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2869 Endymion (532)/Mr. Ferrars (153)/Ferrars (51)/Endymion Ferrars (4)/old Mr. Ferrars (3)/Mr. Endymion (3)/The elder Ferrars (2)/Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars (2)/Poor Endymion (2)/the elder Mr. Ferrars (1)/young Mr. Ferrars (1)/Old Mr. Ferrars (1)/ENDYMION (1)/The elder Mr. Ferrars (1)/Recently Mr. Ferrars (1)/the copying Endymion (1)/Endymion Carey (1)/the astonished Endymion (1)/the somewhat startled Endymion (1)/Mr. Secretary (1)/dear Endymion (1)/dearest Endymion (1)/Knowing Endymion (1)/Mr. Endymion Ferrars (1)
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837 Lord Montfort (96)/Nigel (77)/Nigel Penruddock (9)/Penruddock (4)/Montfort (3)/The Rev. Nigel Penruddock (1)/Lord Montfort of Nigel Penruddock (1)
770 Myra (237)/Colonel Albert (56)/dear Myra (2)/Miss Myra (2)/COLONEL ALBERT (1)/Myra of Colonel Albert (1)/Dear Myra (1)/Dearest Myra (1)
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Major entities (proper, common)
FAC
20 Hill Street
20 Warwick Street
18 Montfort House
10 St. James ’ Square
10 Somerset House
9 Bishopsgate Street
8 Downing Street
7 Montfort Castle
5 Grosvenor Square
5 Apsley House
72 home/Home
47 there
40 the House of Commons/The House of Commons
39 the house/the House/The house/The House
34 here/Here
29 the room/The room
19 the hall
11 his office
11 parliament
9 office
GPE
90 England
69 London
47 Paris
44 Hurstley/unhappy Hurstley
42 Hainault
38 Europe
27 Princedown
24 Ferroll
13 Manchester
13 Montfort
84 the country/The country
52 town
31 this country/This country
15 the City/the city/The city
10 the state/the State
10 there
7 the metropolis
6 the nation
5 the county
5 a country/A country
LOC
4 the Mountain
3 the Thames/the swan - crowned Thames
2 the Rhine
2 the Albany
2 the Mediterranean
1 West Indian
1 the Strand
1 the Derby
1 the Carnival of England
1 Marston Moor
121 the world/The world
13 the country
12 the land/The land
9 this world
7 the forest
5 the continent/the Continent
4 the North of England/the north of England
4 land
3 The great world/the great world
3 the earth
PER
767 Endymion/Mr. Ferrars/Ferrars/Endymion Ferrars/old Mr. Ferrars/Mr. Endymion/The elder Ferrars/Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars/Poor Endymion/the elder Mr. Ferrars/young Mr. Ferrars/Old Mr. Ferrars/ENDYMION/The elder Mr. Ferrars/Recently Mr. Ferrars/the copying Endymion/Endymion Carey/the astonished Endymion/the somewhat startled Endymion/Mr. Secretary/dear Endymion/dearest Endymion/Knowing Endymion/Mr. Endymion Ferrars
608 Lady Montfort/Lord Roehampton/Lady Roehampton/Montfort/the Montfort/LADY MONTFORT/Lady Montfort of Lord Roehampton
301 Myra/Colonel Albert/dear Myra/Miss Myra/COLONEL ALBERT/Myra of Colonel Albert/Dear Myra/Dearest Myra
191 Lord Montfort/Nigel/Nigel Penruddock/Penruddock/Montfort/The Rev. Nigel Penruddock/Lord Montfort of Nigel Penruddock
173 Mr. Wilton/Mr. Sidney Wilton/Sidney Wilton/Sidney/Wilton/Mr. Sydney Wilton
158 Waldershare/Mr. Waldershare/the exuberant and imaginative Waldershare/the brilliant and eccentric Waldershare
125 Adriana/Adriana Neuchatel/ADRIANA/dear Adriana
118 Endymion/The Count of Ferroll/the Count of Ferroll/the solitary Endymion/the Count of Ferroll , who was going to dine with them that day , and Endymion/Ferroll
105 Mr. Neuchatel/Neuchatel/This Neuchatel/The elder Neuchatel/that good Neuchatel
96 Mrs. Ferrars/Ferrars/the Ferrars/young Mrs. Ferrars/old Ferrars
86 the prince/The prince
60 his wife/His wife
56 one/One
55 no one/No one
51 his sister/His sister
47 everybody/Everybody
45 her husband/Her husband
43 men/Men
42 her brother/Her brother
40 my lord/My lord
ORG
13 the Church/The Church
6 the House of Commons/The House of Commons/House of Commons
5 the League
5 the House/The House
3 the British Government/the Government
2 Christ Church
1 Corporation Acts
1 The Cabinet
1 The English Church
1 The Royal
36 the government/the Government/The government
31 the ministry/The ministry
17 the Church/The Church
7 the House of Commons/the house of Commons
7 the House
6 the cabinet/the Cabinet/The cabinet
4 the Treasury
4 the House of Lords
4 a ministry
3 the new ministry
VEH
5 the coach/The coach
4 the yacht
3 her carriage
2 The vessel/the vessel
2 the carriage
1 his carriage
1 All the carriages
1 the stage - coach
1 a rapid express train
1 the same coach that was now carrying him to London
Text
It was a rich , warm night , at the beginning of August , when [a gentleman enveloped in a cloak]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak , for [he]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak was in evening dress , emerged from [a club - house at the top of St. James ’ Street]704-a club - house at the top of st. james ’ street , and descended that celebrated eminence . [He]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak had not proceeded more than half way down [the street]705-the street when , encountering [a friend]706-a friend , [he]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak stopped with some abruptness . “ [I]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak have been looking for [you]706-a friend everywhere , ”[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak] [he]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak said . “ What is it ? ”[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak] “ [We]6621-we can hardly talk about it here . ”[324-these] “ Shall [we]6621-we go to [White ’s]585-white ’s ? ”[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak] “ [I]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak have just left [it]585-white ’s , and , between [ourselves]6621-we , [I]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak would rather [we]6621-we should be more alone . ‘ Tis as warm as noon . Let [us]6621-we cross [the street]705-the street and get into [St. James ’ Place]2-st. james ’ place . That is always [my]703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak idea of solitude . ”[703-a gentleman enveloped in a cloak] So [they]707-they crossed [the street]705-the street , and , at [the corner of [St. James ’ Place]2-st. james ’ place]709-the corner of st. james ’ place , met [several gentlemen who had just come out of [[Brookes]323-brookes ’ Club - house]711-brookes ’ club - house]710-several gentlemen who had just come out of brookes ’ club - house . [These]324-these saluted [the companions]712-the companions as [they]707-they passed , and said , “ Capital account from [Chiswick]3-chiswick — [Lord Howard]325-lord howard says [the chief]6623-the chief will be in [Downing Street]4-downing street on Monday . ”[324-these] “ It is of [Chiswick]3-chiswick that [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak am going to speak to [you]714-his companion , ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] said [the gentleman in the cloak]713-the gentleman in the cloak , putting [his]713-the gentleman in the cloak arm in that of [[his]713-the gentleman in the cloak companion]714-his companion as [they]707-they walked on . “ What [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak am about to tell [you]714-his companion is known only to [three persons]6624-three persons , and is the most sacred of secrets . Nothing but [our]707-they friendship could authorise [me]713-the gentleman in the cloak to impart it to [you]714-his companion . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ [I]714-his companion hope it is something to [your]714-his companion advantage , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]713-the gentleman in the cloak companion]714-his companion . “ Nothing of that sort ; it is of [yourself]714-his companion that [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak am thinking . Since [our]707-they political estrangement , [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak have never had a contented moment . From [Christ Church]5-christ church , until that unhappy paralytic stroke , which broke up [a government that had lasted fifteen years , and]6625-a government that had lasted fifteen years , and [might have continued fifteen more]6626-might have continued fifteen more , [we]707-they seemed always to have been working together . That [we]707-they should again unite is [my]713-the gentleman in the cloak dearest wish . A crisis is at hand . [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak want [you]714-his companion to use it to [your]714-his companion advantage . Know then , that what [they]6627-they were just saying about [Chiswick]3-chiswick is moonshine . [His]713-the gentleman in the cloak case is hopeless , and it has been communicated to [the King]6628-the king . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ Hopeless ! ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ Rely upon it ; it came direct from [the Cottage]6629-the cottage to [[my]713-the gentleman in the cloak friend]6630-my friend . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ [I]714-his companion thought [he]713-the gentleman in the cloak had a mission ? ”[714-his companion] said [[his]716-his companion]714-his companion , with emotion ; “ and [men with missions]6631-men with missions do not disappear till [they]6631-men with missions have fulfilled them . ”[714-his companion] “ But why did [you]714-his companion think so ? How often have [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak asked [you]714-his companion for [your]714-his companion grounds for such a conviction ! There are none . [The man of the age]6632-the man of the age is clearly [the Duke]6633-the duke , [the saviour of [Europe]6-europe]6634-the saviour of europe , in the perfection of manhood , and with an iron constitution . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ The salvation of [Europe]6-europe is the affair of [a past generation]6635-a past generation , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]716-his companion]714-his companion . “ [We]6636-our want something else now . The salvation of [England]7-england should be the subject rather of [our]6636-our present thoughts . ”[714-his companion] “ [England]7-england ! why when were things more sound ? Except the split among [[our]6636-our own men]6637-our own men , which will be now cured , there is not a cause of disquietude . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ [I]719-his friend have much , ”[719-his friend] said [[his]716-his friend]719-his friend . “ [You]714-his companion never used to have any , [Sidney]326-mr. wilton . What extraordinary revelations can have been made to [you]714-his companion during three months of office under a semi - Whig Ministry ? ”[719-his friend] “ [Your]719-his friend taunt is fair , though it pains [me]713-the gentleman in the cloak . And [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak confess to [you]719-his friend that when [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak resolved to follow [Canning]327-mr. canning and join [[his]327-mr. canning new allies]6638-his new allies , [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak had many a twinge . [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak was bred in [the Tory camp]6639-the tory camp ; [the Tories]328-the tories put [me]713-the gentleman in the cloak in Parliament and gave [me]713-the gentleman in the cloak office ; [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak lived with [them]328-the tories and liked [them]328-the tories ; [we]6640-our dined and voted together , and together pasquinaded [[our]6640-our opponents]6641-our opponents . And yet , after [Castlereagh]329-lord castlereagh ’s death , to whom like [yourself]719-his friend [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak was much attached , [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak had great misgivings as to the position of [[our]6640-our party]6642-our party , and the future of [the country]6643-the country . [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak tried to drive [them]328-the tories from [my]713-the gentleman in the cloak mind , and at last took refuge in [Canning]327-mr. canning , who seemed just [the man appointed for an age of transition]6644-the man appointed for an age of transition . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ But a transition to what ? ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ Well , [his]327-mr. canning foreign policy was Liberal . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ The same as [the Duke]6633-the duke ’s ; the same as [poor dear Castlereagh]329-lord castlereagh ’s . Nothing more unjust than the affected belief that there was any difference between [them]328-the tories — a ruse of [the Whigs]6646-the whigs to foster discord in [our]6640-our ranks . And as for domestic affairs , [no one]6647-no one is stouter against Parliamentary Reform , while [he]327-mr. canning is for [the Church]6648-the church and no surrender , though [he]327-mr. canning may make a harmless speech now and then , as many of [us]6640-our do , in favour of the Catholic claims . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ Well , [we]6640-our will not now pursue this old controversy , [[my]713-the gentleman in the cloak dear]6649-my dear [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , particularly if it be true , as [you]330-mrs. ferrars say , that [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning now lies upon [his]327-mr. canning deathbed . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ If ! [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak tell [you]330-mrs. ferrars at this very moment it may be all over . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak am shaken to [my]713-the gentleman in the cloak very centre . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ It is doubtless a great blow to [you]330-mrs. ferrars , ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] rejoined [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ and [I]425-endymion wish to alleviate it . That is why [I]425-endymion was looking for [you]330-mrs. ferrars . [The King]6628-the king will , of course , send for [the Duke]6633-the duke , but [I]425-endymion can tell [you]330-mrs. ferrars there will be a disposition to draw back [[our]6652-our friends]6653-our friends that left [us]6652-our , at least [the younger ones of promise]6654-the younger ones of promise . If [you]330-mrs. ferrars are awake , there is no reason why [you]330-mrs. ferrars should not retain [your]330-mrs. ferrars office . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]713-the gentleman in the cloak am not so sure [the King]6628-the king will send for [the Duke]6633-the duke . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ It is certain . ”[713-the gentleman in the cloak] “ Well , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]425-endymion companion]714-his companion musingly , “ it may be fancy , but [I]714-his companion can not resist the feeling that [this country]6657-this country , and [the world]6658-the world generally , are on the eve of a great change — and [I]714-his companion do not think [the Duke]6633-the duke is [the man for the epoch]6660-the man for the epoch . ”[714-his companion] “ [I]425-endymion see no reason why there should be any great change ; certainly not in [this country]6657-this country , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Here [we]6662-we have changed everything that was required . [Peel]332-peel has settled the criminal law , and [Huskisson]333-huskisson the currency , and though [I]425-endymion am prepared [myself]425-endymion still further to reduce the duties on foreign imports , [no one]6647-no one can deny that on this subject [the Government]138-the british government is in advance of public opinion . ”[425-endymion] “ The whole affair rests on too contracted a basis , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]425-endymion companion]714-his companion . “ [We]6662-we are habituated to its exclusiveness , and , no doubt , custom in [England]7-england is a power ; but let some event suddenly occur which makes [a nation]6664-a nation feel or think , and the whole thing might vanish like a dream . ”[714-his companion] “ What can happen ? Such affairs as [the Luddites]334-the luddites do not occur twice in a century , and as for Spafields riots , they are impossible now with [[Peel]332-peel ’s new police]6665-peel ’s new police . [The country]6643-the country is employed and prosperous , and were it not so , [the landed interest]6667-the landed interest would always keep things straight . ”[425-endymion] “ It is powerful , and has been powerful for a long time ; but there are other interests besides [the landed interest]6667-the landed interest now . ”[714-his companion] “ Well , there is the colonial interest , and the shipping interest , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ and both of [them]6667-the landed interest thoroughly with [us]6662-we . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]714-his companion was not thinking of [them]6667-the landed interest , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]425-endymion companion]714-his companion . “ It is the increase of population , and of [a population not employed in the cultivation of the soil]6669-a population not employed in the cultivation of the soil , and all the consequences of such circumstances that were passing over [my]425-endymion mind . ”[425-endymion] “ Do n’t [you]425-endymion be too doctrinaire , [[my]714-his companion dear]6649-my dear [Sidney]326-mr. wilton ; [you]425-endymion and [I]714-his companion are [practical men]6671-practical men . [We]6662-we must deal with the existing , the urgent ; and there is nothing more pressing at this moment than the formation of a new government . What [I]714-his companion want is to see [you]425-endymion as [a member of it]6672-a member of it . ”[714-his companion] “ Ah ! ”[714-his companion] said [[his]425-endymion companion]714-his companion with a sigh , “ do [you]425-endymion really think it so near as that ? ”[714-his companion] “ Why , what have [we]6662-we been talking of all this time , [[my]714-his companion dear]6649-my dear [Sidney]326-mr. wilton ? Clear [your]425-endymion head of all doubt , and , if possible , of all regrets ; [we]6662-we must deal with the facts , and [we]6662-we must deal with them to - morrow . ”[714-his companion] “ [I]326-mr. wilton still think [he]425-endymion had a mission , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Sidney]326-mr. wilton with a sigh , “ if it were only to bring hope to [a people]6674-a people . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ Well , [I]425-endymion do not see [he]425-endymion could have done anything more , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ nor do [I]425-endymion believe [his]425-endymion government would have lasted during the session . However , [I]425-endymion must now say good - night , for [I]425-endymion must look in at [the Square]9-the square . Think well of what [I]425-endymion have said , and let [me]425-endymion hear from [you]6675-you as soon as [you]6675-you can . ”[425-endymion] [Zenobia]335-zenobia was [the queen of [London]10-london]724-the queen of london , of fashion , and of [the Tory party]725-the tory party . When [she]335-zenobia was not holding high festivals , or attending them , [she]335-zenobia was always at [home]726-home to [[her]335-zenobia intimates]727-her intimates , and as [she]335-zenobia deigned but rarely to honour the assemblies of [others]728-others with [her]335-zenobia presence , [she]335-zenobia was generally at [her]335-zenobia evening post to receive the initiated . To be [[her]335-zenobia invited guest]729-her invited guest under such circumstances proved at once that [you]730-you had entered the highest circle of [the social Paradise]731-the social paradise . [Zenobia]335-zenobia was leaning back on a brilliant sofa , supported by many cushions , and a great personage , grey - headed and blue - ribboned , who was permitted to share the honours of [the high place]732-the high place , was hanging on [her]335-zenobia animated and inspiring accents . [An ambassador]733-an ambassador , in an armed chair which [he]733-an ambassador had placed somewhat before [her]335-zenobia , while [he]733-an ambassador listened with apparent devotion to [the oracle]734-the oracle , now and then interposed a remark , polished and occasionally cynical . More remote , [some dames of high degree]735-some dames of high degree were surrounded by [a chosen band of rank and fashion and celebrity]736-a chosen band of rank and fashion and celebrity ; and now and then was heard a silver laugh , and now and then was breathed a gentle sigh . [Servants]737-servants glided about [the suite of summer chambers]738-the suite of summer chambers , occasionally with sherbets and ices , and sometimes [a lady]739-a lady entered and saluted [Zenobia]335-zenobia , and then retreated to [the general group]740-the general group , and sometimes [a gentleman]741-a gentleman entered , and pressed the hand of [Zenobia]335-zenobia to [his]741-a gentleman lips , and then vanished into air . “ What [I]335-zenobia want [you]741-a gentleman to see , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , “ is that reaction is the law of life , and that [we]6676-we are on the eve of a great reaction . Since [Lord Castlereagh]329-lord castlereagh ’s death [we]6676-we have had five years of revolution — nothing but change , and every change has been disastrous . Abroad [we]6676-we are in league with [all the conspirators of [the Continent]6678-the continent]6677-all the conspirators of the continent , and if there were a general war [we]6676-we should not have [an ally]6679-an ally ; at [home]726-home [our]6676-we trade , [I]335-zenobia am told , is quite ruined , and [we]6676-we are deluged with foreign articles ; while , thanks to [Mr. Huskisson]333-huskisson , the country banks , which enabled [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt to carry on the war and saved [England]7-england , are all broken . There was one thing , of which [I]335-zenobia thought [we]6676-we should always be proud , and that was [our]6676-we laws and [their]7-england administration ; but now [our]6676-we most sacred enactments are questioned , and [people]6681-people are told to call out for the reform of [[our]6676-we courts of judicature]6682-our courts of judicature , which used to be the glory of [the land]6683-the land . This can not last . [I]335-zenobia see , indeed , many signs of national disgust ; [people]6681-people would have borne a great deal from [poor Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool — for [they]6681-people knew [he]337-lord liverpool was [a good man]6685-a good man , though [I]335-zenobia always thought [a weak one]6686-a weak one ; but when it was found that [his]337-lord liverpool boasted Liberalism only meant letting [the Whigs]6646-the whigs into office — who , if [they]6646-the whigs had always been in office , would have made [us]6676-we [the slaves of [Bonaparte]11-bonaparte]6688-the slaves of bonaparte — [their]6646-the whigs eyes were opened . Depend upon it , the reaction has commenced . ”[335-zenobia] “ [We]6676-we shall have some trouble with [France]12-france , ”[742-the ambassador] said [the ambassador]742-the ambassador , “ unless there is a change here . ”[742-the ambassador] “ [The Church]13-the church is weary of [the present men]6689-the present men , ”[743-the great personage] said [the great personage]743-the great personage . “ [No one]6647-no one really knows what [they]6689-the present men are after . ”[743-the great personage] “ And how can [the country]6643-the country be governed without [the Church]13-the church ? ”[335-zenobia] exclaimed [Zenobia]335-zenobia . “ If [the country]6643-the country once thinks [the Church]13-the church is in danger , the affair will soon be finished . [The King]6628-the king ought to be told what is going on . ”[335-zenobia] “ Nothing is going on , ”[742-the ambassador] said [the ambassador]742-the ambassador ; “ but [everybody]6694-everybody is afraid of something . ”[742-the ambassador] “ [[The King]6628-the king ’s friends]6696-the king ’s friends should impress upon [him]6628-the king never to lose sight of the landed interest , ”[743-the great personage] said [the great personage]743-the great personage . “ How can any government go on without the support of [the Church]13-the church and [the land]6683-the land ? ”[335-zenobia] exclaimed [Zenobia]335-zenobia . “ It is quite unnatural . ”[335-zenobia] “ That is the mystery , ”[742-the ambassador] remarked [the ambassador]742-the ambassador . “ Here is [a government , supported by none of the influences hitherto deemed indispensable , and yet it exists]6698-a government , supported by none of the influences hitherto deemed indispensable , and yet it exists . ”[742-the ambassador] “ The newspapers support it , ”[743-the great personage] said [the great personage]743-the great personage , “ and [the Dissenters]6699-the dissenters , who are trying to bring [themselves]6699-the dissenters into notice , and who are said to have some influence in [the northern counties]6700-the northern counties , and [the Whigs , who are in a hole]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole , are willing to seize the hand of [the ministry]6702-the ministry to help [them]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole out of it ; and then there is always [a number of people who will support [any government]6704-any government]6703-a number of people who will support any government — and so the thing works . ”[743-the great personage] “ [They]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole have got a new name for this hybrid sentiment , ”[742-the ambassador] said [the ambassador]742-the ambassador . “ [They]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole call it public opinion . ”[742-the ambassador] “ How very absurd ! ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia ; “ a mere nickname . As if there could be any opinion but that of [the Sovereign]6705-the sovereign and [the two Houses of Parliament]6706-the two houses of parliament . ”[335-zenobia] “ [They]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole are trying to introduce here the continental Liberalism , ”[743-the great personage] said [the great personage]743-the great personage . “ Now [we]6707-we know what Liberalism means on [the continent]6678-the continent . It means the abolition of property and religion . Those ideas would not suit [this country]6657-this country ; and [I]743-the great personage often puzzle [myself]743-the great personage to foresee how [they]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole will attempt to apply Liberal opinions here . ”[743-the great personage] “ [I]335-zenobia shall always think , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , “ that [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool went much too far , though [I]335-zenobia never said so in [his]337-lord liverpool time ; for [I]335-zenobia always uphold [[my]335-zenobia friends]6710-my friends . ”[335-zenobia] “ Well , [we]6707-we shall see what [Canning]327-mr. canning will do about the Test and [Corporation Acts]14-corporation acts , ”[743-the great personage] said [the great personage]743-the great personage . “ [I]743-the great personage understand [they]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole mean to push [him]337-lord liverpool . ”[743-the great personage] “ By the by , how is [he]337-lord liverpool really ? ”[742-the ambassador] said [the ambassador]742-the ambassador . “ What are the accounts this afternoon ? ”[742-the ambassador] “ Here is a gentleman who will tell [us]6707-we , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , as [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion entered and saluted [her]335-zenobia . “ And what is [your]425-endymion news from [Chiswick]3-chiswick ? ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia inquired . “ [They]6701-the whigs , who are in a hole say at [Brookes]323-brookes ’ , that [he]337-lord liverpool will be at [Downing Street]4-downing street on Monday . ”[335-zenobia] “ [I]335-zenobia doubt it , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , but with an expression of disappointment . [Zenobia]335-zenobia invited [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion to join [her]335-zenobia immediate circle . [The great personage]743-the great personage and [the ambassador]742-the ambassador were confidentially affable to one whom [Zenobia]335-zenobia so distinguished . [Their]754-their conversation was in hushed tones , as become [the initiated]755-the initiated . [Even Zenobia]335-zenobia seemed subdued , and listened ; and to listen , among [her]335-zenobia many talents , was perhaps [her]335-zenobia rarest . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was one of [her]335-zenobia favourites , and [Zenobia]335-zenobia liked [young men who [she]335-zenobia thought would become [Ministers of [State]758-state]757-ministers of state]756-young men who she thought would become ministers of state . [An Hungarian Princess who had quitted the opera early that [she]759-an hungarian princess who had quitted the opera early that she might look in at zenobia ’s might look in at [Zenobia]335-zenobia ’s]759-an hungarian princess who had quitted the opera early that she might look in at zenobia ’s was now announced . The arrival of [this great lady]760-this great lady made a stir . [Zenobia]335-zenobia embraced [her]760-this great lady , and [the great personage with affectionate homage]761-the great personage with affectionate homage yielded to [her]760-this great lady instantly the place of honour , and then soon retreated to the laughing voices in the distance that had already more than once attracted and charmed [his]425-endymion ear . “ Mind ; [I]335-zenobia see [you]425-endymion to - morrow , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion as [he]425-endymion also withdrew . “ [I]335-zenobia shall have something to tell [you]425-endymion . ”[335-zenobia] [The father of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]762-the father of mr. ferrars had the reputation of being [the son of [a once somewhat celebrated statesman]764-a once somewhat celebrated statesman]763-the son of a once somewhat celebrated statesman , but the only patrimony [he]762-the father of mr. ferrars inherited from [[his]762-the father of mr. ferrars presumed parent]765-his presumed parent was a clerkship in [the Treasury]766-the treasury , where [he]762-the father of mr. ferrars found [himself]762-the father of mr. ferrars drudging at an early age . Nature had endowed [him]762-the father of mr. ferrars with considerable abilities , and peculiarly adapted to the scene of [their]767-their display . It was difficult to decide which was most remarkable , [his]762-the father of mr. ferrars shrewdness or [his]762-the father of mr. ferrars capacity of labour . [His]762-the father of mr. ferrars quickness of perception and mastery of details made [him]762-the father of mr. ferrars in a few years an authority in the office , and [a Secretary of the Treasury , who was quite ignorant of details , but who was a good judge of human character]768-a secretary of the treasury , who was quite ignorant of details , but who was a good judge of human character , had the sense to appoint [Ferrars]425-endymion [[his]762-the father of mr. ferrars private secretary]769-his private secretary . This happy preferment in time opened the whole official world to [one not only singularly qualified for that kind of life]770-one not only singularly qualified for that kind of life , but who possessed the peculiar gifts that were then commencing to be much in demand in those circles . [We]771-we were then entering that era of commercial and financial reform which had been , if not absolutely occasioned , certainly precipitated , by the revolt of [[our]771-we colonies]772-our colonies . Knowledge of finance and acquaintance with tariffs were then rare gifts , and before five years of [his]762-the father of mr. ferrars private secretaryship had expired , [Ferrars]425-endymion was mentioned to [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt as [the man at the Treasury who could do something that [the great minister]774-the great minister required . This decided [his]762-the father of mr. ferrars lot]773-the man at the treasury who could do something that the great minister required . this decided his lot . [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt found in [Ferrars]425-endymion the instrument [he]336-mr. pitt wanted , and appreciating all [his]762-the father of mr. ferrars qualities placed [him]762-the father of mr. ferrars in a position which afforded [them]762-the father of mr. ferrars full play . [The minister]775-the minister returned [Ferrars]425-endymion to [Parliament]776-parliament , for [the Treasury]766-the treasury then had boroughs of [its]766-the treasury own , and [the new member]778-the new member was preferred to an important and laborious post . So long as [Pitt]336-mr. pitt and [Grenville]338-grenville were in the ascendant , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion toiled and flourished . [He]425-endymion was exactly [the man [they]762-the father of mr. ferrars liked]779-the man they liked ; unwearied , vigilant , clear and cold ; with a dash of natural sarcasm developed by a sharp and varied experience . [He]425-endymion disappeared from the active world in the latter years of [the Liverpool]337-lord liverpool reign , when [a newer generation and more bustling ideas]780-a newer generation and more bustling ideas successfully asserted [their]762-the father of mr. ferrars claims ; but [he]425-endymion retired with the solace of a sinecure , a pension , and a privy - councillorship . [The Cabinet]346-the cabinet [he]425-endymion had never entered , nor dared to hope to enter . It was the privilege of [an inner circle even in [our]782-our then contracted public life]781-an inner circle even in our then contracted public life . It was the dream of [Ferrars]425-endymion to revenge in this respect [his]425-endymion fate in the person of [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son , and [only child]784-only child . [He]425-endymion was resolved that [[his]425-endymion offspring]785-his offspring should enjoy all those advantages of education and breeding and society of which [he]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion had been deprived . For [him]425-endymion was to be reserved a full initiation in those costly ceremonies which , under the names of [Eton]25-eton and [Christ Church]5-christ church , in [his]425-endymion time fascinated and dazzled [mankind]786-mankind . [[His]425-endymion son]783-his son , [William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley , realised even more than [[his]783-his son father]788-his father ’s hopes . Extremely good - looking , [he]783-his son was gifted with a precocity of talent . [He]783-his son was the marvel of [Eton]25-eton and the hope of [Oxford]16-oxford . As [a boy]789-a boy , [his]783-his son Latin verses threw [enraptured tutors]790-enraptured tutors into paroxysms of praise , while debating societies hailed with acclamation clearly [another heaven - born minister]791-another heaven - born minister . [He]783-his son went up to [Oxford]16-oxford about the time that the examinations were reformed and rendered really efficient . This only increased [his]783-his son renown , for the name of [Ferrars]340-hurstley figured among [the earliest double - firsts]792-the earliest double - firsts . Those were days when a crack university reputation often opened the doors of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons to [a young aspirant]794-a young aspirant ; at least , after a season . But [Ferrars]340-hurstley had not to wait . [[His]783-his son father]788-his father , who watched [his]340-hurstley career with the passionate interest with which [a Newmarket man]796-a newmarket man watches the development of [some gifted yearling]797-some gifted yearling , took care that all the odds should be in [his]783-his son favour in the race of life . [An old colleague of [the elder Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]798-an old colleague of the elder mr. ferrars , [a worthy peer with many boroughs]799-a worthy peer with many boroughs , placed a seat at the disposal of [the youthful hero]800-the youthful hero , the moment [he]783-his son was prepared to accept it , and [he]783-his son might be said to have left [the University]801-the university only to enter [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . There , if [his]783-his son career had not yet realised the dreams of [[his]783-his son youthful admirers]803-his youthful admirers , it had at least been one of progress and unbroken prosperity . [His]783-his son first speech was successful , though florid , but it was on foreign affairs , which permit rhetoric , and in those days demanded at least one Virgilian quotation . In this latter branch of oratorical adornment [Ferrars]425-endymion was never deficient . [No young man of that time]804-no young man of that time , and [scarcely any old one]805-scarcely any old one , ventured to address [Mr. Speaker]341-mr. speaker without being equipped with a Latin passage . [Ferrars]425-endymion , in this respect , was triply armed . Indeed , when [he]425-endymion entered public life , full of hope and promise , though disciplined to a certain extent by [his]425-endymion mathematical training , [he]425-endymion had read very little more than [some Latin writers]806-some latin writers , some Greek plays , and some treatises of [Aristotle]342-aristotle . These with a due course of Bampton Lectures and some dipping into the “ Quarterly Review , ”[775-the minister] then in its prime , qualified [a man]807-a man in those days , not only for being [a member of Parliament]808-a member of parliament , but becoming a candidate for the responsibility of statesmanship . [Ferrars]425-endymion made [his]425-endymion way ; for two years [he]425-endymion was occasionally asked by [the minister]775-the minister to speak , and then [Lord Castlereagh]329-lord castlereagh , who liked [young men]810-young men , made [him]425-endymion [a Lord of the Treasury]811-a lord of the treasury . [He]425-endymion was [Under - Secretary of State]812-under - secretary of state , and “ very rising , ”[425-endymion] when the death of [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool brought about the severance of [the Tory party]725-the tory party , and [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , mainly under the advice of zealots , resigned [his]425-endymion office when [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning was appointed [Minister]814-minister , and cast in [his]327-mr. canning lot with the great destiny of [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]815-the duke of wellington . [The elder Ferrars]425-endymion had the reputation of being wealthy . It was supposed that [he]425-endymion had enjoyed opportunities of making money , and had availed [himself]425-endymion of them , but this was not true . Though [a cynic]816-a cynic , and with little respect for [[his]425-endymion fellow - creatures]817-his fellow - creatures , [Ferrars]425-endymion had a pride in official purity , and when [the Government]818-the government was charged with venality and corruption , [he]425-endymion would observe , with a dry chuckle , that [he]425-endymion had seen a great deal of life , and that for [his]425-endymion part [he]425-endymion would not much trust [any man out of [Downing Street]4-downing street]819-any man out of downing street . [He]425-endymion had been unable to resist the temptation of connecting [his]425-endymion life with that of [an individual of birth and rank]820-an individual of birth and rank ; and in a weak moment , perhaps [[his]425-endymion only one]821-his only one , [he]425-endymion had given [[[his]425-endymion son]783-his son a stepmother in [a still good - looking and very expensive [Viscountess - Dowager]343-viscountess - dowager]824-a still good - looking and very expensive viscountess - dowager]823-his son a stepmother in a still good - looking and very expensive viscountess - dowager . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was anxious that [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son should make a great alliance , but [he]425-endymion was so distracted between prudential considerations and [his]425-endymion desire that in the veins of [[his]425-endymion grand - children]826-his grand - children there should flow blood of [undoubted nobility]827-undoubted nobility , that [he]425-endymion could never bring to [his]425-endymion purpose that clear and concentrated will which was one of the causes of [his]425-endymion success in life ; and , in the midst of [his]425-endymion perplexities , [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son unexpectedly settled the question [himself]783-his son . Though naturally cold and calculating , [William Ferrars]340-hurstley , like [most of [us]830-us]829-most of us , had a vein of romance in [his]340-hurstley being , and it asserted itself . There was [a Miss Carey]344-a miss carey , who suddenly became [the beauty of the season]831-the beauty of the season . [She]344-a miss carey was [an orphan]832-an orphan , and reputed to be [no inconsiderable heiress]833-no inconsiderable heiress , and was introduced to [the world]6658-the world by [an aunt who was [a duchess]836-a duchess , and who meant that [[her]835-an aunt who was a duchess , and who meant that her niece should be the same niece]837-her niece should be the same]835-an aunt who was a duchess , and who meant that her niece should be the same . [Everybody]6694-everybody talked about [them]839-them , and [they]839-them went everywhere — among other places to [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , where [Miss Carey]344-a miss carey , spying [the senators]841-the senators from the old ventilator in the ceiling of [St. Stephen ’s Chapel]18-st. stephen ’s chapel , dropped in [her]344-a miss carey excitement [her]344-a miss carey opera - glass , which fell at the feet of [Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion hastened to restore [it]842-it to [[its]842-it beautiful owner , whom [he]425-endymion found accompanied by several of [[his]425-endymion friends]844-his friends]843-its beautiful owner , whom he found accompanied by several of his friends , and [he]425-endymion was not only thanked , but invited to remain with [them]839-them ; and the next day [he]425-endymion called , and [he]425-endymion called very often afterwards , and many other things happened , and at the end of July the beauty of the season was married not to [a Duke]845-a duke , but to [a rising man]846-a rising man , who [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who at first disapproved of the match — for [Zenobia]335-zenobia never liked [[her]335-zenobia male friends]847-her male friends to marry — was sure would one day be [Prime Minister of [England]7-england]848-prime minister of england . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was of the same opinion as [Zenobia]335-zenobia , for [she]330-mrs. ferrars was ambitious , and the dream was captivating . And [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars soon gained [Zenobia]335-zenobia ’s good graces , for [she]330-mrs. ferrars had many charms , and , though haughty to [the multitude]849-the multitude , was [a first - rate flatterer]850-a first - rate flatterer . [Zenobia]335-zenobia liked flattery , and always said [she]330-mrs. ferrars did . [Mr. Under - Secretary Ferrars]425-endymion took [a mansion in [Hill Street]19-hill street]851-a mansion in hill street , and furnished [it]851-a mansion in hill street with befitting splendour . [His]425-endymion dinners were celebrated , and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars gave suppers after the opera . The equipages of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars were distinguished , and [they]852-they had [a large retinue of [servants]737-servants]853-a large retinue of servants . [They]852-they had [only two children]855-only two children , and [they]855-only two children were [twins]856-twins , [a brother]857-a brother and [a sister]858-a sister , who were brought up like [the children of [princes]860-princes]859-the children of princes . Partly for [them]855-only two children , and partly because [a minister]861-a minister should have a Tusculum , [the Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars soon engaged [a magnificent villa at [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon]862-a magnificent villa at wimbledon , which had the advantage of [admirable stables]863-admirable stables , convenient , as [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was fond of horses , and liked [the children]864-the children too , with [their]864-the children fancy ponies , to be early accustomed to riding . All this occasioned expenditure , but [old Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion made [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son a liberal allowance , and [young Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was [an heiress]866-an heiress , or [the world]6658-the world thought so , which is nearly the same , and then , too , [young Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was [a rising man]846-a rising man , in office , and who would always be in office for the rest of [his]425-endymion life ; at least , [Zenobia]335-zenobia said so , because [he]425-endymion was on the right side and [the Whigs]6646-the whigs were nowhere , and never would be anywhere , which was quite right , as [they]6646-the whigs had wished to make [us]870-us [the slaves of [Bonaparte]11-bonaparte]6688-the slaves of bonaparte . When [the King]6628-the king , after much hesitation , sent for [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning , on the resignation of [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , the Zenobian theory seemed a little at fault , and [William Ferrars]340-hurstley absolutely out of office had more than one misgiving ; but after some months of doubt and anxiety , it seemed after all [the great lady]873-the great lady was right . The unexpected disappearance of [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning from the scene , followed by the transient and embarrassed phantom of [Lord Goderich]345-lord goderich , seemed to indicate an inexorable destiny that [England]7-england should be ruled by [the most eminent men of the age]874-the most eminent men of the age , and [the most illustrious of [[her]7-england citizens]876-her citizens]875-the most illustrious of her citizens . [William Ferrars]340-hurstley , under the inspiration of [Zenobia]335-zenobia , had thrown in [his]340-hurstley fortunes with [the Duke]6633-the duke , and after nine months of disquietude found [his]340-hurstley due reward . In the January that succeeded the August conversation in [St. James ’ Street]21-st. james ’ street with [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , [William Ferrars]340-hurstley was sworn of [the Privy Council]878-the privy council , and held high office , on the verge of [the Cabinet]346-the cabinet . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had a dinner party in [Hill Street]19-hill street on the day [he]425-endymion had returned from [Windsor]22-windsor with the seals of [[his]425-endymion new office]879-his new office . The catastrophe of [the Goderich Cabinet]346-the cabinet , almost on the eve of the meeting of Parliament , had been so sudden , that , not anticipating such a state of affairs , [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , among [[his]425-endymion other guests]880-his other guests , had invited [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton . [He]425-endymion was rather regretting this when , as [[his]425-endymion carriage]881-his carriage stopped at [his]425-endymion own door , [he]425-endymion observed [that very gentleman on [his]425-endymion threshold]882-that very gentleman on his threshold . [Wilton]326-mr. wilton greeted [him]425-endymion warmly , and congratulated [him]425-endymion on [his]425-endymion promotion . “ [I]425-endymion do so at once , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion added , “ because [I]425-endymion shall not have the opportunity this evening . [I]425-endymion was calling here in the hope of seeing [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , and asking [her]330-mrs. ferrars to excuse [me]425-endymion from being [[your]330-mrs. ferrars guest]6711-your guest to - day . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , it is rather awkward , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] said [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , “ but [I]330-mrs. ferrars could have no idea of this when [you]330-mrs. ferrars were so kind as to say [you]330-mrs. ferrars would come . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ Oh , nothing of that sort , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Sidney]326-mr. wilton . “ [I]326-mr. wilton am out and [you]330-mrs. ferrars are in , and [I]326-mr. wilton hope [you]330-mrs. ferrars may be in for a long , long time . [I]326-mr. wilton dare say it may be so , and [the Duke]6633-the duke is [the man of the age]6632-the man of the age , as [you]330-mrs. ferrars always said [he]6633-the duke was . [I]326-mr. wilton hope [your]330-mrs. ferrars being in [office]6714-office is not to deprive [me]326-mr. wilton of [your]330-mrs. ferrars pleasant dinners ; it would be too bad to lose [my]326-mr. wilton place both at [Whitehall]67-whitehall and in [Hill Street]19-hill street . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ [I]330-mrs. ferrars trust that will never happen , [[my]330-mrs. ferrars dear fellow]6715-my dear fellow ; but to - day [I]330-mrs. ferrars thought it might be embarrassing . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ Not at all ; [I]326-mr. wilton could endure without wincing even the triumphant glances of [Zenobia]335-zenobia . The fact is , [I]326-mr. wilton have some business of the most pressing nature which has suddenly arisen , and which demands [my]326-mr. wilton immediate attention . ”[326-mr. wilton] [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars expressed [his]883-his regret , though in fact [he]883-his was greatly relieved , and [they]884-they parted . [Zenobia]335-zenobia did dine with [the William Ferrars]340-hurstley to - day , and [[her]335-zenobia handsome husband]885-her handsome husband came with [her]335-zenobia , [a knight of the garter]886-a knight of the garter , and just appointed to a high office in [the household]887-the household by [the new government]888-the new government . Even the excitement of the hour did not disturb [his]340-hurstley indigenous repose . It was a dignified serenity , quite natural , and quite compatible with easy and even cordial manners , and an address always considerate even when not sympathetic . [He]340-hurstley was not a loud or [a long talker]889-a long talker , but [his]340-hurstley terse remarks were full of taste and a just appreciation of things . If they were sometimes trenchant , the blade was of fine temper . [Old Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was [there]890-there and [the Viscountess Edgware]347-the viscountess edgware . [His]340-hurstley hair had become quite silvered , and [his]340-hurstley cheek rosy as a December apple . [His]340-hurstley hazel eyes twinkled with satisfaction as [he]340-hurstley remembered [the family]891-the family had now produced [two privy councillors]892-two privy councillors . [Lord Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy was [there]890-there , [the great lord who had returned [William Ferrars]340-hurstley to [Parliament]24-parliament]894-the great lord who had returned william ferrars to parliament , [a little man]895-a little man , quite , shy , rather insignificant in appearance , but who observed [everybody and everything]896-everybody and everything ; [a conscientious man , who was always doing good , in silence and secrecy , and denounced as a boroughmonger]897-a conscientious man , who was always doing good , in silence and secrecy , and denounced as a boroughmonger , had never sold a seat in [his]340-hurstley life , and was always looking out for [able men of character]898-able men of character to introduce [them]898-able men of character to public affairs . It was not a formal party , but had grown up in great degree out of the circumstances of the moment . There were [more men]899-more men than [women]900-women , and [all men in office]901-all men in office or [devoted supporters of [the new ministry]903-the new ministry]902-devoted supporters of the new ministry . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , without being [a regular beauty]904-a regular beauty , had a voluptuous face and form . [Her]330-mrs. ferrars complexion was brilliant , with large and long - lashed eyes of blue . [Her]330-mrs. ferrars mouth was certainly too large , but the pouting richness of [her]330-mrs. ferrars lips and the splendour of [her]330-mrs. ferrars teeth baffled criticism . [She]330-mrs. ferrars was [a woman who was always gorgeously or fantastically attired . “ [I]330-mrs. ferrars never can understand , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] would sometimes observe [[Zenobia]335-zenobia ’s husband]906-zenobia ’s husband to [[his]906-zenobia ’s husband brilliant spouse]907-his brilliant spouse]905-a woman who was always gorgeously or fantastically attired . “ i never can understand , ” would sometimes observe zenobia ’s husband to his brilliant spouse , “ how affairs are carried on in [this world]6716-this world . Now [we]6717-we have , [[my]330-mrs. ferrars dear]6649-my dear , fifty thousand per annum ; and [I]330-mrs. ferrars do not see how [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars can have much more than five ; and yet [he]906-zenobia ’s husband lives much as [we]6717-we do , perhaps better . [I]330-mrs. ferrars know [Gibson]349-gibson showed [me]330-mrs. ferrars a horse last week that [I]330-mrs. ferrars very much wanted , but [I]330-mrs. ferrars would not give [him]906-zenobia ’s husband two hundred guineas for it . [I]330-mrs. ferrars called there to - day to look after [it]6719-it again , for it would have suited [me]330-mrs. ferrars exactly , but [I]330-mrs. ferrars was told [I]330-mrs. ferrars was too late , and it was sold to [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ [[My]335-zenobia dear]6649-my dear , [you]6649-my dear know [I]335-zenobia do not understand money matters , ”[335-zenobia] [Zenobia]335-zenobia said in reply . “ [I]335-zenobia never could ; but [you]6649-my dear should remember that [old Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars must be very rich , and that [William Ferrars]340-hurstley is [the most rising man of the day]6721-the most rising man of the day , and is sure to be in [the Cabinet]6722-the cabinet before [he]340-hurstley is forty . ”[335-zenobia] [Everybody]6694-everybody had an appetite for dinner to - day , and the dinner was worthy of the appetites . [[Zenobia]335-zenobia ’s husband]906-zenobia ’s husband declared to [himself]906-zenobia ’s husband that [he]906-zenobia ’s husband never dined so well , though [he]906-zenobia ’s husband gave [[his]906-zenobia ’s husband chef]910-his chef 500 pounds a year , and [old Lord Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy , who had not yet admitted French wines to [his]348-lord pomeroy own table , seemed quite abashed with the number of [his]348-lord pomeroy wine - glasses and their various colours , and , as [he]348-lord pomeroy tasted one succulent dish after another , felt a proud satisfaction in having introduced to public life so distinguished [a man as [William Ferrars]340-hurstley]911-a man as william ferrars . With the dessert , not without some ceremony , were introduced [the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment]912-the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment , and [these]912-the two most remarkable guests of the entertainment were [the twins]913-the twins ; [children of singular beauty]914-children of singular beauty , and dressed , if possible , more fancifully and brilliantly than [[their]913-the twins mamma]915-their mamma . [They]913-the twins resembled [each other]916-each other , and had the same brilliant complexion , rich chestnut hair , delicately arched brows , and dark blue eyes . Though only eight years of age , a most unchildlike self - possession distinguished [them]913-the twins . The expression of [their]913-the twins countenances was haughty , disdainful , and supercilious . [Their]913-the twins beautiful features seemed quite unimpassioned , and [they]913-the twins moved as if [they]913-the twins expected everything to yield to [them]913-the twins . [The girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls , was ushered to a seat next to [[her]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls father]918-her father , and , like [[her]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls brother]919-her brother , who was placed by [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , was soon engaged in negligently tasting delicacies , while [she]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls seemed apparently unconscious of [any one being present]920-any one being present , except when [she]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls replied to those who addressed [her]917-the girl , whose long ringlets were braided with pearls with a stare and a haughty monosyllable . [The boy]921-the boy , in a black velvet jacket with large Spanish buttons of silver filagree , a shirt of lace , and a waistcoat of white satin , replied with reserve , but some condescension , to the good - natured but half - humorous inquiries of [the husband of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]922-the husband of zenobia . “ And when do [you]921-the boy go to [school]6723-school ? ”[923-his lordship] asked [[his]922-the husband of zenobia lordship]923-his lordship in a kind voice and with a laughing eye . “ [I]924-the child shall go to [Eton]25-eton in two years , ”[924-the child] replied [the child]924-the child without the slightest emotion , and not withdrawing [his]924-the child attention from the grapes [he]924-the child was tasting , or even looking at [his]924-the child inquirer , “ and then [I]924-the child shall go to [Christ Church]5-christ church , and then [I]924-the child shall go into [Parliament]24-parliament . ”[924-the child] “ [Myra]466-myra , ”[925-an intimate of the family] said [an intimate of [the family]891-the family]925-an intimate of the family , [a handsome private secretary of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]927-a handsome private secretary of mr. ferrars , to [the daughter of [the house]929-the house]928-the daughter of the house , as [he]922-the husband of zenobia supplied [her]928-the daughter of the house plate with some choicest delicacies , “ [I]922-the husband of zenobia hope [you]928-the daughter of the house have not forgotten [your]928-the daughter of the house engagement to [me]922-the husband of zenobia which [you]928-the daughter of the house made at [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon two years ago ? ”[922-the husband of zenobia] “ What engagement ? ”[928-the daughter of the house] [she]928-the daughter of the house haughtily inquired . “ To marry [me]928-the daughter of the house . ”[928-the daughter of the house] “ [I]928-the daughter of the house should not think of marrying [any one who was not in the House of Lords]6724-any one who was not in the house of lords , ”[928-the daughter of the house] [she]928-the daughter of the house replied , and [she]928-the daughter of the house shot at [him]922-the husband of zenobia a glance of contempt . [The ladies]930-the ladies rose . As [they]930-the ladies were ascending [the stairs]931-the stairs , [one of [them]930-the ladies]932-one of them said to [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , “ [[Your]330-mrs. ferrars son]6725-your son ’s name is very pretty , but it is very uncommon , is it not ? ”[932-one of them] “ ‘ Tis a family name . [The first Carey who bore it]6726-the first carey who bore it was [a courtier of [Charles the First]351-charles the first]6727-a courtier of charles the first , and [we]6728-we have never since been without it . [William]340-hurstley wanted [[our]6728-we boy]6729-our boy to be christened [Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy but [I]932-one of them was always resolved , if [I]932-one of them ever had [a son]6730-a son , that [he]6730-a son should be named [ENDYMION]425-endymion . ”[932-one of them] About the time that [the ladies]930-the ladies rose from the dinner - table in [Hill Street]19-hill street , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton entered [the hall of [the Clarendon Hotel]935-the clarendon hotel]934-the hall of the clarendon hotel , and murmured an inquiry of [the porter]936-the porter . Whereupon a bell was rung , and soon [a foreign servant]937-a foreign servant appeared , and bowing , invited [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton to ascend the staircase and follow [him]937-a foreign servant . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was ushered through [an ante - chamber]938-an ante - chamber into [a room of some importance]939-a room of some importance , lofty and decorated , and obviously adapted for [distinguished guests]940-distinguished guests . On a principal table a desk was open and many papers strewn about . Apparently [some person]941-some person had only recently been writing [there]890-there . There were in [the room]943-the room several musical instruments ; the piano was open , there was a harp and a guitar . [The room]943-the room was rather dimly lighted , but cheerful from the steady blaze of the fire , before which [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton stood , not long alone , for an opposite door opened , and [a lady]739-a lady advanced leading with [her]739-a lady left hand [a youth of interesting mien]946-a youth of interesting mien , and about twelve years of age . [The lady]947-the lady was fair and singularly thin . It seemed that [her]947-the lady delicate hand must really be transparent . [Her]947-the lady cheek was sunk , but the expression of [her]947-the lady large brown eyes was inexpressibly pleasing . [She]947-the lady wore [her]947-the lady own hair , once the most celebrated in [Europe]6-europe , and still uncovered . Though the prodigal richness of the tresses had disappeared , the arrangement was still striking from its grace . That rare quality pervaded the being of [this lady]948-this lady , and it was impossible not to be struck with [her]947-the lady carriage as [she]947-the lady advanced to greet [[her]947-the lady guest]949-her guest ; free from all affectation and yet full of movement and gestures , which might have been the study of painters . “ Ah ! ”[947-the lady] [she]947-the lady exclaimed as [she]947-the lady gave [him]326-mr. wilton [her]947-the lady hand , which [he]326-mr. wilton pressed to [his]326-mr. wilton lips , “ [you]326-mr. wilton are ever faithful . ”[947-the lady] Seating [themselves]950-we , [she]947-the lady continued , “ [You]326-mr. wilton have not seen [[my]947-the lady boy]6731-my boy since [he]6731-my boy sate upon [your]326-mr. wilton knee . [Florestan]353-king florestan , salute [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , [[your]326-mr. wilton mother ’s most cherished friend]6732-your mother ’s most cherished friend . ”[947-the lady] “ This is a sudden arrival , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ Well , [they]950-we would not let [us]950-we rest , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady . “ [[Our]950-we only refuge]6733-our only refuge was [Switzerland]27-switzerland , but [I]947-the lady can not breathe among [the mountains]6734-the mountains , and so , after a while , [we]950-we stole to [an obscure corner of [the south]6736-the south]6735-an obscure corner of the south , and for a time [we]950-we were tranquil . But soon the old story : representations , remonstrances , warnings , and threats , appeals to [Vienna]28-vienna , and lectures from [Prince Metternich]354-metternich , not the less impressive because [they]950-we were courteous , and even gallant . ”[947-the lady] “ And had nothing occurred to give a colour to such complaints ? Or was it sheer persecution ? ”[947-the lady] “ Well , [you]326-mr. wilton know , ”[947-the lady] replied [the lady]947-the lady , “ [we]950-we wished to remain quiet and obscure ; but where [the lad]6737-the lad is , [they]950-we will find [him]6737-the lad out . It often astonishes [me]947-the lady . [I]947-the lady believe if [we]950-we were in the centre of [a forest]6738-a forest in [some Indian isle]6739-some indian isle , with [no companions]6740-no companions but monkeys and elephants , [a secret agent]6741-a secret agent would appear — [some devoted victim of [[our]950-we family]6743-our family , prepared to restore [our]950-we fortunes and renovate [his]6741-a secret agent own]6742-some devoted victim of our family , prepared to restore our fortunes and renovate his own . [I]947-the lady speak the truth to [you]326-mr. wilton always . [I]947-the lady have never countenanced [these people]6744-these people ; [I]947-the lady have never encouraged [them]6744-these people ; but it is impossible rudely to reject the sympathy of [those who , after all , are [[your]326-mr. wilton fellow - [sufferers]6747-sufferers]6746-your fellow - sufferers , and [some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion]6748-some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion]6745-those who , after all , are your fellow - sufferers , and some of who have given proof of even disinterested devotion . For [my]947-the lady own part , [I]947-the lady have never faltered in [my]947-the lady faith , that [Florestan]353-king florestan would some day sit on the throne of [[his]353-king florestan father]788-his father , dark as appears to be [our]6750-our life ; but [I]947-the lady have never much believed that the great result could be occasioned or precipitated by intrigues , but rather by events more powerful than [man]6751-man , and led on by that fatality in which [[his]353-king florestan father]788-his father believed . ”[947-the lady] “ And now [you]947-the lady think of remaining here ? ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ No , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , “ that [I]947-the lady can not do . [I]947-the lady love everything in [this country]6657-this country except [its]6657-this country climate and , perhaps , [its]6657-this country hotels . [I]947-the lady think of trying [the south of [Spain]29-spain]6754-the south of spain , and fancy , if quite alone , [I]947-the lady might vegetate there unnoticed . [I]947-the lady can not bring [myself]947-the lady altogether to quit [Europe]6-europe . [I]947-the lady am , [[my]947-the lady dear]6649-my dear [Sidney]326-mr. wilton , intensely European . But [Spain]29-spain is not exactly [the country [I]947-the lady should fix upon to form [kings]6757-kings and [statesmen]6758-statesmen]6756-the country i should fix upon to form kings and statesmen . And this is the point on which [I]947-the lady wish to consult [you]326-mr. wilton . [I]947-the lady want [Florestan]353-king florestan to receive an English education , and [I]947-the lady want [you]326-mr. wilton to put [me]947-the lady in the way of accomplishing this . It might be convenient , under such circumstances , that [he]353-king florestan should not obtrude [his]353-king florestan birth — perhaps , that it should be concealed . [He]353-king florestan has many honourable names besides the one which indicates the state to which [he]353-king florestan was born . But , on all these points , [we]6759-we want [your]326-mr. wilton advice . ”[947-the lady] And [she]954-her seemed to appeal to [[her]954-her son]955-her son , who bowed [his]955-her son head with a slight smile , but did not speak . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton expressed [his]326-mr. wilton deep interest in [her]954-her wishes , and promised to consider how they might best be accomplished , and then the conversation took a more general tone . “ This change of government in [[your]326-mr. wilton country]6760-your country , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , “ so unexpected , so utterly unforeseen , disturbs [me]947-the lady ; in fact , it decided [my]947-the lady hesitating movements . [I]947-the lady can not but believe that the accession of [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]815-the duke of wellington to power must be bad , at least , for [us]6759-we . It is essentially reactionary . [They]6762-they are triumphing at [Vienna]28-vienna . ”[947-the lady] “ Have [they]6762-they cause ? ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ [I]326-mr. wilton am [an impartial witness]6763-an impartial witness , for [I]326-mr. wilton have no post in [the new administration]6764-the new administration ; but [the leading colleagues of [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning]6765-the leading colleagues of mr. canning form part of it , and the conduct of foreign affairs remains in the same hands . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ That is consoling , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady . “ [I]947-the lady wonder if [Lord Dudley]355-lord dudley would see [me]947-the lady . Perhaps not . [Ministers]6766-ministers do not love [pretenders]6767-pretenders . [I]947-the lady knew [him]355-lord dudley when [I]947-the lady was not [a pretender]6768-a pretender , ”[947-the lady] added [the lady]947-the lady , with the sweetest of smiles , “ and thought [him]355-lord dudley agreeable . [He]355-lord dudley was witty . Ah ! [Sidney]326-mr. wilton , those were happy days . [I]947-the lady look back to the past with regret , but without remorse . [One]6769-one might have done more good , but [one]6769-one did some ; ”[947-the lady] and [she]947-the lady sighed . “ [You]326-mr. wilton seemed to [me]326-mr. wilton , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Sidney]326-mr. wilton with emotion , “ to diffuse benefit and blessings among all around [you]326-mr. wilton . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ And [I]947-the lady read , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , a little indignant , “ in some memoirs the other day , that [[our]6771-our court]6772-our court was a corrupt and dissolute court . It was a court of pleasure , if [you]326-mr. wilton like ; but of pleasure that animated and refined , and put [the world]6658-the world in good humour , which , after all , is [good government]6774-good government . [The most corrupt and dissolute courts on]6775-the most corrupt and dissolute courts on [the continent of [Europe]6-europe]6776-the continent of europe that [I]947-the lady have known , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , “ have been outwardly the dullest and most decorous . ”[947-the lady] “ [My]326-mr. wilton memory of those days , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ is of ceaseless grace and inexhaustible charm . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ Well , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , “ if [I]947-the lady sinned [I]947-the lady have at least suffered . And [I]947-the lady hope they were only sins of omission . [I]947-the lady wanted to see [everybody]6694-everybody happy , and tried to make [them]6694-everybody so . But let [us]6771-our talk no more of [ourselves]6771-our . [The unfortunate]6778-the unfortunate are always egotistical . Tell [me]947-the lady something of [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ; and , above all , tell [me]947-the lady why [you]326-mr. wilton are not in the new government . ”[947-the lady] “ [I]326-mr. wilton have not been invited , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ There are more [claimants]6779-claimants than can be satisfied , and [my]326-mr. wilton claims are not very strong . It is scarcely a disappointment to [me]326-mr. wilton . [I]326-mr. wilton shall continue in public life ; but , so far as political responsibility is concerned , [I]326-mr. wilton would rather wait . [I]326-mr. wilton have some fancies on that head , but [I]326-mr. wilton will not trouble [you]326-mr. wilton with them . [My]326-mr. wilton time , therefore , is at [my]326-mr. wilton command ; and so , ”[326-mr. wilton] [he]326-mr. wilton added smilingly , “ [I]326-mr. wilton can attend to the education of [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ Do [you]326-mr. wilton hear that , [Florestan]356-prince florestan ? ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady to [[her]947-the lady son]955-her son ; “ [I]947-the lady told [you]326-mr. wilton [we]6780-we had [a friend]706-a friend . Thank [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . ”[947-the lady] And [the young Prince]964-the young prince bowed as before , but with a more serious expression . [He]964-the young prince , however , said nothing . “ [I]326-mr. wilton see [you]947-the lady have not forgotten [your]947-the lady most delightful pursuit , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and [he]326-mr. wilton looked towards the musical instruments . “ No , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady ; “ throned or discrowned , music has ever been the charm or consolation of [my]947-the lady life . ”[947-the lady] “ [Pleasure]357-pleasure should follow business , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ and [we]6780-we have transacted [ours]6780-we . Would it be too bold if [I]326-mr. wilton asked again to hear those tones which have so often enchanted [me]326-mr. wilton ? ”[326-mr. wilton] “ [My]947-the lady voice has not fallen off , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady , “ for [you]326-mr. wilton know it was never first - rate . But [they]6782-they were kind enough to say it had some expression , probably because [I]947-the lady generally sang [my]947-the lady own words to [my]947-the lady own music . [I]947-the lady will sing [you]326-mr. wilton [my]947-the lady farewell to [Florestan]356-prince florestan , ”[947-the lady] [she]947-the lady added gaily , and took up [her]947-the lady guitar , and then in tones of melancholy sweetness , breaking at last into a gushing burst of long - controlled affection , [she]947-the lady expressed the agony and devotion of [a mother]967-a mother ’s heart . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was a little agitated ; [[her]947-the lady son]955-her son left [the room]943-the room . [The mother]970-the mother turned round with a smiling face , and said , “ [The darling]6783-the darling can not bear to hear it , but [I]970-the mother sing it on purpose , to prepare [him]6783-the darling for the inevitable . ”[970-the mother] “ [He]6783-the darling is soft - hearted , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ [He]6783-the darling is the most affectionate of [beings]6784-beings , ”[970-the mother] replied [the mother]970-the mother . “ Affectionate and mysterious . [I]970-the mother can say no more . [I]970-the mother ought to tell [you]6783-the darling [his]6783-the darling character . [I]970-the mother can not . [You]6783-the darling may say [he]6783-the darling may have none . [I]970-the mother do not know . [He]6783-the darling has abilities , for [he]6783-the darling acquires knowledge with facility , and knows a great deal for [a boy]789-a boy . But [he]6783-the darling never gives an opinion . [He]6783-the darling is silent and solitary . [Poor darling]6786-poor darling ! [he]6783-the darling has rarely had [companions]6787-companions , and that may be the cause . [He]6783-the darling seems to [me]970-the mother always to be thinking . ”[970-the mother] “ Well , [a public school]6788-a public school will rouse [him]6783-the darling from [his]6783-the darling reveries , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ As [he]6783-the darling is away at this moment , [I]947-the lady will say that which [I]947-the lady should not care to say before [his]6783-the darling face , ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady . “ [You]6789-you are about to do [me]973-i a great service , not the first ; and before [I]973-i leave this , [we]6790-we may — [we]6790-we must — meet again more than once , but there is no time like the present . The separation between [Florestan]356-prince florestan and [myself]973-i may be final . It is sad to think of such things , but they must be thought of , for they are probable . [I]973-i still look in a mirror , [Sidney]326-mr. wilton ; [I]973-i am not so frightened by what has occurred since [we]6790-we first met , to be afraid of that — but [I]973-i never deceive [myself]973-i . [I]973-i do not know what may be the magical effect of the raisins of [Malaga]358-malaga , but if it saves [my]973-i life the grape cure will indeed achieve a miracle . Do not look gloomy . [Those who have known real grief]6791-those who have known real grief seldom seem sad . [I]973-i have been struggling with sorrow for ten years , but [I]973-i have got through it with music and singing , and [[my]973-i boy]6731-my boy . See now — [he]6731-my boy will be a source of expense , and it will not do for [you]6793-you to be looking to [a woman]6794-a woman for supplies . [Women]900-women are generous , but not precise in money matters . [I]973-i have some excuse , for [the world]6658-the world has treated [me]973-i not very well . [I]973-i never got [my]973-i pension regularly ; now [I]973-i never get it at all . So much for [the treaties]6797-the treaties , but [everybody]6694-everybody laughs at [them]6797-the treaties . Here is the fortune of [Florestan]356-prince florestan , and [I]973-i wish it all to be spent on [his]356-prince florestan education , ”[973-i] and [she]973-i took a case from [her]973-i bosom . “ [They]6797-the treaties are not the crown jewels , though . The memoirs [I]973-i was reading the other day say [I]973-i ran away with [them]6797-the treaties . That is false , like most things said of [me]973-i . But these are gems of [Golconda]30-golconda , which [I]973-i wish [you]6799-you to realise and expend for [his]356-prince florestan service . They were the gift of love , and they were worn in love . ”[973-i] “ It is unnecessary , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , deprecating the offer by [his]326-mr. wilton attitude . “ Hush ! ”[947-the lady] said [the lady]947-the lady . “ [I]947-the lady am still a sovereign to [you]326-mr. wilton , and [I]947-the lady must be obeyed . ”[947-the lady] [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton took the case of jewels , pressed it to [his]326-mr. wilton lips , and then placed it in the breast pocket of [his]326-mr. wilton coat . [He]326-mr. wilton was about to retire , when [the lady]947-the lady added , “ [I]947-the lady must give [you]326-mr. wilton this copy of [my]947-the lady song . ”[947-the lady] “ And [you]326-mr. wilton will write [my]947-the lady name on it ? ”[947-the lady] “ Certainly , ”[947-the lady] replied [the lady]947-the lady , as [she]947-the lady went to the table and wrote , “ For [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , from [AGRIPPINA]359-queen agrippina . ”[947-the lady] In the meantime , power and prosperity clustered round the roof and [family of [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars]977-family of ferrars . [He]326-mr. wilton [himself]326-mr. wilton was in the prime of manhood , with an exalted position in the world of politics , and with a prospect of the highest . [The Government of which [he]326-mr. wilton was [a member]979-a member]978-the government of which he was a member was not only deemed strong , but eternal . The favour of [the Court]980-the court and the confidence of [the country]6643-the country were alike lavished upon it . The government of [the Duke]6633-the duke could only be measured by [his]326-mr. wilton life , and [his]326-mr. wilton influence was irresistible . It was a dictatorship of patriotism . [The country]6643-the country , long accustomed to [a strong and undisturbed administration]984-a strong and undisturbed administration , and frightened by the changes and catastrophes which had followed the retirement of [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , took refuge in the powerful will and splendid reputation of [a real hero]985-a real hero . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was as ambitious of social distinction as [[her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband was of political power . [She]330-mrs. ferrars was [a woman of taste , but of luxurious taste]987-a woman of taste , but of luxurious taste . [She]330-mrs. ferrars had a passion for splendour , which , though ever regulated by a fine perception of the fitness of things , was still costly . Though [[her]330-mrs. ferrars mien]988-her mien was in general haughty , [she]330-mrs. ferrars flattered [Zenobia]335-zenobia , and consummately . [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who liked [handsome people]989-handsome people , even [handsome women]990-handsome women , and [persons who were dressed beautifully]991-persons who were dressed beautifully , was quite won by [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , against whom at first [she]330-mrs. ferrars was inclined to be a little prejudiced . There was an entire alliance between [them]992-them , and though [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars greatly influenced and almost ruled [Zenobia]335-zenobia , [the wife of [the minister]775-the minister]993-the wife of the minister was careful always to acknowledge [the Queen of Fashion]995-the queen of fashion as [her]993-the wife of the minister suzerain . [The great world]996-the great world then , compared with [the huge society of the present period]997-the huge society of the present period , was limited in its proportions , and composed of elements more refined though far less various . It consisted mainly of [the great landed aristocracy]998-the great landed aristocracy , who had quite absorbed the nabobs of [India]31-india , and had nearly appropriated the huge [West Indian]32-west indian fortunes . Occasionally , [an eminent banker]999-an eminent banker or [merchant]1000-merchant invested a large portion of [his]999-an eminent banker accumulations in land , and in the purchase of parliamentary influence , and was in time duly admitted into [the sanctuary]1001-the sanctuary . But those vast and successful invasions of society by [new classes which have since occurred , though impending]1002-new classes which have since occurred , though impending , had not yet commenced . [The manufacturers]1003-the manufacturers , [the railway kings]1004-the railway kings , [the colossal contractors]1005-the colossal contractors , [the discoverers of nuggets]1006-the discoverers of nuggets , had not yet found [their]1007-their place in society and [the senate]1008-the senate . There were then , perhaps , [more great houses]1009-more great houses open than at the present day , but there were [very few little ones]1010-very few little ones . The necessity of providing regular occasions for the assembling of the miscellaneous world of fashion led to the institution of [Almack]360-almack ’s , which died out in the advent of [the new system of society]1011-the new system of society , and in the fierce competition of its inexhaustible private entertainments . The season then was brilliant and sustained , but it was not flurried . [People]6681-people did not go to various parties on the same night . [They]6681-people remained where [they]6681-people were assembled , and , not being in a hurry , were more agreeable than [they]6681-people are at the present day . Conversation was more cultivated ; manners , though unconstrained , were more stately ; and [the world]6658-the world , being limited , knew itself much better . On the other hand , the sympathies of society were more contracted than [they]6681-people are at present . The pressure of population had not opened the heart of [man]6751-man . [The world]6658-the world attended to [[its]6658-the world poor in [[its]6658-the world country parishes]1017-its country parishes]1016-its poor in its country parishes , and subscribed and danced for [the Spitalfields weavers]1018-the spitalfields weavers when [their]1018-the spitalfields weavers normal distress had overflowed , but [their]1018-the spitalfields weavers knowledge of [the people]1019-the people did not exceed these bounds , and [the people]1019-the people knew very little more about [themselves]1019-the people . [They]1019-the people were only half born . The darkest hour precedes the dawn , and a period of unusual stillness often , perhaps usually , heralds the social convulsion . At this moment the general tranquillity and even content were remarkable . In politics [the Whigs]6646-the whigs were quite prepared to extend to [the Duke]361-the duke of st. angelo the same provisional confidence that had been accepted by [Mr. Caning]362-mr. caning , and conciliation began to be an accepted phrase , which meant in practice some share on [their]6681-people part of the good things of [the State]1022-the state . [The country itself]1023-the country itself required nothing . There was a general impression , indeed , that [they]6646-the whigs had been advancing at a rather rapid rate , and that it was as well that the reins should be entrusted to [a wary driver]1024-a wary driver . [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who represented [society]1025-society , was enraptured that the career of revolution had been stayed . [She]335-zenobia still mourned over the concession of [the [Manchester]33-manchester and [Liverpool]337-lord liverpool Railway]1026-the manchester and liverpool railway in a moment of Liberal infatuation , but flattered [herself]335-zenobia that any extension of the railway system might certainly be arrested , and on this head [the majority of society , perhaps even of [the country]6643-the country]1027-the majority of society , perhaps even of the country , was certainly on [her]335-zenobia side . “ [I]1029-one of her young favourites have some good news for [you]335-zenobia , ”[1029-one of her young favourites] said [one of [[her]335-zenobia young favourites]1030-her young favourites]1029-one of her young favourites as [he]1029-one of her young favourites attended [her]335-zenobia reception . “ [We]6800-we have prevented this morning the lighting of [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square by gas by [a large majority]6801-a large majority . ”[1029-one of her young favourites] “ [I]335-zenobia felt confident that disgrace would never occur , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , triumphant . “ And by [a large majority]6801-a large majority ! [I]335-zenobia wonder how [Lord Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy voted . ”[335-zenobia] “ Against [us]6800-we . ”[1029-one of her young favourites] “ How can one save [this country]6657-this country ? ”[335-zenobia] exclaimed [Zenobia]335-zenobia . “ [I]335-zenobia believe now the story that [he]348-lord pomeroy has ordered [Lady Pomeroy]363-lady pomeroy not to go to [the Drawing Room]6804-the drawing room in a sedan chair . ”[335-zenobia] One bright May morning in the spring that followed the formation of [the government that was to last for ever]1031-the government that was to last for ever , [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars received [the world]6658-the world at a fanciful entertainment in [the beautiful grounds of [[her]330-mrs. ferrars Wimbledon villa]1034-her wimbledon villa]1033-the beautiful grounds of her wimbledon villa . The day was genial , the scene was flushed with roses and pink thorns , and [brilliant groups , amid bursts of music]1035-brilliant groups , amid bursts of music , clustered and sauntered on the green turf of [bowery lawns]1036-bowery lawns . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , on a rustic throne , with [the wondrous twins in still more wonderful attire]1037-the wondrous twins in still more wonderful attire , distributed alternate observations of sympathetic gaiety to [a Russian Grand Duke]1038-a russian grand duke and to [the serene heir of [a German principality]1040-a german principality]1039-the serene heir of a german principality . And yet there was really an expression on [her]330-mrs. ferrars countenance of restlessness , not to say anxiety , which ill accorded with the dulcet tones and the wreathed smiles which charmed [[her]330-mrs. ferrars august companions]1041-her august companions . [Zenobia]335-zenobia , [the great Zenobia]335-zenobia , had not arrived , and the hours were advancing . [The Grand Duke]1042-the grand duke played with [the beautiful and haughty infants]1043-the beautiful and haughty infants , and [the German Prince]1044-the german prince inquired of [Endymion]425-endymion whether [he]425-endymion were destined to be [one of [[His]425-endymion Majesty ’s guards]1046-his majesty ’s guards]1045-one of his majesty ’s guards ; but still [Zenobia]335-zenobia did not come , and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars could scarcely conceal [her]330-mrs. ferrars vexation . But there was no real occasion for it . For even at this moment , with [avant - courier and outriders]1047-avant - courier and outriders and badged postillions on [her]330-mrs. ferrars four horses of race , the lodge - gates were opening for [the great lady]873-the great lady , who [herself]873-the great lady appeared in the distance ; and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , accompanied by [[her]330-mrs. ferrars distinguished guests]1049-her distinguished guests , immediately rose and advanced to receive [the Queen of Fashion]995-the queen of fashion . [No one]6647-no one appreciated a royal presence more highly than [Zenobia]335-zenobia . It was [her]330-mrs. ferrars habit to impress upon [[her]330-mrs. ferrars noble fellows of both sexes]1052-her noble fellows of both sexes that there were relations of intimacy between [herself]330-mrs. ferrars and [the royal houses of [Europe]6-europe]1053-the royal houses of europe , which were not shared by [[her]330-mrs. ferrars class]1054-her class . [She]330-mrs. ferrars liked to play the part of [a social mediator between [the aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy and [royal houses]1057-royal houses]1055-a social mediator between the aristocracy and royal houses . A German Serenity was [her]330-mrs. ferrars delight , but [a Russian Grand Duke]1038-a russian grand duke was [her]330-mrs. ferrars embodiment of power and pomp , and sound principles in their most authentic and orthodox form . And yet though [she]330-mrs. ferrars addressed [[their]1059-their highnesses]1060-their highnesses with [her]330-mrs. ferrars usual courtly vivacity , and poured forth inquiries which seemed to indicate the most familiar acquaintance with the latest incidents from [Schonbrunn]36-schonbrunn or [the Rhine]37-the rhine , though [she]330-mrs. ferrars embraced [[her]330-mrs. ferrars hostess]1061-her hostess , and even kissed [the children]864-the children , the practised eye of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , whose life was a study of [Zenobia]335-zenobia , detected that [her]330-mrs. ferrars late appearance had been occasioned by an important cause , and , what was more , that [Zenobia]335-zenobia was anxious to communicate it to [her]330-mrs. ferrars . With feminine tact [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars moved on with [[her]330-mrs. ferrars guests]1063-her guests until the occasion offered when [she]330-mrs. ferrars could present [some great ladies]1064-some great ladies to [the princes]1065-the princes ; and then dismissing [the children]864-the children on appropriate missions , [she]330-mrs. ferrars was not surprised when [Zenobia]335-zenobia immediately exclaimed : “ Thank heaven , [we]6805-we are at last alone ! [You]330-mrs. ferrars must have been surprised [I]335-zenobia was so late . Well , guess what has happened ? ”[335-zenobia] and then as [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars shook [her]330-mrs. ferrars head , [she]330-mrs. ferrars continued : “ [They]864-the children are all four out ! ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ [All four]6806-all four ! ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ Yes ; [Lord Dudley]355-lord dudley , [Lord Palmerston]364-lord palmerston , and [Charles Grant]365-charles grant follow [Huskisson]333-huskisson . [I]330-mrs. ferrars do not believe [the first ever]6807-the first ever meant to go , but [the Duke]6633-the duke would not listen to [his]6633-the duke hypocritical explanations , and [the rest]6809-the rest have followed . [I]330-mrs. ferrars am surprised about [Lord Dudley]355-lord dudley , as [I]330-mrs. ferrars know [he]355-lord dudley loved [[his]355-lord dudley office]6810-his office . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ [I]330-mrs. ferrars am alarmed , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] said [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ Not the slightest cause for fear , ”[335-zenobia] exclaimed [the intrepid Zenobia]335-zenobia . “ It must have happened sooner or later . [I]335-zenobia am delighted at it . [We]6811-we shall now have a cabinet of [our]6811-we own . [They]6812-they never would have rested till [they]6812-they had brought in [some Whigs]6813-some whigs , and [the country]6643-the country hates [the Whigs]366-the whigs . No wonder , when [we]6811-we remember that if [they]6812-they had had [their]6812-they way [we]6811-we should have been wearing sabots at this time , with [a French prefect probably in [Holland House]38-holland house]6815-a french prefect probably in holland house . ”[335-zenobia] “ And whom will [they]6812-they put in the cabinet ? ”[330-mrs. ferrars] inquired [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ [[Our]6811-we good friends]6816-our good friends , [I]335-zenobia hope , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , with an inspiring smile ; “ but [I]335-zenobia have heard nothing about that yet . [I]335-zenobia am a little sorry about [Lord Dudley]355-lord dudley , as [I]335-zenobia think [they]6812-they have drawn [him]355-lord dudley into [[their]6812-they mesh]6817-their mesh ; but as for the other three , especially [Huskisson]333-huskisson and [Lord Palmerston]364-lord palmerston , [I]335-zenobia can tell [you]6818-you [the Duke]6633-the duke has never had a quiet moment since [they]6812-they joined [him]355-lord dudley . [We]6820-we shall now begin to reign . The only mistake was ever to have admitted [them]6812-they . [I]335-zenobia think now [we]6820-we have got rid of [Liberalism]367-liberalism for ever . ”[335-zenobia] [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion did not become [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister , but this was a vexation rather than a disappointment , and transient . The unexpected vacancies were filled by [unexpected personages]1068-unexpected personages . So great a change in the frame of [the ministry]6702-the ministry , without any promotion for [himself]425-endymion , was on the first impression not agreeable , but reflection and the sanguine wisdom of [Zenobia]335-zenobia soon convinced [him]425-endymion that all was for the best , that the thought of such rapid preferment was unreasonable , and that time and the due season must inevitably bring all that [he]425-endymion could desire , especially as any term to the duration of the ministry was not now to be foreseen : scarcely indeed possible . In short , it was shown to [him]425-endymion that [the Tory party , renovated and restored]1070-the tory party , renovated and restored , had entered upon a new lease of authority , which would stamp its character on the remainder of the nineteenth century , as [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt and [[his]336-mr. pitt school]1071-his school had marked [its]1071-his school earlier and memorable years . And yet this very reconstruction of [the government]818-the government necessarily led to an incident which , in its consequences , changed the whole character of English politics , and commenced a series of revolutions which has not yet closed . [One of the new ministers who had been preferred to a place which [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion might have filled was [an Irish gentleman]1074-an irish gentleman , and a member for [one of the most considerable counties in [his]425-endymion country]1075-one of the most considerable counties in his country]1073-one of the new ministers who had been preferred to a place which mr. ferrars might have filled was an irish gentleman , and a member for one of the most considerable counties in his country . [He]425-endymion was [a good speaker]1076-a good speaker , and [the government]818-the government was deficient in debating power in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons ; [he]425-endymion was popular and influential . The return of [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister by [a large constituency]1080-a large constituency was more appreciated in the days of close boroughs than at present . There was a rumour that [the new minister]1081-the new minister was to be opposed , but [Zenobia]335-zenobia laughed the rumour to scorn . As [she]335-zenobia irresistibly remarked at one of [her]335-zenobia evening gatherings , “ [Every landowner in [the county]6822-the county]6821-every landowner in the county is in [his]6821-every landowner in the county favour ; therefore it is impossible . ”[335-zenobia] The statistics of [Zenobia]335-zenobia were quite correct , yet the result was different from what [she]335-zenobia anticipated . [An Irish lawyer]1082-an irish lawyer , [a professional agitator]1083-a professional agitator , [himself]1082-an irish lawyer [a Roman Catholic and therefore ineligible]1084-a roman catholic and therefore ineligible , announced [himself]1082-an irish lawyer as [a candidate in opposition to [the new minister]1081-the new minister]1085-a candidate in opposition to the new minister , and on the day of election , [thirty thousand peasants]1087-thirty thousand peasants , setting at defiance [all the landowners of [the county]6822-the county]1088-all the landowners of the county , returned [O’Connell]368-o’connell at the head of the poll , and placed among not the least memorable of historical events — the [Clare]39-clare election . This event did not , however , occur until the end of the year 1828 , for the state of the law then prevented the writ from being moved until that time , and during the whole of that year [the Ferrars family]1090-the ferrars family had pursued a course of unflagging display . Courage , expenditure , and tact combined , had realised almost the height of that social ambition to which [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars soared . Even in the limited and exclusive circle which then prevailed , [she]330-mrs. ferrars began to be counted among [the great dames]1091-the great dames . As for [the twins]913-the twins , [they]913-the twins seemed quite worthy of [[their]913-the twins beautiful and luxurious mother]1093-their beautiful and luxurious mother . Proud , wilful , and selfish , [they]913-the twins had one redeeming quality , an intense affection for [each other]916-each other . [The sister]1095-the sister seemed to have the commanding spirit , for [Endymion]425-endymion was calm , but if [he]425-endymion were ruled by [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , [she]1096-his sister was ever willing to be [[his]425-endymion slave]1097-his slave , and to sacrifice every consideration to [his]425-endymion caprice and [his]425-endymion convenience . The year 1829 was eventful , but to [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars more agitating than anxious . When it was first known that [the head of the cabinet]1098-the head of the cabinet , whose colleague had been defeated at [Clare]39-clare , was [himself]1098-the head of the cabinet about to propose the emancipation of [the Roman Catholics]1099-the roman catholics , there was a thrill throughout [the country]6643-the country ; but after a time the success of the operation was not doubted , and was anticipated as a fresh proof of the irresistible fortunes of [the heroic statesman]1101-the heroic statesman . There was some popular discontent in [the country]6643-the country at the proposal , but it was mainly organised and stimulated by [the Dissenters]6699-the dissenters , and [that section of Churchmen who most resembled [them]6699-the dissenters]1104-that section of churchmen who most resembled them . [The High Church party , [the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round [Sacheverell]40-sacheverell]1106-the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with [[their]1105-the high church party , the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with their evangelical brethren evangelical brethren]1107-their evangelical brethren]1105-the high church party , the descendants of the old connection which had rallied round sacheverell , had subsided into formalism , and shrank from any very active co - operation with their evangelical brethren . [The English Church]41-the english church had [no competent leaders among [the clergy]1109-the clergy]1108-no competent leaders among the clergy . The spirit that has animated and disturbed [our]1110-our latter times seemed quite dead , and [no one]6647-no one anticipated [its]41-the english church resurrection . [The bishops]1112-the bishops had been selected from [college dons]1113-college dons , [[men]1114-men profoundly ignorant of the condition and the wants of [the country]6643-the country]1115-men profoundly ignorant of the condition and the wants of the country . To have edited a Greek play with second - rate success , or to have been [the tutor of [some considerable patrician]1118-some considerable patrician]1117-the tutor of some considerable patrician , was the qualification then deemed desirable and sufficient for an office , which at this day is at least reserved for eloquence and energy . The social influence of the episcopal bench was nothing . [A prelate]1119-a prelate was rarely seen in [the saloons of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]1120-the saloons of zenobia . It is since the depths of religious thought have been probed , and the influence of [woman]1121-woman in the spread and sustenance of religious feeling has again been recognised , that [fascinating and fashionable prelates]1122-fascinating and fashionable prelates have become [favoured guests in [the refined saloons of [the mighty]1125-the mighty]1124-the refined saloons of the mighty]1123-favoured guests in the refined saloons of the mighty , and , while apparently indulging in the vanities of the hour , have re - established the influence which in old days guided [a Matilda]1126-a matilda or [the mother of [Constantine]369-constantine]1127-the mother of constantine . The end of the year 1829 , however , brought a private event of moment to [the Ferrars family]1090-the ferrars family . [The elder Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion died . [The world]6658-the world observed at the time how deeply affected [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son was at this event . The relations between [father]1131-father and [son]1132-son had always been commendable , but [the world]6658-the world was hardly prepared for [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , junior , being so entirely overwhelmed . It would seem that nothing but the duties of public life could have restored [him]425-endymion to [[his]425-endymion friends]844-his friends , and even these duties [he]425-endymion relinquished for an unusual time . [The world]6658-the world was curious to know the amount of [his]425-endymion inheritance , but the proof of the will was unusually delayed , and public events soon occurred which alike consigned the will and [the will - maker]1136-the will - maker to oblivion . [The Duke of Wellington]370-the duke of wellington applied [himself]370-the duke of wellington to the treatment of the critical circumstances of 1830 with that blended patience and quickness of perception to which [he]370-the duke of wellington owed the success of so many campaigns . Quite conscious of the difficulties [he]370-the duke of wellington had to encounter , [he]370-the duke of wellington was nevertheless full of confidence in [his]370-the duke of wellington ability to control [them]1137-them . It is probable that the paramount desire of [the Duke]6633-the duke in [his]370-the duke of wellington effort to confirm [his]370-the duke of wellington power was to rally and restore the ranks of [the Tory party]725-the tory party , disturbed rather than broken up by the passing of the Relief Bill . During the very heat of the struggle it was significantly observed that [the head of [the powerful family of Lowther]1141-the powerful family of lowther]1140-the head of the powerful family of lowther , in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , was never asked to resign [his]425-endymion office , although [he]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion and [[his]425-endymion following]1143-his following voted invariably against the Government measure . The order of the day was the utmost courtesy to [the rebels]1144-the rebels , who were treated , as [some alleged , with more consideration than the compliant]1145-some alleged , with more consideration than the compliant . At the same time the desire of [the Whigs]6646-the whigs to connect , perhaps even to merge [themselves]6646-the whigs with the ministerial ranks , was not neglected . [A Whig]371-a whig had been appointed to succeed [the eccentric and too uncompromising [Wetherell]372-wetherell in the office of [attorney - general]1148-attorney - general]1147-the eccentric and too uncompromising wetherell in the office of attorney - general , other posts had been placed at [their]6646-the whigs disposal , and [one even]1149-one even , [an old companion in arms of [the Duke]6633-the duke]1150-an old companion in arms of the duke , had entered the cabinet . The confidence in [the Duke]6633-the duke ’s star was not diminished , and under ordinary circumstances this balanced strategy would probably have been successful . But it was destined to cope with great and unexpected events . The first was the unexpected demise of [the crown]1153-the crown . The death of [King George the Fourth]373-george at the end of the month of June , according to the then existing constitution , necessitated a dissolution of parliament , and so deprived [the minister]775-the minister of that invaluable quality of time , necessary to soften and win back [[his]775-the minister estranged friends]1155-his estranged friends . Nevertheless , it is not improbable , that [the Duke]6633-the duke might still have succeeded , had it not been for the occurrence of the French insurrection of 1830 , in the very heat of the preparations for the general election in [England]7-england . [The Whigs who found [the Duke]6633-the duke going to [the country]6643-the country without that reconstruction of [[his]6633-the duke ministry on which [they]1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted had counted]1160-his ministry on which they had counted]1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted , saw [their]1157-the whigs who found the duke going to the country without that reconstruction of his ministry on which they had counted opportunity and seized it . The triumphant riots of [Paris]43-paris were dignified into “ the three glorious days , ”[374-polignac] and the three glorious days were universally recognised as the triumph of civil and religious liberty . The names of [Polignac]374-polignac and [Wellington]370-the duke of wellington were adroitly connected together , and the phrase Parliamentary Reform began to circulate . It was [Zenobia]335-zenobia ’s last reception for the season ; on the morrow [she]335-zenobia was about to depart for [[her]335-zenobia county]1161-her county , and canvass for [[her]335-zenobia candidates]1162-her candidates . [She]335-zenobia was still undaunted , and never more inspiring . The excitement of the times was reflected in [her]335-zenobia manner . [She]335-zenobia addressed [[her]335-zenobia arriving guests]1163-her arriving guests as [they]1163-her arriving guests made [their]1163-her arriving guests obeisance to [her]335-zenobia , asked for news and imparted it before [she]335-zenobia could be answered , declared that nothing had been more critical since ‘ 93 , that there was only [one man who was able to deal with the situation]1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation , and thanked [Heaven]375-heaven that [he]1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation was not only in [England]7-england , but in [[her]335-zenobia drawing - room]1165-her drawing - room . [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , who had been dining with [[his]1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation patron]1166-his patron , [Lord Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy , and had the satisfaction of feeling , that at any rate [his]1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation return to [the new parliament]1167-the new parliament was certain , while helping [himself]1164-one man who was able to deal with the situation to coffee could not refrain from saying in a low tone to [a gentleman who was performing the same office]1168-a gentleman who was performing the same office , “ [[Our]6823-our [Whig friends]6825-whig friends]6824-our whig friends seem in high spirits , [baron]6826-baron . ”[1169-the gentleman thus addressed] [The gentleman thus addressed]1169-the gentleman thus addressed was [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , [a man of middle age]1170-a man of middle age . [His]376-baron sergius countenance was singularly intelligent , tempered with an expression mild and winning . [He]376-baron sergius had attended the Congress of [Vienna]28-vienna to represent [a fallen party]1171-a fallen party , a difficult and ungracious task , but [he]376-baron sergius had shown such high qualities in the fulfilment of [his]376-baron sergius painful duties — so much knowledge , so much self - control , and so much wise and unaffected conciliation — that [he]376-baron sergius had won universal respect , and especially with [the English plenipotentiaries]1172-the english plenipotentiaries , so that when [he]376-baron sergius visited [England]7-england , which [he]376-baron sergius did frequently , [the houses of both parties]1173-the houses of both parties were open to [him]376-baron sergius , and [he]376-baron sergius was as intimate with [the Whigs]6646-the whigs as [he]376-baron sergius was with [the great Duke]1175-the great duke , by whom [he]376-baron sergius was highly esteemed . “ As [we]1177-we have got [our]1177-we coffee , let [us]1177-we sit down , ”[1176-the baron] said [the baron]1176-the baron , and [they]1177-we withdrew to a settee against the wall . “ [You]6827-you know [I]1176-the baron am [a Liberal]6828-a liberal , and have always been [a Liberal]6828-a liberal , ”[1176-the baron] said [the baron]1176-the baron ; “ [I]1176-the baron know the value of civil and religious liberty , for [I]1176-the baron was born in [a country where [we]1177-we had neither , and where [we]1177-we have since enjoyed either very fitfully]6830-a country where we had neither , and where we have since enjoyed either very fitfully . Nothing can be much drearier than the present lot of [[my]1176-the baron country]6831-my country , and it is probable that these doings at [Paris]43-paris may help [[my]1176-the baron friends]6710-my friends a little , and [they]6710-my friends may again hold up [their]6710-my friends heads for a time ; but [I]1176-the baron have seen too much , and am too old , to indulge in dreams . [You]6827-you are [a young man]6833-a young man and will live to see what [I]1176-the baron can only predict . [The world]6658-the world is thinking of something else than civil and religious liberty . Those are phrases of the eighteenth century . [The men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at [Paris]43-paris]6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris , want neither civilisation nor religion . [They]6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris will not be content till [they]6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris have destroyed both . It is possible that [they]6835-the men who have won these ‘ three glorious days ’ at paris may be parried for a time ; that the adroit wisdom of [the house of [Orleans]44-orleans]6836-the house of orleans , guided by [Talleyrand]377-talleyrand , may give this movement the resemblance , and even the character , of a middle - class revolution . It is no such thing ; the barricades were not erected by [the middle class]6837-the middle class . [I]1176-the baron know [these people]6744-these people ; it is a fraternity , not [a nation]6664-a nation . [Europe]6-europe is honeycombed with [[their]6-europe secret societies]6840-their secret societies . [They]6-europe are spread all over [Spain]29-spain . [Italy]45-italy is entirely mined . [I]1176-the baron know more of [the southern]6841-the southern than [the northern nations]6842-the northern nations ; but [I]1176-the baron have been assured by [one who should know that [the brotherhood]6844-the brotherhood are organised throughout [Germany]46-germany and even in [Russia]47-russia]6843-one who should know that the brotherhood are organised throughout germany and even in russia . [I]1176-the baron have spoken to [the Duke]6633-the duke about these things . [He]6633-the duke is not indifferent , or altogether incredulous , but [he]6633-the duke is so essentially practical that [he]6633-the duke can only deal with what [he]6633-the duke sees . [I]1176-the baron have spoken to [the Whig leaders]6846-the whig leaders . [They]6846-the whig leaders tell [me]1176-the baron that there is only one specific , and that a complete one — constitutional government ; that with representative institutions , [secret societies]6847-secret societies can not co - exist . [I]1176-the baron may be wrong , but it seems to [me]1176-the baron that with [these secret societies]6848-these secret societies [representative institutions]6849-representative institutions rather will disappear . ”[1176-the baron] What unexpectedly took place in [the southern part of [England]7-england]1179-the southern part of england , and especially in [the maritime counties]1180-the maritime counties , during the autumn of 1830 , seemed rather to confirm the intimations of [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius . [The people in [the rural districts]1182-the rural districts]1181-the people in the rural districts had become disaffected . [Their]1181-the people in the rural districts discontent was generally attributed to the abuses of the Poor Law , and to the lowness of [their]1181-the people in the rural districts wages . But the abuses of the Poor Law , though intolerable , were generally in favour of [the labourer]1183-the labourer , and though wages in some parts were unquestionably low , it was observed that the tumultuous assemblies , ending frequently in riot , were held in [districts where this cause did not prevail]1184-districts where this cause did not prevail . The most fearful feature of the approaching anarchy was the frequent acts of [incendiaries]1185-incendiaries . [The blazing homesteads]1186-the blazing homesteads baffled [the feeble police]1187-the feeble police and [the helpless magistrates]1188-the helpless magistrates ; and [the government]818-the government had reason to believe that [foreign agents]1190-foreign agents were actively promoting these mysterious crimes . Amid partial discontent and general dejection came the crash of [the Wellington ministry]1191-the wellington ministry , and it required all the inspiration of [Zenobia]335-zenobia to sustain [William Ferrars]340-hurstley under the trial . But [she]335-zenobia was undaunted and sanguine as a morning in spring . Nothing could persuade [her]335-zenobia that [the Whigs]366-the whigs could ever form a government , and [she]335-zenobia was quite sure that [the clerks in [the public offices]1193-the public offices]1192-the clerks in the public offices alone could turn [them]1192-the clerks in the public offices out . When [the Whig government]1194-the whig government was formed , and its terrible programme announced , [she]335-zenobia laughed it to scorn , and derided with inexhaustible merriment the idea of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons passing a Reform Bill . [She]335-zenobia held a great assembly the night that [General Gascoyne]378-general gascoyne defeated the first measure , and passed an evening of ecstasy in giving and receiving congratulations . The morrow brought a graver brow , but still an indomitable spirit , and through all these tempestuous times [Zenobia]335-zenobia never quailed , though [mobs]1196-mobs burnt [the castles of [dukes]1198-dukes and the palaces of [bishops]1199-bishops]1197-the castles of dukes and the palaces of bishops . Serious as was the state of affairs to [William Ferrars]340-hurstley , [his]340-hurstley condition was not so desperate as that of [some of [[his]340-hurstley friends]844-his friends]1200-some of his friends . [His]340-hurstley seat at least was safe in [the new parliament that was to pass a Reform Bill]1202-the new parliament that was to pass a reform bill . As for [the Tories]328-the tories generally , [they]328-the tories were swept off the board . [Scarcely]1203-scarcely [a constituency , in which was a popular element]1204-a constituency , in which was a popular element , was faithful to [them]328-the tories . [The counties]1205-the counties in those days were the great expounders of popular principles , and whenever [England]7-england was excited , which was rare , [she]335-zenobia spoke through [[her]335-zenobia freeholders]1206-her freeholders . In this instance almost [every Tory knight of the shire]1207-every tory knight of the shire lost [his]1207-every tory knight of the shire seat except [Lord Chandos]379-lord chandos , [the member for [Buckinghamshire]48-buckinghamshire]1208-the member for buckinghamshire , who owed [his]379-lord chandos success entirely to [his]379-lord chandos personal popularity . “ Never mind , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , “ what does it signify ? [The Lords]6850-the lords will throw it out . ”[335-zenobia] And bravely and unceasingly [she]335-zenobia worked for this end . To assist this purpose it was necessary that a lengthened and powerful resistance to the measure should be made in [the Commons]1209-the commons ; that [the public]1210-the public mind should be impressed with its dangerous principles , and [[its]1211-its promoters]1212-its promoters cheapened by the exposure of [their]1212-its promoters corrupt arrangements and [their]1212-its promoters inaccurate details . It must be confessed that these objects were resolutely kept in view , and that [the Tory opposition]1213-the tory opposition evinced energy and abilities not unworthy of a great parliamentary occasion . [Ferrars]340-hurstley particularly distinguished [himself]340-hurstley . [He]340-hurstley rose immensely in the estimation of [the House]929-the house , and soon [the public]1210-the public began to talk of [him]340-hurstley . [His]340-hurstley statistics about [the condemned boroughs]1216-the condemned boroughs were astounding and unanswerable : [he]340-hurstley was [the only man who seemed to know anything of the elements of the new ones]1217-the only man who seemed to know anything of the elements of the new ones . [He]340-hurstley was as eloquent too as exact,—sometimes as fervent as [Burke]380-burke , and always as accurate as [Cocker]381-cocker . “ [I]979-a member never thought it was in [William Ferrars]340-hurstley , ”[979-a member] said [a member]979-a member , musingly , to [a companion]1219-a companion as [they]1220-they walked [home]726-home one night ; “ [I]979-a member always thought [him]340-hurstley [a good man of business]6851-a good man of business , and all that sort of thing — but , somehow or other , [I]979-a member did not think this was in [him]340-hurstley . ”[979-a member] “ Well , [he]340-hurstley has a good deal at stake , and that brings it out of [a fellow]6852-a fellow , ”[719-his friend] said [[his]979-a member friend]719-his friend . It was , however , pouring water upon sand . Any substantial resistance to the measure was from the first out of the question . [Lord Chandos]379-lord chandos accomplished the only important feat , and that was the enfranchisement of [the farmers]1223-the farmers . This perpetual struggle , however , occasioned a vast deal of excitement , and [the actors in it]1224-the actors in it often indulged in the wild credulity of impossible expectations . [The saloon of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]1225-the saloon of zenobia was ever thronged , and [she]1226-she was never more confident than when the bill passed [the Commons]1209-the commons . [She]1226-she knew that [the King]6628-the king would never give [his]6628-the king assent to the bill . [[His]6628-the king Majesty]1229-his majesty had had quite enough of going down in [hackney]49-hackney coaches to carry revolutions . After all , [he]6628-the king was [the son of [good King George]1231-good king george]1230-the son of good king george , and [the court]980-the court would save [the country]6643-the country , as it had often done before . “ But it will not come to that , ”[1226-she] [she]1226-she added . “ [The Lords]6850-the lords will do [their]6850-the lords duty . ”[1226-she] “ But [Lord Waverley]382-lord waverley tells [me]340-hurstley , ”[340-hurstley] said [Ferrars]340-hurstley , “ that there are forty of [them]6850-the lords [who were against the bill last year who will vote for the second reading]6854-who were against the bill last year who will vote for the second reading . ”[340-hurstley] “ Never mind [Lord Waverley]382-lord waverley and such addlebrains , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , with a smile of triumphant mystery . “ So long as [we]6855-we have [the court]980-the court , [the Duke]6633-the duke , and [Lord Lyndhurst]383-lord lyndhurst on [our]6855-we side , [we]6855-we can afford to laugh at [such conceited poltroons]6858-such conceited poltroons . [[His]382-lord waverley mother]6859-his mother was [[my]335-zenobia dearest friend]6860-my dearest friend , and [I]335-zenobia know [he]382-lord waverley used to have fits . Look bright , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia continued ; “ things never were better . Before a week has passed [these people]6744-these people will be nowhere . ”[335-zenobia] “ But how it is possible ? ”[335-zenobia] “ Trust [me]335-zenobia . ”[335-zenobia] “ [I]335-zenobia always do — and yet ”[335-zenobia] — — “ [You]335-zenobia never were nearer being [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia said , with a radiant glance . And [Zenobia]335-zenobia was right . Though [the government]818-the government , with the aid of [the waverers]1235-the waverers , carried the second reading of the bill , a week afterwards , on May 7 , [Lord Lyndhurst]383-lord lyndhurst rallied [the waverers]1235-the waverers again to [his]383-lord lyndhurst standard and carried [his]383-lord lyndhurst famous resolution , that the enfranchising clauses should precede the disenfranchisement in the great measure . [Lord Grey]384-lord grey and [[his]384-lord grey colleagues]1237-his colleagues resigned , and [the King]6628-the king sent for [Lord Lyndhurst]383-lord lyndhurst . [The bold chief baron]1239-the bold chief baron advised [[His]1239-the bold chief baron Majesty]1229-his majesty to consult [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]815-the duke of wellington , and was [himself]1239-the bold chief baron [the bearer of the King]1242-the bearer of the king ’s message to [Apsley House]50-apsley house . [The Duke]6633-the duke found [the King]6628-the king “ in great distress , ”[6633-the duke] and [he]6633-the duke therefore did not hesitate in promising to endeavour to form a ministry . “ Who was right ? ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [He]425-endymion is so busy [he]425-endymion could not write to [you]425-endymion , but [he]425-endymion told [me]335-zenobia to tell [you]425-endymion to call at [Apsley House]50-apsley house at twelve to - morrow . [You]425-endymion will be in the cabinet . ”[335-zenobia] “ [I]425-endymion have got it at last ! ”[425-endymion] said [Ferrars]425-endymion to [himself]425-endymion . “ It is worth living for and at any peril . All the cares of life sink into insignificance under such circumstances . The difficulties are great , but their very greatness will furnish the means of [their]6863-their solution . The Crown can not be dragged in the mud , and [the Duke]6633-the duke was born for conquest . ”[425-endymion] A day passed , and another day , and [Ferrars]425-endymion was not again summoned . The affair seemed to hang fire . [Zenobia]335-zenobia was still brave , but [Ferrars]425-endymion , who knew [her]335-zenobia thoroughly , could detect [her]335-zenobia lurking anxiety . Then [she]335-zenobia told [him]425-endymion in confidence that [Sir Robert]332-peel made difficulties , “ but there is nothing in it , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia added . “ [The Duke]6633-the duke has provided for everything , and [he]6633-the duke means [Sir Robert]332-peel to be [Premier]6866-premier . [He]6633-the duke could not refuse that ; it would be almost an act of treason . ”[335-zenobia] Two days after [she]335-zenobia sent for [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , early in the morning , and received [him]425-endymion in [[her]335-zenobia boudoir]1245-her boudoir . [Her]335-zenobia countenance was excited , but serious . “ Do n’t be alarmed , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia said ; “ nothing will prevent a government being formed , but [Sir Robert]332-peel has thrown [us]6867-us over ; [I]335-zenobia never had confidence in [him]332-peel . It is most provoking , as [Mr. Baring]385-mr. baring had joined [us]6867-us , and it was such a good name for [the City]6868-the city . But the failure of [one man]6869-one man is the opportunity of another . [We]6867-us want [a leader in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]6870-a leader in the house of commons . [He]6870-a leader in the house of commons must be [a man who can speak ; of experience , who knows the House , its forms , and all that . There is only [one man]6869-one man indicated . [You]6874-you can not doubt about [him]6869-one man]6872-a man who can speak ; of experience , who knows the house , its forms , and all that . there is only one man indicated . you can not doubt about him . [I]335-zenobia told [you]6874-you honours would be tumbling on [your]6874-you head . [You]6874-you are [the man]6875-the man ; [you]6874-you are to have one of [the highest offices in [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet]6876-the highest offices in the cabinet , and lead [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . ”[335-zenobia] “ [Peel]332-peel declines , ”[425-endymion] said [Ferrars]425-endymion , speaking slowly and shaking [his]425-endymion head . “ That is very serious . ”[425-endymion] “ For [himself]425-endymion , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , “ not for [you]425-endymion . It makes [your]425-endymion fortune . ”[335-zenobia] “ The difficulties seem too great to contend with . ”[335-zenobia] “ What difficulties are there ? [You]425-endymion have got [the court]980-the court , and [you]425-endymion have got [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords . [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt was not nearly so well off , for [he]336-mr. pitt had never been in office , and had at the same time to fight [Lord North]386-lord north and [that wicked [Mr. Fox]387-mr. fox , [the orator of the day]6881-the orator of the day , while [you]425-endymion have only got [Lord Althorp]387-mr. fox , who ca n’t order [his]387-mr. fox own dinner]387-mr. fox . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion am in amazement , ”[425-endymion] said [Ferrars]425-endymion , and [he]425-endymion seemed plunged in thought . “ But [you]425-endymion do not hesitate ? ”[425-endymion] “ No , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion said , looking up dreamily , for [he]425-endymion had been lost in abstraction ; and speaking in a measured and hollow voice , “ [I]425-endymion do not hesitate . ”[425-endymion] Then resuming a brisk tone [he]425-endymion said , “ This is not an age for hesitation ; if asked , [I]425-endymion will do the deed . ”[425-endymion] At this moment there was a tap at the door , and [the groom of [the chambers]1247-the chambers]1246-the groom of the chambers brought in a note for [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , which had been forwarded from [[his]425-endymion own residence]1248-his own residence , and which requested [his]425-endymion presence at [Apsley House]50-apsley house . Having read it , [he]425-endymion gave it to [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who exclaimed with delight , “ Do not lose a moment . [I]335-zenobia am so glad to have got rid of [Sir Robert]332-peel with [his]332-peel doubts and [his]332-peel difficulties . [We]6882-we want new blood . ”[335-zenobia] That was a wonderful walk for [William Ferrars]340-hurstley , from [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square to [Apsley House]50-apsley house . As [he]340-hurstley moved along , [he]340-hurstley was testing [his]340-hurstley courage and capacity for the sharp trials that awaited [him]340-hurstley . [He]340-hurstley felt [himself]340-hurstley not unequal to conjectures in which [he]340-hurstley had never previously indulged even in imagination . [His]340-hurstley had been an ambitious , rather than a soaring spirit . [He]340-hurstley had never contemplated the possession of power except under the aegis of [some commanding chief]1249-some commanding chief . Now it was for [him]340-hurstley to control [senates and guide councils]1250-senates and guide councils . [He]340-hurstley screwed [himself]340-hurstley up to the sticking - point . [Desperation]388-desperation is sometimes as powerful [an inspirer]1251-an inspirer as genius . [The great man]1252-the great man was alone,—calm , easy , and courteous . [He]1253-he had sent for [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , because having had one interview with [him]425-endymion , in which [his]425-endymion co - operation had been requested in the conduct of affairs , [the Duke]6633-the duke thought it was due to [him]425-endymion to give [him]425-endymion the earliest intimation of the change of circumstances . The vote of [the house of Commons]793-the house of commons on the motion of [Lord Ebrington]389-lord ebrington had placed an insurmountable barrier to the formation of a government , and [[his]340-hurstley Grace]1256-his grace had accordingly relinquished the commission with which [he]340-hurstley had been entrusted by [the King]6628-the king . Availing [himself]340-hurstley of [his]340-hurstley latch - key , [Ferrars]425-endymion re - entered [[his]340-hurstley home]1258-his home unnoticed . [He]425-endymion went at once to [[his]340-hurstley library]1259-his library , and locked the door of [the apartment]1260-the apartment . There sitting before [his]340-hurstley desk , [he]425-endymion buried [his]425-endymion face in [his]425-endymion hands and remained in that posture for a considerable time . They were tumultuous and awful thoughts that passed over [his]425-endymion brain . The dreams of a life were dissipated , and [he]425-endymion had to encounter the stern reality of [his]425-endymion position — and that was Ruin . [He]425-endymion was without hope and without resource . [His]425-endymion debts were vast ; [his]425-endymion patrimony was a fable ; and the mysterious inheritance of [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife had been tampered with . [The elder Ferrars]425-endymion had left an insolvent estate ; [he]425-endymion had supported [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son liberally , but latterly from [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son ’s own resources . [The father]1264-the father had made [himself]1264-the father [the principal trustee of [the son]1266-the son ’s marriage settlement]1265-the principal trustee of the son ’s marriage settlement . [[His]425-endymion colleague]1267-his colleague , [a relative of [the heiress]1269-the heiress]1268-a relative of the heiress , had died , and care was taken that [no one]6647-no one should be substituted in [his]425-endymion stead . All this had been discovered by [Ferrars]425-endymion on [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father ’s death , but ambition , and the excitement of a life of blended elation and peril , had sustained [him]425-endymion under the concussion . One by one every chance had vanished : first [his]425-endymion private means and then [his]425-endymion public prospects ; [he]425-endymion had lost office , and now [he]425-endymion was about to lose parliament . [His]425-endymion whole position , so long , and carefully , and skilfully built up , seemed to dissolve and dissipate into insignificant fragments . And now [he]425-endymion had to break the situation to [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . [She]1261-his wife was to become [the unprepared partner of the secret which had gnawed at [his]425-endymion heart for years , during which to [her]1261-his wife [[his]425-endymion mien]1274-his mien]1273-the unprepared partner of the secret which had gnawed at his heart for years , during which to her his mien had often been smiling and always serene . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was at [home]726-home , and alone , in [[her]330-mrs. ferrars luxurious boudoir]1276-her luxurious boudoir , and [he]425-endymion went to [her]1261-his wife at once . After years of dissimulation , now that all was over , [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars could not bear the suspense of four - and - twenty hours . It was difficult to bring [her]1261-his wife into a mood of mind capable of comprehending a tithe of what [she]1261-his wife had to learn ; and yet the darkest part of the tale [she]1261-his wife was never to know . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , though singularly intuitive , shrank from controversy , and settled everything by contradiction and assertion . [She]330-mrs. ferrars maintained for a long time that what [[her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband communicated to [her]330-mrs. ferrars could not be ; that it was absurd and even impossible . After a while , [she]330-mrs. ferrars talked of selling [her]330-mrs. ferrars diamonds and reducing [her]330-mrs. ferrars equipage , sacrificing which [she]330-mrs. ferrars assumed would put everything right . And when [she]330-mrs. ferrars found [[her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband still grave and still intimating that the sacrifices must be beyond all this , and that [they]1279-they must prepare for the life and habits of another social sphere , [she]330-mrs. ferrars became violent , and wept and declared [her]330-mrs. ferrars wrongs ; that [she]330-mrs. ferrars had been deceived and outraged and infamously treated . Remembering how long and with what apparent serenity in [her]330-mrs. ferrars presence [he]986-her husband had endured [his]986-her husband secret woes , and how one of the principal objects of [his]986-her husband life had ever been to guard [her]330-mrs. ferrars even from a shade of solicitude , even the restrained [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was affected ; [his]986-her husband countenance changed and [his]986-her husband eyes became suffused . When [she]330-mrs. ferrars observed this , [she]330-mrs. ferrars suddenly threw [her]330-mrs. ferrars arms round [his]986-her husband neck and with many embraces , amid sighs and tears , exclaimed , “ O [William]340-hurstley ! if [we]6883-we love [each other]916-each other , what does anything signify ? ”[330-mrs. ferrars] And what could anything signify under such circumstances and on such conditions ? As [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars pressed [[his]986-her husband beautiful wife]1280-his beautiful wife to [his]986-her husband heart , [he]986-her husband remembered only [his]986-her husband early love , which seemed entirely to revive . Unconsciously to [himself]986-her husband , too , [he]986-her husband was greatly relieved by this burst of tenderness on [her]330-mrs. ferrars part , for the prospect of this interview had been most distressful to [him]986-her husband . “ [[My]986-her husband darling]6885-my darling , ”[986-her husband] [he]986-her husband said , “ [ours]6883-we is not a case of common imprudence or misfortune . [We]6883-we are [the victims of a revolution]6886-the victims of a revolution , and [we]6883-we must bear [our]6883-we lot as becomes [us]6883-we under such circumstances . Individual misfortunes are merged in the greater catastrophe of [the country]6643-the country . ”[986-her husband] “ That is the true view , ”[1261-his wife] said [[his]986-her husband wife]1261-his wife ; “ and , after all , [the poor King of [France]12-france]6888-the poor king of france is much worse off than [we]6883-we are . However , [I]1261-his wife can not now buy [the Duchesse of [[Sevres]52-sevres ’ lace]6890-sevres ’ lace]6889-the duchesse of sevres ’ lace , which [I]1261-his wife had promised [her]1261-his wife to do . It is rather awkward . However , the best way always is to speak the truth . [I]1261-his wife must tell [the duchess]6891-the duchess [I]1261-his wife am powerless , and that [we]6883-we are [the victims of a revolution]6886-the victims of a revolution , like [herself]1261-his wife . ”[1261-his wife] Then [they]1282-they began to talk quite cosily together over [their]1282-they prospects , [he]986-her husband sitting on the sofa by [her]1261-his wife side and holding [her]1261-his wife hand . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars would not hear of retiring to [the continent]6678-the continent . “ No , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] [she]330-mrs. ferrars said , with all [her]330-mrs. ferrars sanguine vein returning , “ [you]986-her husband always used to say [I]330-mrs. ferrars brought [you]986-her husband luck , and [I]330-mrs. ferrars will bring [you]986-her husband luck yet . There must be a reaction . The wheel will turn and bring round [[our]6883-we friends]6653-our friends again . Do not let [us]6883-we then be out of the way . [Your]986-her husband claims are immense . [They]6894-they must do something for [you]986-her husband . [They]6894-they ought to give [you]986-her husband [India]31-india , and if [we]6883-we only set [our]6883-we mind upon it , [we]6883-we shall get it . Depend upon it , things are not so bad as they seem . What appear to be calamities are often the sources of fortune . [I]330-mrs. ferrars would much sooner that [you]986-her husband should be [Governor - General]6895-governor - general than [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister . [That odious House of Commons]6897-that odious house of commons is very wearisome . [I]330-mrs. ferrars am not sure any constitution can bear it very long . [I]330-mrs. ferrars am not sure whether [I]330-mrs. ferrars would not prefer being [Governor - General of [India]31-india]6898-governor - general of india even to being [Prime - Minister]6899-prime - minister . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] In consequence of the registration under the Reform Act it was not possible for parliament to be dissolved , and an appeal made to [the new constituency]1284-the new constituency , until the end of the year . This was advantageous to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , and afforded [him]425-endymion six months of personal security to arrange [his]425-endymion affairs . [Both husband]1285-both husband and [wife]1286-wife were proud , and were anxious to quit [the world]6658-the world with dignity . [All]1288-all were so busy about [themselves]1288-all at that period , and the vicissitudes of life between continental revolutions and English reform so various and extensive , that it was not difficult to avoid the scrutiny of [society]1025-society . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars broke to [Zenobia]335-zenobia that , as [[her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband was no longer to be in parliament , [they]1288-all had resolved to retire for some time to a country life , though , as [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had at length succeeded in impressing on [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife that [their]1288-all future income was to be counted by hundreds , rather than thousands , it was difficult for [her]330-mrs. ferrars to realise [a rural establishment that should combine dignity and economy]1292-a rural establishment that should combine dignity and economy . Without , however , absolutely alleging the cause , [she]330-mrs. ferrars contrived to baffle the various propositions of this kind which the energetic [Zenobia]335-zenobia made to [her]330-mrs. ferrars , and while [she]330-mrs. ferrars listened with apparent interest to accounts of [deer parks]1293-deer parks , and extensive shooting , and delightful neighbourhoods , would just exclaim , “ Charming ! but rather more , [I]330-mrs. ferrars fancy , than [we]1288-all require , for [we]1288-all mean to be very quiet till [[my]330-mrs. ferrars girl]6900-my girl is presented . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] [That young lady]1294-that young lady was now thirteen , and though [[her]1294-that young lady parents]1295-her parents were careful to say nothing in [her]1294-that young lady presence which would materially reveal [their]1288-all real situation , for which [they]1295-her parents intended very gradually to prepare [her]1294-that young lady , the scrutinising powers with which nature had prodigally invested [[their]1295-her parents daughter]1296-their daughter were not easily baffled . [She]1294-that young lady asked no questions , but nothing seemed to escape the penetrative glance of that large dark blue eye , calm amid all the mystery , and tolerating rather than sharing the frequent embrace of [[her]1294-that young lady parents]1295-her parents . After a while [[her]1294-that young lady brother]919-her brother came [home]726-home from [Eton]25-eton , to which [he]919-her brother was never to return . A few days before this event [she]1294-that young lady became unusually restless , and even agitated . When [he]919-her brother arrived , neither [Mr.]1300-mr. nor [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was at [home]726-home . [He]919-her brother knocked gaily at the door , [a schoolboy]1302-a schoolboy ’s knock , and was hardly in [the hall]1303-the hall when [his]919-her brother name was called , and [he]919-her brother caught the face of [[his]919-her brother sister]1096-his sister , leaning over the balustrade of [the landing - place]1305-the landing - place . [He]919-her brother ran [upstairs]1306-upstairs with wondrous speed , and was in an instant locked in [her]1294-that young lady arms . [She]1294-that young lady kissed [him]919-her brother and kissed [him]919-her brother again , and when [he]919-her brother tried to speak , [she]1294-that young lady stopped [his]919-her brother mouth with kisses . And then [she]1294-that young lady said , “ Something has happened . What it is [I]1294-that young lady can not make out , but [we]6901-we are to have [no more ponies]6902-no more ponies . ”[1294-that young lady] At [the foot of [the Berkshire downs]1308-the berkshire downs]1307-the foot of the berkshire downs , and [itself]1309-itself on a gentle elevation , there is [an old hall]1310-an old hall with gable ends and lattice windows , standing in grounds which once were stately , and [where there are yet glade - like terraces of yew trees]1311-where there are yet glade - like terraces of yew trees , which give an air of dignity to a neglected scene . In the front of [the hall]1303-the hall huge gates of iron , highly wrought , and bearing an ancient date as well as the shield of [a noble house]1313-a noble house , opened on [a village green]1314-a village green , round which were clustered [the cottages of [the parish]1316-the parish]1315-the cottages of the parish with only one exception , and that was [the vicarage house]1317-the vicarage house , [a modern building , not without taste]1318-a modern building , not without taste , and surrounded by [a small but brilliant garden]1319-a small but brilliant garden . [The church]6648-the church was contiguous to [the hall]1303-the hall , and had been raised by [the lord]1322-the lord on a portion of [[his]1322-the lord domain]1323-his domain . Behind [the hall]1303-the hall and [its]1303-the hall enclosure , [the country]6643-the country was [common land]1326-common land but picturesque . [It]6643-the country had once been [a beech forest]1327-a beech forest , and though the timber had been greatly cleared , [the green land]1328-the green land was still occasionally dotted , sometimes with groups and sometimes with single trees , while the juniper which here abounded , and rose to a great height , gave a rich wildness to the scene , and sustained [its]6643-the country forest character . [Hurstley]340-hurstley had for many years been deserted by [the family to which [it]340-hurstley belonged]1329-the family to which it belonged . Indeed , it was rather difficult to say to whom [it]340-hurstley did belong . A dreary fate had awaited an ancient , and , in [its]340-hurstley time , even not immemorable home . [It]340-hurstley had fallen into chancery , and for the last half - century had either been uninhabited or let to [strangers]1330-strangers . [[Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ’ lawyer]1331-mr. ferrars ’ lawyer was in the chancery suit , and knew all about [it]340-hurstley . The difficulty of finding [a tenant]1332-a tenant for such a place , never easy , was increased by [its]340-hurstley remoteness from any railway communication , which was now beginning to figure as an important element in such arrangements . [The Master]1333-the master in [Chancery]54-chancery would be satisfied with a nominal rent , provided only [he]1333-the master could obtain [a family of consideration]1334-a family of consideration to hold under [him]1333-the master . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was persuaded to go down alone to reconnoitre [the place]1335-the place . It pleased [him]425-endymion . [It]1335-the place was aristocratic , yet singularly inexpensive . [The house]929-the house contained [an immense hall]1337-an immense hall , which reached the roof , and which would have become [a baronial mansion]1338-a baronial mansion , and a vast staircase in keeping ; but [the living rooms]1339-the living rooms were moderate , even small , in dimensions , and not numerous . [The land]6683-the land [he]425-endymion was expected to take consisted only of a few meadows , which [he]425-endymion could let if necessary , and [a single labourer]1341-a single labourer could manage [the garden]1342-the garden . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was so delighted with the description of [the galleried hall]1343-the galleried hall , that [she]330-mrs. ferrars resolved on [their]1344-their taking [Hurstley]340-hurstley without even [her]330-mrs. ferrars previously visiting [it]340-hurstley . The only things [she]330-mrs. ferrars cared for in [the country]6643-the country were [a hall]1346-a hall and a pony - chair . [All the carriages]1347-all the carriages were sold , and [all the servants]1348-all the servants discharged . [Two or three maid - servants]1349-two or three maid - servants and [a man who must be found in [the country]6643-the country , who could attend [them]1349-two or three maid - servants at table , and valet alike [[his]425-endymion master]1352-his master and [the pony]1353-the pony]1350-a man who must be found in the country , who could attend them at table , and valet alike his master and the pony , was the establishment which was to succeed [the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away [their]1354-the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away their lives in the saloons of hill street , and the groves and gardens of wimbledon lives in [the saloons of [Hill Street]19-hill street]1355-the saloons of hill street , and [the groves and gardens of [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon]1356-the groves and gardens of wimbledon]1354-the crowd of retainers who had so long lounged away their lives in the saloons of hill street , and the groves and gardens of wimbledon . [Mr.]1357-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars and [[their]1357-mr. daughter]1296-their daughter travelled down to [Hurstley]340-hurstley in a post - chaise ; [Endymion]425-endymion , with [the servants]1359-the servants , was sent by [the stage - coach]1360-the stage - coach , which accomplished the journey of sixty miles in ten hours . [Myra]466-myra said little during the journey , but an expression of ineffable contempt and disgust seemed permanent on [her]466-myra countenance . Sometimes [she]466-myra shrugged [her]466-myra shoulders , sometimes [she]466-myra raised [her]466-myra eyebrows , and sometimes [she]466-myra turned up [her]466-myra nose . And then [she]466-myra gave a sigh ; but it was a sigh not of sorrow , but of impatience . [[Her]466-myra parents]1295-her parents lavished attentions on [her]466-myra which [she]466-myra accepted without recognition , only occasionally observing that [she]466-myra wished [she]466-myra had gone with [Endymion]425-endymion . It was dusk when [they]1295-her parents arrived at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and the melancholy hour did not tend to raise [their]1295-her parents spirits . However , [[the gardener]1362-the gardener ’s wife]1363-the gardener ’s wife had lit a good fire of beechwood in [the drawing - room]1364-the drawing - room , and threw as [they]1295-her parents entered a pannier of cones upon the logs , which crackled and cheerfully blazed away . Even [Myra]466-myra seemed interested by the novelty of the wood fire and the iron dogs . [She]466-myra remained by [their]1295-her parents side , looking abstractedly on the expiring logs , while [[her]466-myra parents]1295-her parents wandered about [the house]929-the house and examined or prepared the requisite arrangements . While [they]1295-her parents were yet absent , there was some noise and a considerable bustle in [the hall]1303-the hall . [Endymion]425-endymion and [[his]425-endymion retinue]1368-his retinue had arrived . Then [Myra]466-myra immediately roused [herself]466-myra , and listened like a startled deer . But the moment [she]466-myra caught [his]425-endymion voice , an expression of rapture suffused [her]466-myra countenance . It beamed with vivacity and delight . [She]466-myra rushed away , pushed through [the servants]1359-the servants and the luggage , embraced [him]425-endymion and said , “ [We]1295-her parents will go over [the house]929-the house and see [[our]1295-her parents rooms]6904-our rooms together . ”[466-myra] Wandering without [a guide]1370-a guide and making many mistakes , fortunately [they]1295-her parents soon met [[their]1295-her parents parents]1371-their parents . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars good - naturedly recommenced [her]330-mrs. ferrars labours of inspection , and explained all [her]330-mrs. ferrars plans . There was [a very pretty room]1372-a very pretty room for [Endymion]425-endymion , and to - morrow it was to be very comfortable . [He]425-endymion was quite pleased . Then [they]1295-her parents were shown [[Myra]466-myra ’s room]1373-myra ’s room , but [she]466-myra said nothing , standing by with a sweet scoff , as it were , lingering on [her]466-myra lips , while [[her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother disserted on all the excellences of [the chamber]1375-the chamber . Then [they]1295-her parents were summoned to tea . [[The gardener]1362-the gardener ’s wife]1363-the gardener ’s wife was quite a leading spirit , and had prepared everything ; the curtains were drawn , and [the room]943-the room lighted ; an urn hissed ; there were piles of bread and butter and a pyramid of buttered toast . It was wonderful what an air of comfort had been conjured up in [this dreary mansion]1379-this dreary mansion , and it was impossible for [the travellers]1380-the travellers , however wearied or chagrined , to be insensible to the convenience and cheerfulness of all around [them]1380-the travellers . When the meal was over , [the children]864-the children sate together in whispering tattle . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars had left [the room]943-the room to see if all was ready for [their]1295-her parents hour of retirement , and [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was walking up and down [the room]943-the room , absorbed in thought . “ What do [you]425-endymion think of it all , [Endymion]425-endymion ? ”[466-myra] whispered [Myra]466-myra to [[her]466-myra twin]1384-her twin . “ [I]425-endymion rather like it , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion said . [She]466-myra looked at [him]425-endymion with a glance of blended love and mockery , and then [she]466-myra said in [his]425-endymion ear , “ [I]466-myra feel as if [we]6905-we had fallen from some star . ”[466-myra] The morrow brought a bright autumnal morn , and [every one]1385-every one woke , if not happy , interested . There was much to see and much to do . The dew was so heavy that [the children]864-the children were not allowed to quit the broad gravel walk that bounded [one side of [the old house]1388-the old house]1387-one side of the old house , but [they]864-the children caught enticing vistas of [the gleamy glades]1389-the gleamy glades , and the abounding light and shade softened and adorned everything . Every sight and sound too was novel , and from the rabbit that started out of [the grove]1390-the grove , stared at [them]864-the children and then disappeared , to the jays chattering in [the more distant woods]1391-the more distant woods , all was wonderment at least for a week . [They]864-the children saw squirrels for the first time , and for the first time beheld a hedgehog . [[Their]864-the children parents]1371-their parents were busy in [the house]929-the house ; [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion unpacking and settling [his]425-endymion books , and [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife arranging some few articles of ornamental furniture that had been saved from the [London]10-london wreck , and rendering [[their]864-the children usual room]1395-their usual room of residence as refined as was in [her]1261-his wife power . It is astonishing how much effect [a woman of taste]1396-a woman of taste can produce with a pretty chair or two full of fancy and colour , a table clothed with a few books , some family miniatures , a workbag of rich material , and some toys that [we]1397-we never desert . “ [I]330-mrs. ferrars have not much to work with , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] said [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , with a sigh , “ but [I]330-mrs. ferrars think the colouring is pretty . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] On the second day after [their]864-the children arrival , [the rector]1398-the rector and [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife made [them]864-the children a visit . [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock was [a naturalist]1400-a naturalist , and had written the history of [[his]390-mr. penruddock parish]1401-his parish . [He]390-mr. penruddock had escaped being [an Oxford don]1402-an oxford don by being preferred early to this college living , but [he]390-mr. penruddock had married [the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of [[their]864-the children new acquaintances]1404-their new acquaintances , and who , when [she]1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live had overcome [their]864-the children first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused [them]864-the children much with [her]1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live details respecting [the little world in which [they]864-the children were now to live]1405-the little world in which they were now to live]1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live . [She]1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live could not conceal [her]1403-the daughter of a don , who appreciated the grand manners of their new acquaintances , and who , when she had overcome their first rather awe - inspiring impression , became communicative and amused them much with her details respecting the little world in which they were now to live wonderment at the beauty of [the twins]913-the twins , though [they]913-the twins were no longer habited in those dresses which had once astonished even [Mayfair]96-mayfair . Part of the scheme of the new life was the education of [the children]864-the children by [[their]864-the children parents]1371-their parents . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had been [a distinguished scholar]1409-a distinguished scholar , and was still [a good one]1410-a good one . [He]425-endymion was patient and methodical , and deeply interested in [his]425-endymion contemplated task . So far as disposition was concerned [the pupil]1411-the pupil was not disappointing . [Endymion]425-endymion was of an affectionate disposition and inclined to treat [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father with deference . [He]425-endymion was gentle and docile ; but [he]425-endymion did not acquire knowledge with facility , and was remarkably deficient in that previous information on which [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father counted . [The other pupil]1414-the other pupil was of a different temperament . [She]1414-the other pupil learned with a glance , and remembered with extraordinary tenacity everything [she]1414-the other pupil had acquired . But [she]1414-the other pupil was neither tender nor deferential , and to induce [her]1414-the other pupil to study [you]1415-you could not depend on the affections , but only on [her]1414-the other pupil intelligence . So [she]1414-the other pupil was often fitful , capricious , or provoking , and [[her]1414-the other pupil mother]1374-her mother , who , though accomplished and eager , had neither the method nor the self - restraint of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , was often annoyed and irritable . Then there were scenes , or rather ebullitions on one side , for [Myra]466-myra was always unmoved and enraging from [her]466-myra total want of sensibility . Sometimes it became necessary to appeal to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , and [her]1414-the other pupil manner to [[her]1414-the other pupil father]918-her father , though devoid of feeling , was at least not contemptuous . Nevertheless , on the whole the scheme , as time went on , promised to be not unsuccessful . [Endymion]425-endymion , though not rapidly , advanced surely , and made some amends for the years that had been wasted in [fashionable private schools]1418-fashionable private schools and the then frivolity of [Eton]25-eton . [Myra]466-myra , who , notwithstanding [her]466-myra early days of indulgence , had enjoyed the advantage of [admirable governesses]1419-admirable governesses , was well grounded in more than one modern language , and [she]466-myra soon mastered [them]1420-them . And in due time , though much after the period on which [we]1421-we are now touching , [she]466-myra announced [her]466-myra desire to become acquainted with [German]392-german , in those days a much rarer acquirement than at present . [[Her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother could not help [her]466-myra in this respect , and that was perhaps an additional reason for the study of this tongue , for [Myra]466-myra was impatient of tuition , and not unjustly full of self - confidence . [She]466-myra took also the keenest interest in the progress of [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , made [herself]466-myra acquainted with all [his]919-her brother lessons , and sometimes helped [him]919-her brother in [their]1424-their achievement . Though [they]1424-their had absolutely no acquaintance of any kind except [the rector]1398-the rector and [[his]1398-the rector family]1426-his family , life was not dull . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was always employed , for besides the education of [[his]425-endymion children]1427-his children , [he]425-endymion had systematically resumed a habit in which [he]425-endymion had before occasionally indulged , and that was political composition . [He]425-endymion had in [his]425-endymion lofty days been the author of more than one essay , in the most celebrated political publication of [the Tories]1428-the tories , which had commanded attention and obtained celebrity . [Many a public man of high rank and reputation]1429-many a public man of high rank and reputation , and [even more than one Prime Minister]1430-even more than one prime minister , had contributed in [their]1429-many a public man of high rank and reputation time to its famous pages , but never without being paid . It was the organic law of this publication , that gratuitous contributions should never be admitted . And in this principle there was as much wisdom as pride . [Celebrated statesmen]1431-celebrated statesmen would point with complacency to the snuff - box or the picture which had been purchased by [their]1431-celebrated statesmen literary labour , and there was more than one bracelet on the arm of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , and more than one genet in [her]330-mrs. ferrars stable , which had been the reward of a profound or a slashing article by [William]340-hurstley . What had been the occasional diversion of political life was now to be the source of regular income . Though living in profound solitude , [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars had a vast sum of political experience to draw upon , and though [his]425-endymion training and general intelligence were in reality too exclusive and academical for the stirring age which had now opened , and on which [he]425-endymion had unhappily fallen , [they]1432-they nevertheless suited the audience to which [they]1432-they were particularly addressed . [His]425-endymion Corinthian style , in which the Maenad of [Mr. Burke]380-burke was habited in the last mode of [Almack]360-almack ’s , [his]425-endymion sarcasms against the illiterate and [his]425-endymion invectives against the low , [his]425-endymion descriptions of the country life of [the aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy contrasted with the horrors of the guillotine , [his]425-endymion Horatian allusions and [his]425-endymion Virgilian passages , combined to produce a whole which equally fascinated and alarmed [[his]425-endymion readers]1434-his readers . These contributions occasioned some communications with the editor or [publisher of the Review , which were not without interest]1435-publisher of the review , which were not without interest . Parcels came down by the coach , enclosing not merely proof sheets , but frequently new books — the pamphlet of the hour before it was published , or a volume of discoveries in [unknown lands]1436-unknown lands . It was a link to [the world]6658-the world [they]1432-they had quitted without any painful associations . Otherwise [their]1432-they communications with [the outside world]1438-the outside world were slight and rare . It is difficult for [us]1439-us , who live in an age of railroads , telegraphs , penny posts and penny newspapers , to realise how uneventful , how limited in thought and feeling , as well as in incident , was the life of [an English family of retired habits and limited means]1440-an english family of retired habits and limited means , only forty years ago . [The whole world]1441-the whole world seemed to be morally , as well as materially , “ adscripti glebae . ”[1442-mr.] [Mr.]1442-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars did not wish to move , but had [they]1432-they so wished , it would have been under any circumstances for [them]1432-they a laborious and costly affair . The only newspaper [they]1432-they saw was the “ Evening Mail , ”[1442-mr.] which arrived three times a week , and was the “ Times ”[1442-mr.] newspaper with all its contents except its advertisements . As [the “ Times ”[1442-mr.] newspaper]1443-the “ times ” newspaper had the credit of mainly contributing to the passing of [Lord Grey]384-lord grey ’s Reform Bill , and was then whispered to enjoy the incredible sale of twelve thousand copies daily , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion assumed that in [its]1443-the “ times ” newspaper columns [he]425-endymion would trace the most authentic intimations of coming events . The cost of postage was then so heavy , that domestic correspondence was necessarily very restricted . But this vexatious limitation hardly applied to [the Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . [They]1432-they had never paid postage . [They]1432-they were born and had always lived in [the franking world]1444-the franking world , and although [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had now [himself]425-endymion lost the privilege , both official and parliamentary , still all [[their]1432-they correspondents]1445-their correspondents were [frankers]1446-frankers , and [they]1432-they addressed [their]1432-they replies without compunction to [those who were free]1447-those who were free . Nevertheless , it was astonishing how little in [their]1432-they new life [they]1432-they cared to avail [themselves]1432-they of this correspondence . At first [Zenobia]335-zenobia wrote every week , almost every day , to [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , but after a time [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , though at first pleased by the attention , felt its recognition a burthen . Then [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who at length , for the first time in [her]335-zenobia life , had taken a gloomy view of affairs , relapsed into a long silence , and in fact had nearly forgotten [the Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , for as [she]335-zenobia [herself]335-zenobia used to say , “ How can one recollect [people whom [one]6769-one never meets]6906-people whom one never meets ? ”[335-zenobia] In the meantime , for [we]1448-we have been a little anticipating in [our]1448-we last remarks , [[the family]891-the family at [Hurstley]340-hurstley]1450-the family at hurstley were much pleased with [the country [they]1450-the family at hurstley now inhabited]1451-the country they now inhabited . [They]1450-the family at hurstley made excursions of discovery into the interior of [[their]1450-the family at hurstley world]1452-their world , [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars and [Myra]466-myra in the pony - chair , [[her]335-zenobia husband]986-her husband and [Endymion]425-endymion walking by [their]1450-the family at hurstley side , and [Endymion]425-endymion sometimes taking [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister ’s seat against [his]425-endymion wish , but in deference to [her]335-zenobia irresistible will . Even [Myra]466-myra could hardly be insensible to the sylvan wildness of [the old chase]1455-the old chase , and [the romantic villages in [the wooded clefts of the downs]1457-the wooded clefts of the downs]1456-the romantic villages in the wooded clefts of the downs . As for [Endymion]425-endymion [he]425-endymion was delighted , and it seemed to [him]425-endymion , perhaps [he]425-endymion unconsciously felt it , that this larger and more frequent experience of nature was a compensation for much which [they]1450-the family at hurstley had lost . After a time , when [they]1450-the family at hurstley had become a little acquainted with [simple neighbourhood]1458-simple neighbourhood , and the first impression of wildness and novelty had worn out , [the twins]913-the twins were permitted to walk together alone , though within certain limits . [The village]1460-the village and [[its]1460-the village vicinity]1461-its vicinity was quite free , but [they]1450-the family at hurstley were not permitted to enter [the woods]1462-the woods , and not to wander on the chase out of sight of [the mansion]1463-the mansion . These walks alone with [Endymion]425-endymion were the greatest pleasure of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister . [She]1096-his sister delighted to make [him]425-endymion tell [her]1096-his sister of [his]425-endymion life at [Eton]25-eton , and if [she]1096-his sister ever sighed it was when [she]1096-his sister lamented that [[his]425-endymion residence]1465-his residence there had been so short . Then [they]1450-the family at hurstley found an inexhaustible fund of interest and sympathy in the past . [They]1450-the family at hurstley wondered if [they]1450-the family at hurstley ever should have ponies again . “ [I]466-myra think not , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , “ and yet how merry to scamper together over this chase ! ”[466-myra] “ But [they]1450-the family at hurstley would not let [us]1450-the family at hurstley go , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ without [a groom]6908-a groom . ”[425-endymion] “ [A groom]6908-a groom ! ”[466-myra] exclaimed [Myra]466-myra , with an elfish laugh ; “ [I]466-myra believe , if the truth were really known , [we]1450-the family at hurstley ought to be making [our]1450-the family at hurstley own beds and washing [our]1450-the family at hurstley own dinner plates . ”[466-myra] “ And are [you]466-myra sorry , [Myra]466-myra , for all that has happened ? ”[425-endymion] asked [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion hardly know what has happened . [They]1450-the family at hurstley keep it very close . But [I]425-endymion am too astonished to be sorry . Besides , what is the use of whimpering ? ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion cried very much one day , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Ah , [you]466-myra are soft , [dear darling]6910-dear darling . [I]425-endymion never cried in [my]425-endymion life , except once with rage . ”[425-endymion] At Christmas [a new character]1466-a new character appeared on the stage , [[the rector]1398-the rector ’s son]1468-the rector ’s son , [Nigel]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort had completed a year with [a private tutor]1469-a private tutor , and was on the eve of commencing [his]548-lord montfort first term at [Oxford]16-oxford , being eighteen , nearly five years older than [the twins]913-the twins . [He]548-lord montfort was tall , with a countenance of remarkable intelligence and power , though still softened by the innocence and bloom of boyhood . [He]548-lord montfort was destined to be [a clergyman]1471-a clergyman . [The twins]913-the twins were often thrown into [his]548-lord montfort society , for though too old to be [[their]913-the twins mere companion]1473-their mere companion , [his]548-lord montfort presence was an excuse for [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock more frequently joining [them]913-the twins in [their]913-the twins strolls , and under [her]394-mrs. penruddock auspices [their]913-the twins wanderings had no limit , except the shortness of the days ; but [they]913-the twins found some compensation for this in [their]913-the twins frequent visits to [the rectory]1474-the rectory , which was [a cheerful and agreeable home]1475-a cheerful and agreeable home , full of stuffed birds , and dried plants , and marvellous fishes , and other innocent trophies and triumphs over nature . [The tenant of [the Manor Farm]1477-the manor farm]1476-the tenant of the manor farm was a good specimen of [[his]548-lord montfort class]1478-his class ; [a thorough Saxon , ruddy and bright visaged , with an athletic though rather bulky frame , hardened by exposure to the seasons and constant exercise]1479-a thorough saxon , ruddy and bright visaged , with an athletic though rather bulky frame , hardened by exposure to the seasons and constant exercise . Although [he]548-lord montfort was [the tenant of [several hundred acres]1481-several hundred acres]1480-the tenant of several hundred acres , [he]548-lord montfort had an eye to the main chance in little things , which is a characteristic of [farmers]1482-farmers , but [he]548-lord montfort was good - natured and obliging , and while [he]548-lord montfort foraged [their]913-the twins pony , furnished [their]913-the twins woodyard with logs and faggots , and supplied [them]913-the twins from [his]548-lord montfort dairy , [he]548-lord montfort gratuitously performed for [the family]891-the family at [the hall]1303-the hall many other offices which tended to [their]891-the family comfort and convenience , but which cost [him]548-lord montfort nothing . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion liked to have a chat every now and then with [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry , who had a shrewd and idiomatic style of expressing [his]395-farmer thornberry limited , but in its way complete , experience of [men]1114-men and things , which was amusing and interesting to [a man of [the world]6658-the world whose knowledge of rural life was mainly derived from grand shooting parties at [great houses]1488-great houses]1486-a man of the world whose knowledge of rural life was mainly derived from grand shooting parties at great houses . The pride and torment of [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry ’s life was [[his]395-farmer thornberry only child]1489-his only child , [Job]396-job . “ [I]1490-the farmer gave [him]548-lord montfort the best of educations , ”[1490-the farmer] said [the farmer]1490-the farmer ; “ [he]548-lord montfort had a much better chance than [I]1490-the farmer had [myself]1490-the farmer , for [I]1490-the farmer do not pretend to be [a scholar]6911-a scholar , and never was ; and yet [I]1490-the farmer can not make head or tail of [him]548-lord montfort . [I]1490-the farmer wish [you]1490-the farmer would speak to [him]548-lord montfort some day , [sir]6912-sir . [He]548-lord montfort goes against [the land]6683-the land , and yet [we]6914-we have been on it for three generations , and have nothing to complain of ; and [he]548-lord montfort is [a good farmer]6915-a good farmer , too , is Job , none better ; a little too fond of experimenting , but then [he]548-lord montfort is young . But [I]1490-the farmer am very much afraid [he]548-lord montfort will leave [me]1490-the farmer . [I]1490-the farmer think it is this new thing [the big - wigs]6916-the big - wigs have set up in [London]10-london that has put [him]548-lord montfort wrong , for [he]548-lord montfort is always reading [their]6916-the big - wigs papers . ”[1490-the farmer] “ And what is that ? ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Well , [they]6916-the big - wigs call [themselves]6916-the big - wigs [the Society for the Diffusion of Knowledge]6917-the society for the diffusion of knowledge , and [Lord Brougham]397-lord brougham is at the head of it . ”[425-endymion] “ Ah ! [he]397-lord brougham is [a dangerous man]6918-a dangerous man , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Do [you]425-endymion know , [I]425-endymion think [he]397-lord brougham is , ”[425-endymion] said [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry , very seriously , “ and by this token , [he]397-lord brougham says a knowledge of chemistry is necessary for the cultivation of the soil . ”[395-farmer thornberry] “ [Brougham]397-lord brougham is [a man who would say anything]6919-a man who would say anything , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ and of one thing [you]425-endymion may be quite certain , that there is no subject which [Lord Brougham]397-lord brougham knows thoroughly . [I]425-endymion have proved that , and if [you]425-endymion ever have time some winter evening to read something on the matter , [I]425-endymion will lend [you]425-endymion a number of the ‘ Quarterly Review , ’ which might interest [you]425-endymion . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]1490-the farmer wish [you]425-endymion would lend it to [Job]396-job , ”[1490-the farmer] said [the farmer]1490-the farmer . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion found [Job]396-job not quite so manageable in controversy as [[his]396-job father]788-his father . [His]396-job views were peculiar , and [his]396-job conclusions certain . [He]396-job had more than a smattering too of political economy , a kind of knowledge which [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion viewed with suspicion ; for though [he]396-job had [himself]396-job been looked upon as enlightened in this respect in the last years of [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , when [Lord Wallace]398-lord wallace and [Mr. Huskisson]333-huskisson were astonishing [the world]6658-the world , [he]396-job had relapsed , after the schism of [the Tory party]725-the tory party , into orthodoxy , and was satisfied that the tenets of [the economists]1495-the economists were mere theories , or could only be reduced into practice by revolution . “ But it is a pleasant life , that of [a farmer]6920-a farmer , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion to [Job]396-job . “ Yes , but life should be something more than pleasant , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job , who always looked discontented ; “ an ox in [a pasture]6921-a pasture has a pleasant life . ”[396-job] “ Well , and why should it not be a profitable one , too ? ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [I]396-job do not see [my]396-job way to that , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job moodily ; “ there is not much to be got out of [the land]6683-the land at any time , and still less on the terms [we]6923-we hold it . ”[396-job] “ But [you]396-job are not high - rented ! ”[396-job] “ Oh , rent is nothing , if everything else were right , but nothing is right , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ In the first place , [a farmer]6920-a farmer is [the only trader who has no security for [his]6920-a farmer capital]6925-the only trader who has no security for his capital . ”[396-job] “ Ah ! [you]396-job want a lease ? ”[396-job] “ [I]396-job should be very sorry to have a lease like any that [I]396-job have seen , ”[396-job] replied [Job]396-job . “ [We]6923-we had one once in [[our]6923-we family]6743-our family , and [we]6923-we keep it as a curiosity . It is ten skins long , and more tyrannical nonsense was never engrossed by [man]6751-man . ”[396-job] “ But [[your]396-job family]6928-your family , [I]425-endymion believe , has been on [this estate]6929-this estate for generations now , ”[425-endymion] said [Ferrars]425-endymion , “ and [they]6928-your family have done well . ”[425-endymion] “ [They]6928-your family have done about as well as [their]6928-your family stock . [They]6928-your family have existed , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job ; “ nothing more . ”[396-job] “ [[Your]396-job father]6930-your father always gives [me]425-endymion quite the idea of [a prosperous man]6931-a prosperous man , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Whether [he]6930-your father be or not [I]396-job am sure [I]396-job can not say , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job ; “ for as neither [he]6930-your father nor [any of [[his]6930-your father predecessors]6933-his predecessors]6932-any of his predecessors ever kept any accounts , it is rather difficult to ascertain [their]6928-your family exact condition . So long as [he]6930-your father has money enough in [his]6930-your father pocket to pay [[his]6930-your father labourers]6934-his labourers and buy a little stock , [[my]396-job father]6935-my father , like [every British farmer]6936-every british farmer , is content . The fact is , [he]6930-your father is [a serf]6937-a serf as much as [[his]6930-your father men]6938-his men , and until [we]6939-we get rid of feudalism [he]6930-your father will remain so . ”[396-job] “ These are strong opinions , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , drawing [himself]425-endymion up and looking a little cold . “ Yes , but [they]6928-your family will make [their]6928-your family way , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ So far as [I]396-job [myself]396-job am concerned , [I]396-job do not much care what happens to [the land]6683-the land , for [I]396-job do not mean to remain on [it]6683-the land ; but [I]396-job care for [the country]6643-the country . For the sake of [the country]6643-the country [I]396-job should like to see the whole thing upset . ”[396-job] “ What thing ? ”[425-endymion] asked [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Feudalism , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ [I]396-job should like to see [this estate]6929-this estate managed on the same principles as [they]6928-your family do [[their]6928-your family great establishments in [the north of [England]7-england]6945-the north of england]6944-their great establishments in the north of england . Instead of feudalism , [I]396-job would substitute the commercial principle . [I]396-job would have long leases without covenants ; no useless timber , and no game . ”[396-job] “ Why , [you]425-endymion would destroy [the country]6643-the country , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [We]6947-we owe everything to [the large towns]6948-the large towns , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ [The people in [the large towns]6948-the large towns]6949-the people in the large towns are miserable , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [They]6949-the people in the large towns can not be more miserable than [the people in [the country]6643-the country]6951-the people in the country , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ [Their]6949-the people in the large towns wretchedness is notorious , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ Look at [their]6949-the people in the large towns riots . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [we]6947-we had Swing in [the country]6643-the country only two or three years ago . ”[425-endymion] [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion looked sad . The reminiscence was too near and too fatal . After a pause [he]425-endymion said with an air of decision , and as if imparting a state secret , “ If it were not for [the agricultural districts]6954-the agricultural districts , [[the King]6628-the king ’s army]6956-the king ’s army could not be recruited . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , that would not break [my]396-job heart , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ Why , [[my]396-job good fellow]6957-my good fellow , [you]6957-my good fellow are [a Radical]6958-a radical ! ”[396-job] “ [They]6949-the people in the large towns may call [me]396-job what [they]6949-the people in the large towns like , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job ; “ but it will not alter matters . However , [I]396-job am going among [the Radicals]6959-the radicals soon , and then [I]396-job shall know what [they]6959-the radicals are . ”[396-job] “ And can [you]425-endymion leave [[your]425-endymion truly respectable parent]6960-your truly respectable parent ? ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion rather solemnly , for [he]425-endymion remembered [his]425-endymion promise to [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry to speak seriously to [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son . “ Oh ! [[my]425-endymion respectable parent]6961-my respectable parent will do very well without [me]425-endymion , [sir]6912-sir . Only let [him]6961-my respectable parent be able to drive into [Bamford]55-bamford on market day , and get [two or three linendrapers]6963-two or three linendrapers to take [their]6963-two or three linendrapers hats off to [him]6961-my respectable parent , and [he]6961-my respectable parent will be happy enough , and always ready to die for [our]6964-our glorious Constitution . ”[425-endymion] Eighteen hundred and thirty - two , the darkest and most distressing year in the life of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , closed in comparative calm and apparent content . [He]425-endymion was [himself]425-endymion greatly altered , both in manner and appearance . [He]425-endymion was kind and gentle , but [he]425-endymion was silent and rarely smiled . [His]425-endymion hair was grizzled , and [he]425-endymion began to stoop . But [he]425-endymion was always employed , and was interested in [his]425-endymion labours . [[His]425-endymion sanguine wife]1497-his sanguine wife bore up against [their]1498-their misfortunes with far more animation . [She]1497-his sanguine wife was at first amused with [her]1497-his sanguine wife new life , and when [she]1497-his sanguine wife was accustomed to it , [she]1497-his sanguine wife found a never - failing resource in [her]1497-his sanguine wife conviction of a coming reaction . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars possessed most feminine qualities , and many of them in excess . [She]330-mrs. ferrars could not reason , but [her]330-mrs. ferrars intuition was remarkable . [She]330-mrs. ferrars was of opinion that “ [these people]6744-these people never could go on , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] and that [they]1499-they must necessarily be succeeded by [William]340-hurstley and [[his]340-hurstley friends]844-his friends . In vain [[her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband , when [she]330-mrs. ferrars pressed [her]330-mrs. ferrars views and convictions on [him]986-her husband , would shake [his]986-her husband head over [the unprecedented majority of [the government]818-the government]1502-the unprecedented majority of the government , and sigh while [he]986-her husband acknowledged that [the Tories]328-the tories absolutely did not now command one fifth of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons ; [his]986-her husband shakes and sighs were equally disregarded by [her]330-mrs. ferrars , and [she]330-mrs. ferrars persisted in [her]330-mrs. ferrars dreams of riding upon elephants . After all [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was right . There is nothing more remarkable in political history than the sudden break - up of [the Whig party]1505-the whig party after [their]1505-the whig party successful revolution of 1832 . It is one of the most striking instances on record of all the elements of political power being useless without [a commanding individual]1506-a commanding individual will . During the second year of [their]1505-the whig party exile in [the Berkshire hills]1507-the berkshire hills , affairs looked so black that it seemed no change could occur except further and more calamitous revolution . [Zenobia]335-zenobia went to [Vienna]28-vienna that [she]335-zenobia might breathe the atmosphere of law and order , and hinted to [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars that probably [she]335-zenobia should never return — at least not until [Parliament]24-parliament met , when [she]330-mrs. ferrars trusted [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords , if [they]6880-the house of lords were not abolished in the interval , would save [the country]6643-the country . And yet at the commencement of the following year [an old colleague of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]1510-an old colleague of mr. ferrars apprised [him]425-endymion , in the darkest and deepest confidence , that “ there was a screw loose , ”[425-endymion] and [he]425-endymion must “ look out for squalls . ”[425-endymion] In the meantime [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion increased and established [his]425-endymion claims on [[his]425-endymion party]1511-his party , if [they]1511-his party ever did rally , by [his]425-endymion masterly articles in [their]1511-his party great Review , which circumstances favoured and which kept up that increasing feeling of terror and despair which then was deemed necessary for the advancement of Conservative opinions . At [home]726-home a year or more had elapsed without change . The occasional appearance of [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort was the only event . It was to all a pleasing , and to [some of [the family]891-the family]1513-some of the family a deeply interesting one . [Nigel]548-lord montfort , though [a student]1515-a student and devoted to the holy profession for which [he]548-lord montfort was destined , was also [a sportsman]1516-a sportsman . [His]548-lord montfort Christianity was muscular , and [Endymion]425-endymion , to whom [he]548-lord montfort had taken a fancy , became the companion of [his]548-lord montfort pastimes . All the shooting of [the estate]1517-the estate was at [Nigel]548-lord montfort ’s command , but as there were [no keepers]1518-no keepers , it was of course very rough work . Still it was a novel and animating life for [Endymion]425-endymion ; and though the sport was slight , the pursuit was keen . Then [Nigel]548-lord montfort was [a great fisherman]1519-a great fisherman , and [here]1520-here [their]1521-their efforts had a surer return , for [they]1521-their dwelt in [a land of trout streams]1522-a land of trout streams , and in [[their]1521-their vicinity]1523-their vicinity was [a not inconsiderable river]1524-a not inconsiderable river . It was an adventure of delight to pursue [some of [these streams]1526-these streams]1525-some of these streams to [[their]1521-their source]1527-their source , throwing , as [they]1521-their rambled on , the fly in [the rippling waters]1528-the rippling waters . [Myra]466-myra , too , took some pleasure in these fishing expeditions , carrying [their]1521-their luncheon and a German book in [her]466-myra wallet , and sitting quietly on the bank for hours , when [they]1521-their had fixed upon [some favoured pool]1529-some favoured pool for a prolonged campaign . Every time that [Nigel]548-lord montfort returned [home]726-home , a difference , and a striking difference , was observed in [him]548-lord montfort . [His]548-lord montfort person , of course , became more manly , [his]548-lord montfort manner more assured , [his]548-lord montfort dress more modish . It was impossible to deny that [he]548-lord montfort was extremely good - looking , interesting in [his]548-lord montfort discourse , and distinguished in [his]548-lord montfort appearance . [Endymion]425-endymion idolised [him]548-lord montfort . [Nigel]548-lord montfort was [[his]425-endymion model]1531-his model . [He]548-lord montfort imitated [his]548-lord montfort manner , caught the tone of [his]548-lord montfort voice , and began to give opinions on subjects , sacred and profane . After a hard morning ’s march , one day , as [they]1521-their were lolling on the turf amid the old beeches and the juniper , [Nigel]548-lord montfort said — “ What does [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion mean [you]425-endymion to be , [Endymion]425-endymion ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]425-endymion do not know , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , looking perplexed . “ But [I]425-endymion suppose [you]548-lord montfort are to be something ? ”[425-endymion] “ Yes ; [I]548-lord montfort suppose [I]548-lord montfort must be something ; because [papa]6966-papa has lost [his]6966-papa fortune . ”[548-lord montfort] “ And what would [you]425-endymion like to be ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]425-endymion never thought about it , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ In [my]548-lord montfort opinion there is only one thing for [a man]807-a man to be in this age , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort peremptorily ; “ [he]807-a man should go into [the Church]13-the church . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [The Church]13-the church ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ There will soon be nothing else left , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort . “ [The Church]6648-the church must last for ever . [It]6648-the church is built upon a rock . [It]6648-the church was founded by [God]401-god ; all other governments have been founded by [men]1114-men . When [they]1114-men are destroyed , and the process of destruction seems rapid , there will be nothing left to govern [mankind]786-mankind except the Church . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Indeed ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ [papa]6966-papa is very much in favour of [the Church]13-the church , and , [I]425-endymion know , is writing something about it . ”[425-endymion] “ Yes , but [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion is [an Erastian]6972-an erastian , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort ; “ [you]6973-you need not tell [him]425-endymion [I]548-lord montfort said so , but [he]425-endymion is [one]6769-one . [He]425-endymion wants [the Church]6648-the church to be [the servant of [the State]1022-the state]6976-the servant of the state , and all that sort of thing , but that will not do any longer . This destruction of [the Irish bishoprics]6978-the irish bishoprics has brought affairs to a crisis . [No human power]6979-no human power has the right to destroy a bishopric . It is a divinely - ordained office , and when [a diocese]6980-a diocese is once established , it is eternal . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]425-endymion see , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , much interested . “ [I]548-lord montfort wish , ”[548-lord montfort] continued [Nigel]548-lord montfort , “ [you]6973-you were two or three years older , and [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion could send [you]6973-you to [Oxford]16-oxford . That is the place to understand these things , and they will soon be the only things to understand . [The rector]1398-the rector knows nothing about them . [[My]548-lord montfort father]6935-my father is thoroughly high and dry , and has not the slightest idea of Church principles . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Indeed ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ It is quite a new set even at [Oxford]16-oxford , ”[548-lord montfort] continued [Nigel]548-lord montfort ; “ but [their]6983-their principles are as old as [the Apostles]6984-the apostles , and come down from them , straight . ”[548-lord montfort] “ That is a long time ago , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]548-lord montfort have a great fancy , ”[548-lord montfort] continued [Nigel]548-lord montfort , without apparently attending to [him]425-endymion , “ to give [you]6973-you a thorough Church education . It would be the making of [you]6973-you . [You]6973-you would then have a purpose in life , and never be in doubt or perplexity on any subject . [We]6985-we ought to move heaven and [earth]6986-earth to induce [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion to send [you]6973-you to [Oxford]16-oxford . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]425-endymion will speak to [Myra]466-myra about it , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]548-lord montfort said something of this to [[your]6973-you sister]6987-your sister the other day , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , “ but [I]548-lord montfort fear [she]6987-your sister is terribly [Erastian]402-erastian . However , [I]548-lord montfort will give [you]6973-you something to read . It is not very long , but [you]6973-you can read it at [your]6973-you leisure , and then [we]6988-we will talk over it afterwards , and perhaps [I]548-lord montfort may give [you]6973-you something else . ”[548-lord montfort] [Endymion]425-endymion did not fail to give a report of this conversation and similar ones to [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , for [he]425-endymion was in the habit of telling [her]1096-his sister everything . [She]1096-his sister listened with attention , but not with interest , to [his]425-endymion story . [Her]1096-his sister expression was kind , but hardly serious . [Her]1096-his sister wondrous eyes gave [him]425-endymion a glance of blended mockery and affection . “ [Dear darling]6910-dear darling , ”[1096-his sister] [she]1096-his sister said , “ if [you]6910-dear darling are to be [a clergyman]1471-a clergyman , [I]1096-his sister should like [you]6910-dear darling to be [a cardinal]6991-a cardinal . ”[1096-his sister] The dark deep hints that had reached [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion at the beginning of 1834 were the harbingers of startling events . In the spring it began to be rumoured among [the initiated]755-the initiated , that the mighty Reform Cabinet with [its]1534-its colossal majority , and its testimonial goblets of gold , raised by the penny subscriptions of [the grateful people]1535-the grateful people , was in convulsions , and before the month of July had elapsed [Lord Grey]384-lord grey had resigned , under circumstances which exhibited the entire demoralisation of [[his]384-lord grey party]1511-his party . Except [Zenobia]335-zenobia , [every one]1385-every one was of the opinion that [the King]6628-the king acted wisely in entrusting the reconstruction of [the Whig ministry]1539-the whig ministry to [[his]6628-the king late Secretary of State]1540-his late secretary of state , [Lord Melbourne]403-lord melbourne . Nevertheless , it could no longer be concealed , nay , it was invariably admitted , that the political situation had been largely and most unexpectedly changed , and that there was a prospect , dim , perhaps , yet not undefinable , of the conduct of public affairs again falling to the alternate management of [two rival constitutional parties]1541-two rival constitutional parties . [Zenobia]335-zenobia was so full of hope , and almost of triumph , that [she]335-zenobia induced [[her]335-zenobia lord]1542-her lord in the autumn to assemble [[their]1543-their political friends]1544-their political friends at [one of [his]1542-her lord great seats]1545-one of his great seats , and [Mr.]1546-mr. and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars were urgently invited to join [the party]1547-the party . But , after some hesitation , [they]1543-their declined this proposal . Had [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion been as sanguine as [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife , [he]425-endymion would perhaps have overcome [his]425-endymion strong disinclination to re - enter [the world]6658-the world , but though no longer despairing of a Tory revival , [he]425-endymion was of opinion that a considerable period , even several years , must elapse before its occurrence . Strange to say , [he]425-endymion found no difficulty in following [his]425-endymion own humour through any contrary disposition on the part of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . With all [her]335-zenobia ambition and passionate love of society , [she]335-zenobia was unwilling to return to that stage , where [she]335-zenobia once had blazed , in a subdued and almost subordinate position . In fact , it was an affair of the wardrobe . [The queen of costumes , whose fanciful and gorgeous attire even [Zenobia]335-zenobia was wo nt to praise]1550-the queen of costumes , whose fanciful and gorgeous attire even zenobia was wo nt to praise , could not endure a reappearance in old dresses . “ [I]335-zenobia do not so much care about [my]335-zenobia jewels , [William]340-hurstley , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia said to [[her]335-zenobia husband]986-her husband , “ but [one]6769-one must have new dresses . ”[335-zenobia] It was a still mild day in November , a month which in [the country]6643-the country , and especially on [the light soils]1553-the light soils , has many charms , and [the whole Ferrars family]1554-the whole ferrars family were returning [home]726-home after an afternoon ramble on the chase . The leaf had changed but had not fallen , and the vast spiral masses of the dark green juniper effectively contrasted with the rich brown foliage of the beech , varied occasionally by the scarlet leaves of the wild cherry tree , that always mingles with [these woods]1556-these woods . Around [the house]929-the house were some lime trees of large size , and at this period of the year their foliage , still perfect , was literally quite golden . They seemed like trees in some fairy tale of [imprisoned princesses]1558-imprisoned princesses or [wandering cavaliers]1559-wandering cavaliers , and such they would remain , until the fatal night that brings the first frost . “ There is a parcel from [London]10-london , ”[1560-the servant] said [the servant]1560-the servant to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , as [they]1561-they entered [the house]929-the house . “ It is on [your]425-endymion desk . ”[1560-the servant] A parcel from [London]10-london was one of the great events of [their]1561-they life . What could it be ? Perhaps some proofs , probably some books . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion entered [[his]425-endymion room]1563-his room alone . It was a very small brown paper parcel , evidently not books . [He]425-endymion opened it hastily , and disencumbered its contents of several coverings . The contents took the form of a letter — a single letter . The handwriting was recognised , and [he]425-endymion read the letter with an agitated countenance , and then [he]425-endymion opened the door of [[his]425-endymion room]1563-his room , and called loudly for [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife , who was by [his]425-endymion side in a few moments . “ A letter , [[my]425-endymion love]6993-my love , from [Barron]404-barron , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion cried . “ [The King]6628-the king has dismissed [Lord Melbourne]403-lord melbourne and sent for [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]370-the duke of wellington , who has accepted the conduct of affairs . ”[425-endymion] “ [You]425-endymion must go to [town]6995-town directly , ”[1261-his wife] said [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . “ [He]425-endymion offered [you]425-endymion the Cabinet in 1832 . [No person]6996-no person has such a strong claim on [him]425-endymion as [you]425-endymion have . ”[1261-his wife] “ It does not appear that [he]425-endymion is exactly [prime minister]6997-prime minister , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , looking again at the letter . “ [They]6998-they have sent for [Peel]332-peel , who is at [Rome]57-rome , but [the Duke]6633-the duke is to conduct [the government]818-the government till [he]6633-the duke arrives . ”[425-endymion] “ [You]425-endymion must go to [town]6995-town immediately , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] repeated [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ There is not a moment to be lost . Send down to [the Horse Shoe]7002-the horse shoe and secure [an inside place in [the Salisbury coach]7004-the salisbury coach]7003-an inside place in the salisbury coach . It reaches [this place]7005-this place at nine to - morrow morning . [I]330-mrs. ferrars will have everything ready . [You]425-endymion must take a portmanteau and a carpet - bag . [I]330-mrs. ferrars wonder if [you]425-endymion could get [a bedroom at [the Rodneys ’]7007-the rodneys ’]7006-a bedroom at the rodneys ’ . It would be so nice to be among [old friends]7008-old friends ; [they]7008-old friends must feel for [you]425-endymion . And then it will be near [the Carlton]58-the carlton , which is a great thing . [I]330-mrs. ferrars wonder how [he]6633-the duke will form [[his]6633-the duke cabinet]7009-his cabinet . What a pity [he]6633-the duke is not [here]1520-here ! ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ It is a wonderful event , but the difficulties must be immense , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] observed [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ Oh ! [you]425-endymion always see difficulties . [I]330-mrs. ferrars see none . [The King]6628-the king is with [us]7012-we , [the country]6643-the country is disgusted . It is what [I]330-mrs. ferrars always said would be ; the reaction is complete . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] “ Well , [we]7012-we had better now go and tell [the children]864-the children , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] said [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ [I]1567-i leave [you]864-the children all here for the first time , ”[1567-i] and [he]1567-i seemed to sigh . “ Well , [I]330-mrs. ferrars hope [we]7012-we shall soon join [you]1567-i , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] said [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars . “ It is the very best time for hiring [a house]7015-a house . What [I]330-mrs. ferrars have set [my]330-mrs. ferrars heart upon is [the Green Park]7016-the green park . [It]7016-the green park will be near [[your]864-the children office]7017-your office and not too near . [I]330-mrs. ferrars am sure [I]330-mrs. ferrars could not live again in [a street]7018-a street . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] [The children]864-the children were informed that public events of importance had occurred , that [the King]6628-the king had changed [his]6628-the king ministry , and that [papa]6966-papa must go up to [town]6995-town immediately and see [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]815-the duke of wellington . The eyes of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars danced with excitement as [she]330-mrs. ferrars communicated to [them]864-the children all this intelligence , and much more , with a volubility in which of late years [she]330-mrs. ferrars had rarely indulged . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion looked grave and said little . Then [he]425-endymion patted [Endymion]425-endymion on the head , and kissed [Myra]466-myra , who returned [his]425-endymion embrace with a warmth unusual with [her]466-myra . [The whole household]1573-the whole household soon became in a state of bustle with the preparations for the early departure of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . It seemed difficult to comprehend how filling a portmanteau and a carpet - bag could induce such excited and continuous exertions . But then there was so much to remember , and then there was always something forgotten . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was in [[her]330-mrs. ferrars bedroom]1574-her bedroom surrounded by all [[her]330-mrs. ferrars maids]1575-her maids ; [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was in [[his]425-endymion study]1576-his study looking out some papers which it was necessary to take with [him]425-endymion . [The children]864-the children were alone . “ [I]466-myra wonder if [we]864-the children shall be restored to [our]864-the children greatness , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra to [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Well , [I]466-myra shall be sorry to leave [the old place]7019-the old place ; [I]466-myra have been happy [here]1520-here . ”[466-myra] “ [I]466-myra have not , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ and [I]466-myra do not think [I]466-myra could have borne this life had it not been for [you]425-endymion . ”[466-myra] “ It will be a wonderful change , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ If it comes ; [I]425-endymion fear [papa]6966-papa is not daring enough . However , if [we]1578-we get out of this hole , it will be something . ”[425-endymion] Tea - time brought [them]1578-we all together again , but when the meal was over , none of the usual occupations of the evening were pursued ; no work , no books , no reading aloud . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was to get up very early , and that was a reason for all retiring soon . And yet neither [the husband]1579-the husband nor [the wife]1580-the wife really cared to sleep . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars sate by the fire in [[his]425-endymion dressing - room]1581-his dressing - room , speculating on all possible combinations , and infusing into [him]425-endymion all [her]330-mrs. ferrars suggestions and all [her]330-mrs. ferrars schemes . [She]330-mrs. ferrars was still prudent , and still would have preferred a great government — [India]31-india if possible ; but had made up [her]330-mrs. ferrars mind that [he]425-endymion must accept the cabinet . Considering what had occurred in 1832 , [she]330-mrs. ferrars thought [he]425-endymion was bound in honour to do so . [[Her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband listened rather than conversed , and seemed lost in thought . At last [he]425-endymion rose , and , embracing [her]330-mrs. ferrars with much affection , said , “ [You]330-mrs. ferrars forget [I]425-endymion am to rise with the lark . [I]425-endymion shall write to [you]330-mrs. ferrars every day . [Best and dearest of women]7022-best and dearest of women , [you]330-mrs. ferrars have always been right , and all [my]425-endymion good fortune has come from [you]330-mrs. ferrars . ”[425-endymion] It was a very tedious journey , and it took the whole day to accomplish a distance which [a rapid express train]1583-a rapid express train now can achieve in an hour . [The coach]1584-the coach carried [six inside passengers]1585-six inside passengers , and [they]1585-six inside passengers had to dine on [the road]1586-the road . [All the passengers]1587-all the passengers were [strangers]1330-strangers to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , and [he]425-endymion was by [them]1587-all the passengers unknown ; one of [them]1587-all the passengers purchased , though with difficulty , a second edition of the “ Times ”[1590-the purchaser of the paper] as [they]1587-all the passengers approached [London]10-london , and favoured [[his]425-endymion fellow - travellers]1589-his fellow - travellers with the news of the change of ministry . There was much excitement , and [the purchaser of the paper]1590-the purchaser of the paper gave it as [his]1590-the purchaser of the paper opinion , “ that it was an intrigue of [the Court]980-the court and [the Tories]1428-the tories , and would never do . ”[1591-another] [Another]1591-another modestly intimated that [he]425-endymion thought there was a decided reaction . A third announced that [England]7-england would never submit to be governed by [O’Connell]368-o’connell . As the gloom of evening descended , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion felt depressed . Though [his]425-endymion life at [Hurstley]340-hurstley had been pensive and melancholy , [he]425-endymion felt now the charm and the want of that sweet domestic distraction which had often prevented [his]425-endymion mind from over - brooding , and had softened life by sympathy in little things . Nor was it without emotion that [he]425-endymion found [himself]425-endymion again in [London]10-london , [[that proud city]1592-that proud city where once [he]425-endymion had [himself]425-endymion been so proud]1593-that proud city where once he had himself been so proud . [The streets]1594-the streets were lighted , and seemed swarming with an infinite population , and [the coach]1584-the coach finally stopped at [a great inn in [the Strand]59-the strand]1596-a great inn in the strand , where [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion thought it prudent to secure accommodation for the night . It was too late to look after [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys , but in deference to the strict injunction of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , [he]425-endymion paid [them]405-the rodneys a visit next morning on [his]425-endymion way to [[his]425-endymion political chief]1597-his political chief . In the days of [the great modistes]1598-the great modistes , when [an English lady]1599-an english lady might absolutely be dressed in [London]10-london , [the most celebrated mantua - maker in [that city]1601-that city]1600-the most celebrated mantua - maker in that city was [Madame Euphrosyne]406-madame euphrosyne . [She]406-madame euphrosyne was as fascinating as [she]406-madame euphrosyne was fashionable . [She]406-madame euphrosyne was so graceful , [her]406-madame euphrosyne manners were so pretty , so natural , and so insinuating ! [She]406-madame euphrosyne took so lively an interest in [[her]406-madame euphrosyne clients]1602-her clients — [her]406-madame euphrosyne very heart was in [their]1602-her clients good looks . [She]406-madame euphrosyne was a great favourite of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , and [that lady of [Madame Euphrosyne]406-madame euphrosyne]1603-that lady of madame euphrosyne . [She]406-madame euphrosyne assured [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars that [she]406-madame euphrosyne was prouder of dressing [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars than all [the other fine ladies in [London]10-london together]1604-the other fine ladies in london together , and [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars believed [her]406-madame euphrosyne . Unfortunately , while in the way of making a large fortune , [Madame Euphrosyne]406-madame euphrosyne , who was romantic , fell in love with , and married , [a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for [him]1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years a position in the company of [Drury Lane Theatre]1606-drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which [his]1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years abilities did not justify . After pillaging and plundering [[his]1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years wife]1261-his wife for many years]1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years , [he]1605-a very handsome and worthless husband , whose good looks had obtained for him a position in the company of drury lane theatre , then a place of refined resort , which his abilities did not justify . after pillaging and plundering his wife for many years finally involved [her]1261-his wife in such engagements , that [she]1261-his wife had to take refuge in [the Bankruptcy Court]1608-the bankruptcy court . [Her]1261-his wife business was ruined , and [her]1261-his wife spirit was broken , and [she]1261-his wife died shortly after of adversity and chagrin . [[Her]1261-his wife daughter]1609-her daughter [Sylvia]407-sylvia was then eighteen , and had inherited with the grace of [[her]407-sylvia mother]1374-her mother the beauty of [[her]407-sylvia less reputable parent]1611-her less reputable parent . [Her]407-sylvia figure was slight and undulating , and [she]407-sylvia was always exquisitely dressed . A brilliant complexion set off to advantage [her]407-sylvia delicate features , which , though serene , were not devoid of a certain expression of archness . [Her]407-sylvia white hands were delicate , [her]407-sylvia light eyes inclined to merriment , and [her]407-sylvia nose quite a gem , though a little turned up . After [their]1612-their ruin , [[her]407-sylvia profligate father]1613-her profligate father told [her]407-sylvia that [her]407-sylvia face was [her]407-sylvia fortune , and that [she]407-sylvia must provide for [herself]407-sylvia , in which [she]407-sylvia would find no difficulty . But [Sylvia]407-sylvia , though [she]407-sylvia had never enjoyed the advantage of any training , moral or religious , had no bad impulses even if [she]407-sylvia had no good ones , was of a rather cold character , and extremely prudent . [She]407-sylvia recoiled from the life of riot , and disorder , and irregularity , in which [she]407-sylvia had unwittingly passed [her]407-sylvia days , and which had terminated so tragically , and [she]407-sylvia resolved to make an effort to secure for [herself]407-sylvia a different career . [She]407-sylvia had heard that [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was in want of [an attendant]1614-an attendant , and [she]407-sylvia determined to apply for the post . As [one of the chief customers of [[her]407-sylvia mother]1374-her mother]1615-one of the chief customers of her mother , [Sylvia]407-sylvia had been in the frequent habit of waiting on [that lady]1617-that lady , with whom [she]407-sylvia had become a favourite . [She]407-sylvia was so pretty , and [the only person who could fit [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars]1618-the only person who could fit mrs. ferrars . [Her]407-sylvia appeal , therefore , was not in vain ; it was more than successful . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was attracted by [Sylvia]407-sylvia . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was magnificent , generous , and [she]330-mrs. ferrars liked to be [a patroness]1619-a patroness and surrounded by [favourites]1620-favourites . [She]330-mrs. ferrars determined that [Sylvia]407-sylvia should not sink into a menial position ; [she]330-mrs. ferrars adopted [her]407-sylvia as [a humble friend]1621-a humble friend , and one who every day became more regarded by [her]330-mrs. ferrars . [Sylvia]407-sylvia arranged [her]407-sylvia invitations to [her]407-sylvia receptions , a task which required finish and precision ; sometimes wrote [her]407-sylvia notes . [She]407-sylvia spoke and wrote French too , and that was useful , was [a musician]1622-a musician , and had a pretty voice . Above all , [she]407-sylvia was [a first - rate counsellor in costume]1623-a first - rate counsellor in costume ; and so , looking also after [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars ’ dogs and birds , [she]407-sylvia became almost [one of [the family]891-the family]1624-one of the family ; dined with [them]891-the family often when [they]891-the family were alone , and was frequently [[Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars ’ companion]1626-mrs. ferrars ’ companion in [[her]407-sylvia carriage]1627-her carriage . [Sylvia]407-sylvia , though not by nature impulsive , really adored [[her]407-sylvia patroness]1628-her patroness . [She]407-sylvia governed [her]407-sylvia manners and [she]407-sylvia modelled [her]407-sylvia dress on that great original , and , next to [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , [Sylvia]407-sylvia in time became nearly [the finest lady in [London]10-london]1629-the finest lady in london . There was , indeed , much in [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars to captivate [a person like [Sylvia]407-sylvia]1630-a person like sylvia . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was beautiful , fashionable , gorgeous , wonderfully expensive , and , where [her]330-mrs. ferrars taste was pleased , profusely generous . [Her]330-mrs. ferrars winning manner was not less irresistible because it was sometimes uncertain , and [she]330-mrs. ferrars had the art of being intimate without being familiar . When the crash came , [Sylvia]407-sylvia was really broken - hearted , or believed [she]407-sylvia was , and implored that [she]407-sylvia might attend [the deposed sovereigns]1631-the deposed sovereigns into exile ; but that was impossible , however anxious [they]1632-they might be as to the future of [[their]1632-they favourite]1633-their favourite . [Her]407-sylvia destiny was sooner decided than [they]1632-they could have anticipated . There was [a member of the household]1634-a member of the household , or rather family , in [Hill Street]19-hill street , who bore almost the same relation to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion as [Sylvia]407-sylvia to [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . This was [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , [a remarkably good - looking person , by nature really a little resembling [[his]408-mr. rodney principal]1637-his principal , and completing the resemblance by consummate art]1636-a remarkably good - looking person , by nature really a little resembling his principal , and completing the resemblance by consummate art . [The courtiers of [Alexander of Macedonia]409-alexander of macedonia]1638-the courtiers of alexander of macedonia could not study [[their]1638-the courtiers of alexander of macedonia chief]1639-their chief with more devotion , or more sedulously imitate [his]408-mr. rodney mien and carriage , than did [[Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney that distinguished individual of whom [he]408-mr. rodney was [the humble friend]1641-the humble friend , and who [he]408-mr. rodney was convinced was destined to be [Prime Minister of [England]7-england]848-prime minister of england]1640-mr. rodney that distinguished individual of whom he was the humble friend , and who he was convinced was destined to be prime minister of england . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was [the son of [the office - keeper of [old Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]1644-the office - keeper of old mr. ferrars]1643-the son of the office - keeper of old mr. ferrars , and it was the ambition of [the father]1264-the father that [[his]1264-the father son]783-his son , for whom [he]1264-the father had secured a sound education , should become [a member of the civil service]1647-a member of the civil service . It had become an apothegm in [the Ferrars family]1090-the ferrars family that something must be done for [Rodney]408-mr. rodney , and whenever the apparent occasion failed , which was not unfrequent , [old Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion used always to add , “ Never mind ; so long as [I]425-endymion live , [Rodney]408-mr. rodney shall never want [a home]7025-a home . ”[425-endymion] [The object of all this kindness]1649-the object of all this kindness , however , was little distressed by [their]1650-their failures in [his]425-endymion preferment . [He]425-endymion had implicit faith in the career of [[his]425-endymion friend]719-his friend and [master]1652-master , and looked forward to the time when it might not be impossible that [he]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion might find a haven in a commissionership . [Recently Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had been able to confer on [him]408-mr. rodney a small post with duties not too engrossing , and which did not prevent [his]408-mr. rodney regular presence in [Hill Street]19-hill street , where [he]408-mr. rodney made [himself]408-mr. rodney generally useful . If there were anything confidential to be accomplished in [their]1650-their domestic life , everything might be trusted to [his]408-mr. rodney discretion and entire devotion . [He]408-mr. rodney supervised the establishment without injudiciously interfering with [the house - steward]1653-the house - steward , copied secret papers for [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , and when [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman was out of office acted as [[his]408-mr. rodney private secretary]769-his private secretary . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was [the most official person in the ministerial circle]1656-the most official person in the ministerial circle . [He]408-mr. rodney considered human nature only with reference to office . [No one]6647-no one was so intimately acquainted with all the details of the lesser patronage as [himself]408-mr. rodney , and [his]408-mr. rodney hours of study were passed in the pages of the “ Peerage ”[408-mr. rodney] and in penetrating the mysteries of the “ Royal Calendar . ”[408-mr. rodney] The events of 1832 , therefore , to [this gentleman]1658-this gentleman were scarcely a less severe blow than to [[the Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars family]1090-the ferrars family itself . Indeed , like [[his]408-mr. rodney chief]1660-his chief , [he]408-mr. rodney looked upon [himself]408-mr. rodney as [the victim of a revolution]1661-the victim of a revolution . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney had always been an admirer of [Sylvia]407-sylvia , but no more . [He]408-mr. rodney had accompanied [her]407-sylvia to [the theatre]1662-the theatre , and had attended [her]407-sylvia to [the park]1663-the park , but this was quite understood on both sides only to be gallantry ; [both]1664-both , perhaps , in [their]1664-both prosperity , with respect to the serious step of life , had indulged in higher dreams . But the sympathy of sorrow is stronger than the sympathy of prosperity . In the darkness of [their]1664-both lives , each required comfort : [he]408-mr. rodney murmured some accents of tender solace , and [Sylvia]407-sylvia agreed to become [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . When [they]1664-both considered [their]1664-both position , the prospect was not free from anxiety . To marry and then separate is , where there is affection , trying . [His]408-mr. rodney income would secure [them]1664-both little more than a roof , but how to live under that roof was a mystery . For [her]407-sylvia to become [a governess]1665-a governess , and for [him]408-mr. rodney to become [a secretary , and to meet only on an occasional Sunday]1666-a secretary , and to meet only on an occasional sunday , was a sorry lot . And yet both possessed accomplishments or acquirements which ought in some degree to be productive . [Rodney]410-mrs. rodney had [a friend]706-a friend , and [he]408-mr. rodney determined to consult [him]706-a friend . [That friend]1668-that friend was [no common person]1669-no common person ; [he]1668-that friend was [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , by birth [a Yorkshireman , and gifted with all the attributes , physical and intellectual , of that celebrated race]1670-a yorkshireman , and gifted with all the attributes , physical and intellectual , of that celebrated race . At present [he]1668-that friend was [the most fashionable tailor in [London]10-london]1671-the most fashionable tailor in london , and one whom [many persons]1672-many persons consulted . Besides being consummate in [his]1668-that friend art , [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo had the reputation of being [a man of singularly good judgment]1673-a man of singularly good judgment . [He]1668-that friend was one who obtained influence over all with whom [he]1668-that friend came in contact , and as [his]1668-that friend business placed [him]1668-that friend in contact with various classes , but especially with [the class socially most distinguished]1674-the class socially most distinguished , [his]1668-that friend influence was great . [The golden youth who repaired to [his]1668-that friend counters]1675-the golden youth who repaired to his counters came [there]890-there not merely to obtain raiment of the best material and the most perfect cut , but to see and talk with [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , and to ask [his]1668-that friend opinion on various points . There was [a spacious room]1677-a spacious room where , if [they]1678-they liked , [they]1678-they might smoke a cigar , and “ [Vigo]411-mr. vigo ’s cigars ”[411-mr. vigo] were something which [no one]6647-no one could rival . If [they]1678-they liked to take a glass of hock with [their]1678-they tobacco , there was a bottle ready from [the cellars of [Johannisberg]60-johannisberg]1680-the cellars of johannisberg . [[Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ’s stable]1681-mr. vigo ’s stable was almost as famous as [its master]1682-its master ; [he]411-mr. vigo drove the finest horses in [London]10-london , and rode the best hunters in [the Vale of Aylesbury]1683-the vale of aylesbury . With all this , [his]411-mr. vigo manners were exactly what they should be . [He]411-mr. vigo was neither pretentious nor servile , but simple , and with becoming respect for [others]728-others and for [himself]411-mr. vigo . [He]411-mr. vigo never took a liberty with [any one]1685-any one , and such treatment , as is generally the case , was reciprocal . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was much attached to [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , and was proud of [his]411-mr. vigo intimate acquaintance with [him]408-mr. rodney . [He]408-mr. rodney wanted [a friend]706-a friend not of [his]408-mr. rodney own order , for that would not increase or improve [his]408-mr. rodney ideas , but one conversant with the habits and feelings of [a superior class]1687-a superior class , and yet [he]408-mr. rodney did not want [a fine gentleman]1688-a fine gentleman for [an intimate]1689-an intimate , who would have been either [an insolent patron]1690-an insolent patron or [a designing parasite]1691-a designing parasite . [Rodney]408-mr. rodney had relations with [the aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy , with the political world , and could feel the pulse of public life . [His]408-mr. rodney appearance was engaging , [his]408-mr. rodney manners gentle if not gentlemanlike , and [he]408-mr. rodney had a temper never disturbed . This is a quality highly appreciated by [men of energy and fire , who may happen not to have a complete self - control]1693-men of energy and fire , who may happen not to have a complete self - control . When [Rodney]408-mr. rodney detailed to [[his]408-mr. rodney friend]719-his friend the catastrophe that had occurred and all its sad consequences , [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo heard [him]408-mr. rodney in silence , occasionally nodding [his]411-mr. vigo head in sympathy or approbation , or scrutinising a statement with [his]411-mr. vigo keen hazel eye . When [[his]408-mr. rodney visitor]1695-his visitor had finished , [he]408-mr. rodney said — “ When there has been a crash , there is nothing like a change of scene . [I]408-mr. rodney propose that [you]7026-you and [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney should come and stay with [me]408-mr. rodney a week at [[my]408-mr. rodney house at [Barnes]61-barnes]7027-my house at barnes , and there a good many things may occur to [us]405-the rodneys . ”[408-mr. rodney] And so , towards the end of the week , when [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys had exhausted [their]405-the rodneys whole programme of projects , against every one of which there seemed some invincible objection , [[their]405-the rodneys host]1696-their host said , “ [You]7026-you know [I]1696-their host rather speculate in [houses]7028-houses . [I]1696-their host bought one last year in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street . [It]7028-houses is [a large roomy house in a quiet situation , though in a bustling quarter , just where [members of parliament]7030-members of parliament would like to lodge]7029-a large roomy house in a quiet situation , though in a bustling quarter , just where members of parliament would like to lodge . [I]1696-their host have put [it]7028-houses in thorough repair . What [I]1696-their host propose is that [you]7026-you should live [there]890-there , let [the first and second floors]7032-the first and second floors — [they]7032-the first and second floors are equally good — and live on [the ground floor]7033-the ground floor [yourselves]7026-you , which is amply convenient . [We]405-the rodneys will not talk about rent till the year is over and [we]405-the rodneys see how it answers . [The house]929-the house is unfurnished , but that is nothing . [I]1696-their host will introduce [you]7026-you to [a friend of [mine]1696-their host who will furnish it for [you]7026-you solidly and handsomely , [you]7026-you paying a percentage on the amount expended]7035-a friend of mine who will furnish it for you solidly and handsomely , you paying a percentage on the amount expended . [He]7035-a friend of mine who will furnish it for you solidly and handsomely , you paying a percentage on the amount expended will want a guarantee , but of course [I]1696-their host will be that . It is an experiment , but try it . Try it for a year ; at any rate [you]7026-you will be [a householder]7036-a householder , and [you]7026-you will have the opportunity of thinking of something else . ”[1696-their host] Hitherto [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys had been successful in [their]405-the rodneys enterprise , and the soundness of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ’s advice had been proved . [[Their]405-the rodneys house]1697-their house was full , and of [the best tenants]1698-the best tenants . [[Their]405-the rodneys first floor]1699-their first floor was taken by [a distinguished M.P.]1700-a distinguished m.p. , [a county member of repute whom [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney had known before the “ revolution]7037-a county member of repute whom mr. rodney had known before the “ revolution , ”[1700-a distinguished m.p.] and who was so pleased with [[his]408-mr. rodney quarters]1701-his quarters , and the comfort and refinement of all about [him]408-mr. rodney , that to ensure [their]405-the rodneys constant enjoyment [he]408-mr. rodney became [a yearly tenant]1702-a yearly tenant . [[Their]405-the rodneys second floor , which was nearly as good as [their]405-the rodneys first]1703-their second floor , which was nearly as good as their first , was inhabited by [a young gentleman of fashion]1704-a young gentleman of fashion , who took [them]405-the rodneys originally only by the week , and who was always going to give [them]405-the rodneys up , but never did . [The weekly lodger]1705-the weekly lodger went to [Paris]43-paris , and [he]408-mr. rodney went to [German baths]1706-german baths , and [he]408-mr. rodney went to [country houses]1707-country houses , and [he]408-mr. rodney was frequently a long time away , but [he]408-mr. rodney never gave up [[his]408-mr. rodney lodgings]1708-his lodgings . When therefore [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion called in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , the truth is [the house]929-the house was full and there was [no vacant room for [him]425-endymion]1710-no vacant room for him . But this [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys would not admit . Though [they]405-the rodneys were [worldly people]1711-worldly people , and it seemed impossible that anything more could be gained from [the ruined house of [Hurstley]340-hurstley]1712-the ruined house of hurstley , [they]405-the rodneys had , like [many other people]1713-many other people , a superstition , and [their]405-the rodneys superstition was an adoration of [the family of Ferrars]1714-the family of ferrars . The sight of [[their]405-the rodneys former master]1715-their former master , who , had it not been for the revolution , might have been [Prime Minister of [England]7-england]848-prime minister of england , and the recollection of [[their]405-the rodneys former mistress]1717-their former mistress and all [her]1717-their former mistress splendour , and all the rich dresses which [she]1717-their former mistress used to give so profusely to [[her]1717-their former mistress dependent]1718-her dependent , quite overwhelmed [them]405-the rodneys . Without consultation [this sympathising couple]1719-this sympathising couple leapt to the same conclusion . [They]1719-this sympathising couple assured [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion [they]1719-this sympathising couple could accommodate [him]425-endymion , and that [he]425-endymion should find everything prepared for [him]425-endymion when [he]425-endymion called again , and [they]1719-this sympathising couple resigned to [him]425-endymion , without acknowledging it , [[their]1719-this sympathising couple own commodious and well - furnished chamber]1720-their own commodious and well - furnished chamber , which [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney prepared for [him]425-endymion with the utmost solicitude , arranging [his]425-endymion writing - table and materials as [he]425-endymion used to have them in [Hill Street]19-hill street , and showing by a variety of modes [she]410-mrs. rodney remembered all [his]425-endymion ways . After securing [[his]425-endymion room in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street]1721-his room in warwick street , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion called on [[his]425-endymion political chiefs]1722-his political chiefs . Though engrossed with affairs , the moment [his]425-endymion card was exhibited [he]425-endymion was seen , cordially welcomed , and addressed in confidence . Not only were [his]425-endymion claims acknowledged without being preferred , but an evidently earnest hope was expressed that [they]1719-this sympathising couple might be fully satisfied . [No one]6647-no one had suffered more for [the party]1547-the party and [no one]6647-no one had worked harder or more effectively for it . But at present nothing could be done and nothing more could be said . All depended on [Peel]332-peel . Until [he]332-peel arrived nothing could be arranged . [Their]1719-this sympathising couple duties were limited to provisionally administering the affairs of [the country]6643-the country until [his]332-peel appearance . It was many days , even weeks , before that event could happen . [The messenger]1727-the messenger would travel to [Rome]57-rome night and day , but it was calculated that nearly three weeks must elapse before [his]425-endymion return . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion then went to [the Carlton Club]1728-the carlton club , which [he]425-endymion had assisted in forming three or four years before , and had established in [a house of modern dimensions in [Charles Street]63-charles street , [St. James]64-st. james]1729-a house of modern dimensions in charles street , st. james . [It]1730-it was called then [the Charles Street gang]1731-the charles street gang , and [none but the thoroughgoing]1732-none but the thoroughgoing cared to belong to [it]1730-it . Now [he]425-endymion found [it]1730-it flourishing in [a magnificent mansion on [Carlton Terrace]65-carlton terrace]1733-a magnificent mansion on carlton terrace , while in very sight of [its]1730-it windows , on [a plot of ground in [Pall Mall]66-pall mall]1734-a plot of ground in pall mall , [a palace]1735-a palace was rising to receive [it]1730-it . [It]1735-a palace counted already [fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by [an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to [their]1736-fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country local influence throughout [the country]6643-the country]1737-an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country]1736-fifteen hundred members , who had been selected by an omniscient and scrutinising committee , solely with reference to their local influence throughout the country , and the books were overflowing with [impatient candidates of rank , and wealth , and power]1739-impatient candidates of rank , and wealth , and power . Three years ago [Ferrars]425-endymion had been one of [the leading spirits of [this great confederacy]1741-this great confederacy]1740-the leading spirits of this great confederacy , and now [he]425-endymion entered [the superb chamber]1742-the superb chamber , and it seemed to [him]425-endymion that [he]425-endymion did not recognise [a human being]1743-a human being . Yet it was full to overflowing , and excitement and anxiety and bustle were impressed on every countenance . If [he]425-endymion had heard some of the whispers and remarks , as [he]425-endymion entered and moved about , [his]425-endymion self - complacency would scarcely have been gratified . “ Who is that ? ”[1744-a young m.p.] inquired [a young M.P.]1744-a young m.p. of [a brother senator not much more experienced]1745-a brother senator not much more experienced . “ Have not the remotest idea ; never saw [him]425-endymion before . [Barron]404-barron is speaking to [him]425-endymion ; [he]425-endymion will tell [us]7038-our . [I]1744-a young m.p. say , [Barron]404-barron , who is [[your]1744-a young m.p. friend]7039-your friend ? ”[1744-a young m.p.] “ That is [Ferrars]425-endymion ! ”[1744-a young m.p.] “ [Ferrars]425-endymion ! who is [he]425-endymion ? ”[1744-a young m.p.] “ [One of [[our]7038-our best men]7041-our best men]7040-one of our best men . If all [[our]7038-our fellows]7042-our fellows had fought like [him]425-endymion against the Reform Bill , that infernal measure would never have been carried . ”[1744-a young m.p.] “ Oh ! ah ! [I]1746-the young m.p. remember something now , ”[1746-the young m.p.] said [the young M.P.]1746-the young m.p. , “ but anything that happened before the election of ‘ 32 [I]1746-the young m.p. look upon as an old almanack . ”[1746-the young m.p.] However , notwithstanding the first and painful impression of [strangers]1330-strangers and strangeness , when a little time had elapsed [Ferrars]425-endymion found [many friends]1748-many friends , and among [the most distinguished present]1749-the most distinguished present . Nothing could be more hearty than [their]1748-many friends greeting , and [he]425-endymion had not been in [the room]943-the room half an hour before [he]425-endymion had accepted an invitation to dine that very day with [Lord Pomeroy]348-lord pomeroy . It was [a large and rather miscellaneous party]1751-a large and rather miscellaneous party , but [all of the right kidney]1752-all of the right kidney . [Some men who had been [cabinet ministers]1754-cabinet ministers]1753-some men who had been cabinet ministers , and [some who expected to be]1755-some who expected to be ; [several occupiers in old days of the secondary offices]1756-several occupiers in old days of the secondary offices ; both [the whips]1757-the whips , [one noisy and the other mysterious]1758-one noisy and the other mysterious ; [several lawyers of repute who must be brought into parliament]1759-several lawyers of repute who must be brought into parliament , and [some young men who had distinguished [themselves]1760-some young men who had distinguished themselves in the reformed house and whom ferrars had never seen before in [the reformed house]1761-the reformed house and whom [Ferrars]425-endymion had never seen before]1760-some young men who had distinguished themselves in the reformed house and whom ferrars had never seen before . “ It is like old days , ”[922-the husband of zenobia] said [the husband of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]922-the husband of zenobia to [Ferrars]425-endymion , who sate next to [him]425-endymion ; “ [I]922-the husband of zenobia hope it will float , but [we]7043-we shall know nothing till [Peel]332-peel comes . ”[922-the husband of zenobia] “ [He]332-peel will have difficulty with [his]332-peel cabinet so far as [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons is concerned , ”[1763-an old privy councillor] said [an old privy councillor]1763-an old privy councillor “ [They]793-the house of commons must have seats , and [his]332-peel choice is very limited . ”[922-the husband of zenobia] “ [He]332-peel will dissolve , ”[922-the husband of zenobia] said [the husband of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]922-the husband of zenobia . “ [He]332-peel must . ”[922-the husband of zenobia] “ Wheugh ! ”[1765-the privy councillor] said [the privy councillor]1765-the privy councillor , and [he]1765-the privy councillor shrugged [his]1765-the privy councillor shoulders . “ The old story will not do , ”[922-the husband of zenobia] said [the husband of [Zenobia]335-zenobia]922-the husband of zenobia . “ [We]7045-we must have new blood . [Peel]332-peel must reconstruct on a broad basis . ”[922-the husband of zenobia] “ Well , [they]7046-they say there is no lack of [converts]7047-converts , ”[1767-the old privy councillor] said [the old privy councillor]1767-the old privy councillor . All this , and much more that [he]1767-the old privy councillor heard , made [Ferrars]425-endymion ponder , and anxiously . No cabinet without parliament . It was but reasonable . A dissolution was therefore in [his]425-endymion interest . And yet , what a prospect ! A considerable expenditure , and yet with a considerable expenditure a doubtful result . Then reconstruction on a broad basis — what did that mean ? Neither more nor less than [rival candidates for office]1768-rival candidates for office . There was no lack of [converts]7047-converts . [He]425-endymion dare say not . A great deal had developed since [his]425-endymion exile at [Hurstley]340-hurstley — things which are not learned by newspapers , or even private correspondence . [He]425-endymion spoke to [Barron]404-barron after dinner . [He]425-endymion had reason to believe [Barron]404-barron was [[his]425-endymion friend]719-his friend . [Barron]404-barron could give no opinion about dissolution ; all depended on [Peel]332-peel . But [they]1771-they were acting , and had been acting for some time , as if dissolution were on the cards . [Ferrars]425-endymion had better call upon [him]404-barron to - morrow , and go over the list , and see what would be done for [him]404-barron . [He]425-endymion had every claim . [The man with every claim]1772-the man with every claim called on [Barron]404-barron on the morrow , and saw [his]404-barron secret list , and listened to all [his]404-barron secret prospects and secret plans . There was more than [one manufacturing town where there]1773-one manufacturing town where there was an opening ; decided reaction , and a genuine Conservative feeling . [Barron]404-barron had no doubt that , although [a man]807-a man might not get in the first time [he]807-a man stood , [he]807-a man would ultimately . Ultimately was not a word which suited [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . There were [several old boroughs where [the freemen]1776-the freemen still outnumbered the ten - pounders , and where the prospects were more encouraging]1775-several old boroughs where the freemen still outnumbered the ten - pounders , and where the prospects were more encouraging ; but the expense was equal to the goodness of the chance , and although [Ferrars]425-endymion had every claim , and would no doubt be assisted , still one could not shut [one]6769-one ’s eyes to the fact that the personal expenditure must be considerable . [The agricultural boroughs]1778-the agricultural boroughs must be fought , at least this time , by [local men]1779-local men . Something might be done with [an Irish borough]1780-an irish borough ; expense , comparatively speaking inconsiderable , but the politics deeply [Orange]412-orange . [Gloom]413-gloom settled on the countenance of [this spoiled child of politics]1781-this spoiled child of politics , who had always sate for [a close borough]1782-a close borough , and who recoiled from a contest like [a woman]6794-a woman , when [he]1781-this spoiled child of politics pictured to [himself]1781-this spoiled child of politics the struggle and exertion and personal suffering [he]1781-this spoiled child of politics would have to encounter and endure , and then with no certainty of success . [The trained statesman]1784-the trained statesman , who had anticipated the mass of [his]1784-the trained statesman party on Catholic emancipation , to become [an Orange candidate]1785-an orange candidate ! It was worse than making speeches to ten - pounders and canvassing [freemen]1786-freemen ! “ [I]425-endymion knew things were difficult , ”[425-endymion] said [Ferrars]425-endymion ; “ but [I]425-endymion was in hopes that there were yet some seats that [we]7048-we might command . ”[425-endymion] “ No doubt there are , ”[404-barron] said [Mr. Barron]404-barron ; “ but they are few , and [they]1786-freemen are occupied — at least at present . But , after all , a thousand things may turn up , and [you]7049-you may consider nothing definitely arranged until [Sir Robert]332-peel arrives . The great thing is to be on the spot . ”[404-barron] [Ferrars]425-endymion wrote to [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife daily , and kept [her]1261-his wife minutely acquainted with the course of affairs . [She]1261-his wife agreed with [Barron]404-barron that the great thing was to be on the spot . [She]1261-his wife felt sure that something would turn up . [She]1261-his wife was convinced that [Sir Robert]332-peel would send for [him]425-endymion , offer [him]425-endymion the cabinet , and at the same time provide [him]425-endymion with a seat . [Her]1261-his wife own inclination was still in favour of a great colonial or foreign appointment . [She]1261-his wife still hankered after [India]31-india ; but if the cabinet were offered , as was certain , [she]1261-his wife did not consider that [William]340-hurstley , as [a man of honour]1788-a man of honour , could refuse to accept the trust and share the peril . So [Ferrars]340-hurstley remained in [London]10-london under the roof of [the Rodneys]1789-the rodneys . The feverish days passed in the excitement of political life in all its manifold forms , grave council and light gossip , dinners with only one subject of conversation , and that never palling , and at last , even evenings spent again under the roof of [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who , the instant [[her]335-zenobia winter apartments]1790-her winter apartments were ready to receive [the world]6658-the world , had hurried up to [London]10-london and raised [her]335-zenobia standard in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square . “ It was like old days , ”[335-zenobia] as [[her]1261-his wife husband]986-her husband had said to [Ferrars]340-hurstley when [they]1793-they met after a long separation . Was it like old days ? [he]340-hurstley thought to [himself]340-hurstley when [he]340-hurstley was alone . Old days , when the present had no care , and the future was all hope ; when [he]340-hurstley was proud , and justly proud , of the public position [he]340-hurstley had achieved , and of all the splendid and felicitous circumstances of life that had clustered round [him]340-hurstley . [He]340-hurstley thought of those away , and with whom during the last three years [he]340-hurstley had so continuously and intimately lived . And [[his]340-hurstley hired home that once had been associated only in [his]340-hurstley mind]1794-his hired home that once had been associated only in his mind with exile , imprisonment , misfortune , almost disgrace , became hallowed by affection , and in the agony of the suspense which now involved [him]340-hurstley , and to encounter which [he]340-hurstley began to think [his]340-hurstley diminished nerve unequal , [he]340-hurstley would have bargained for the rest of [his]340-hurstley life to pass undisturbed in that sweet solitude , in the delights of study and the tranquillity of domestic love . A little not unamiable weakness this , but it passed off in the morning like a dream , when [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion heard that [Sir Robert]332-peel had arrived . It was a dark December night when [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion returned to [Hurstley]340-hurstley . [[His]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife , accompanied by [the gardener with a lantern]1796-the gardener with a lantern , met [him]425-endymion on [the green]1797-the green . [She]1261-his wife embraced [him]425-endymion , and whispered , “ Is it very bad , [love]7050-love ? [I]1261-his wife fear [you]425-endymion have softened it to [me]1261-his wife ? ”[1261-his wife] “ By no means bad , and [I]1261-his wife told [you]425-endymion the truth : not all , for had [I]1261-his wife , [my]1261-his wife letter would have been too late . [He]332-peel said nothing about the cabinet , but offered [me]1261-his wife a high post in [[his]332-peel government]7051-his government , provided [I]1261-his wife could secure [my]1261-his wife seat . That was impossible . During the month [I]1261-his wife was in [town]6995-town [I]1261-his wife had realised that . [I]1261-his wife thought it best , therefore , at once to try the other tack , and nothing could be more satisfactory . ”[1261-his wife] “ Did [you]425-endymion say anything about [India]31-india ? ”[1798-my] [she]1798-my said in a very low voice . “ [I]1798-my did not . [He]332-peel is [an honourable man]7053-an honourable man , but [he]332-peel is cold , and [my]1798-my manner is not distinguished for abandon . [I]1798-my thought it best to speak generally , and leave it to [him]332-peel . [He]332-peel acknowledged [my]1798-my claim , and [my]1798-my fitness for such posts , and said if [[his]332-peel government]7051-his government lasted it would gratify [him]332-peel to meet [my]1798-my wishes . [Barron]404-barron says [the government]818-the government will last . [They]818-the government will have a majority , and if [Stanley]415-stanley and [Graham]416-graham had joined [them]818-the government , [they]818-the government would have had not an inconsiderable one . But in that case [I]1798-my should probably not have had the cabinet , if indeed [he]332-peel meant to offer it to [me]1798-my now . ”[1798-my] “ Of course [he]332-peel did , ”[1261-his wife] said [[his]1799-i wife]1261-his wife . “ Who has such claims as [you]1799-i have ? Well , now [we]7056-we must hope and watch . Look cheerful to [the children]864-the children , for [they]864-the children have been very anxious . ”[1261-his wife] With this hint the meeting was not unhappy , and the evening passed with amusement and interest . [Endymion]425-endymion embraced [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father with warmth , and [Myra]466-myra kissed [him]1799-i on both cheeks . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had a great deal of gossip which interested [[his]1799-i wife]1261-his wife , and to a certain degree [[his]1799-i children]1427-his children . [The latter]1804-the latter of course remembered [Zenobia]335-zenobia , and [her]335-zenobia sayings and doings were always amusing . There were anecdotes , too , of [illustrious persons which always interest , especially when]1805-illustrious persons which always interest , especially when in the personal experience of those with whom [we]1806-we are intimately connected . What [the Duke]6633-the duke , or [Sir Robert]332-peel , or [Lord Lyndhurst]383-lord lyndhurst said to [papa]417-papa seemed doubly wiser or brighter than if it had been said to [a third person]1808-a third person . [Their]1427-his children relations with the world of power , and fashion , and fame , seemed not to be extinct , at least reviving from [their]1427-his children torpid condition . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had also brought a German book for [Myra]466-myra ; and “ as for [you]7058-you , [Endymion]425-endymion , ”[1799-i] [he]1799-i said , “ [I]1799-i have been much more successful for [you]7058-you than for [[your]7058-you father]6930-your father , though [I]1799-i hope [I]1799-i shall not have [myself]1799-i in the long run to complain . [[Our]1806-we friends]6653-our friends are faithful to [us]1806-we , and [I]1799-i have got [you]7058-you put down on the private list for a clerkship both in [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office and the Treasury . They are the two best things , and [you]7058-you will have one of the first vacancies that will occur in either department . [I]1799-i know [[your]7058-you mother]7062-your mother wishes [you]7058-you to be in [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office . Let it be so if it come . [I]1799-i confess , [myself]1799-i , remembering [[your]7058-you grandfather]7064-your grandfather ’s career , [I]1799-i have always a weakness for the Treasury , but so long as [I]1799-i see [you]7058-you well planted in [Whitehall]67-whitehall , [I]1799-i shall be content . Let [me]1799-i see , [you]7058-you will be sixteen in [March]68-march . [I]1799-i could have wished [you]7058-you to wait another year , but [we]7065-we must be ready when the opening occurs . ”[1799-i] The general election in 1834 - 5 , though it restored the balance of parties , did not secure to [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel a majority , and the anxiety of [the family]891-the family at [Hurstley]340-hurstley was proportionate to the occasion . [Barron]404-barron was always sanguine , but the vote on the Speakership could not but alarm [them]891-the family . [Barron]404-barron said it did not signify , and that [Sir Robert]332-peel had resolved to go on and had confidence in [his]332-peel measures . [His]332-peel measures were excellent , and [Sir Robert]332-peel never displayed more resource , more energy , and more skill , than [he]332-peel did in the spring of 1835 . But knowledge of human nature was not [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel ’s strong point , and it argued some deficiency in that respect , to suppose that the fitness of [his]332-peel measures could disarm a vindictive opposition . On the contrary , [they]891-the family rather whetted [their]891-the family desire of revenge , and [they]891-the family were doubly loth that [he]332-peel should increase [his]332-peel reputation by availing [himself]332-peel of an opportunity which [they]891-the family deemed [the Tory party]725-the tory party had unfairly acquired . After the vote on the Speakership , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was offered a second - class [West Indian government]1811-west indian government . [[His]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife would not listen to it . If it were [Jamaica]418-jamaica , the offer might be considered , though it could scarcely be accepted without great sacrifice . [The children]864-the children , for instance , must be left at [home]726-home . Strange to say , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was not disinclined to accept the inferior post . [Endymion]425-endymion [he]425-endymion looked upon as virtually provided for , and [Myra]466-myra , [he]425-endymion thought , might accompany [them]1815-them ; if only for a year . But [he]425-endymion ultimately yielded , though not without a struggle , to the strong feeling of [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . “ [I]466-myra do not see why [I]466-myra also should not be left behind , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra to [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother in one of [their]1815-them confidential walks . “ [I]466-myra should like to live in [London]10-london in lodgings with [you]919-her brother . ”[466-myra] The approaching appointment of [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother filled [her]466-myra from the first with the greatest interest . [She]466-myra was always talking of it when [they]1815-them were alone — fancying [his]919-her brother future life , and planning how it might be happier and more easy . “ [My]466-myra only joy in life is seeing [you]919-her brother , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra sometimes said , “ and yet this separation does not make [me]466-myra unhappy . It seems a chance from [heaven]7066-heaven for [you]919-her brother . [I]466-myra pray every night it may be [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office . ”[466-myra] [The ministry]6702-the ministry were still sanguine as to [their]6702-the ministry prospects in the month of March , and [they]6702-the ministry deemed that public opinion was rallying round [Sir Robert]332-peel . Perhaps [Lord John Russell]419-lord john russell , who was [the leader of the opposition]1820-the leader of the opposition , felt this , in some degree , [himself]419-lord john russell , and [he]419-lord john russell determined to bring affairs to a crisis by notice of a motion respecting the appropriation of the revenues of [the Irish Church]1821-the irish church . Then [Barron]404-barron wrote to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion that affairs did not look so well , and advised [him]425-endymion to come up to [town]6995-town , and take anything that offered . “ It is something , ”[404-barron] [he]404-barron remarked , “ to have something to give up . [We]6702-the ministry shall not , [I]404-barron suppose , always be out of office , and [they]6702-the ministry get preferred more easily whose promotion contributes to patronage , even while [they]6702-the ministry claim its exercise . ”[404-barron] [The ministry]6702-the ministry were in a minority on [the Irish Church]1821-the irish church on April 2 , the day on which [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion arrived in [town]6995-town . [They]6702-the ministry did not resign , but the attack was to be repeated in another form on the 6th . During the terrible interval [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion made distracted visits to [Downing Street]4-downing street , saw [secretaries of state]1826-secretaries of state , who sympathised with [him]425-endymion not withstanding [their]1826-secretaries of state own chagrin , and was closeted daily and hourly with [under - secretaries]1827-under - secretaries , [parliamentary and permanent]1828-parliamentary and permanent , who really alike wished to serve [him]425-endymion . But there was nothing to be had . [He]425-endymion was almost meditating taking [Sierra Leone]69-sierra leone , or [the Gold Coast]1829-the gold coast , when the resignation of [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel was announced . At the last moment , there being , of course , no vacancy in [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office , or [the Treasury]70-the treasury , [he]425-endymion obtained from [Barron]404-barron an appointment for Endymion , and so , after having left [Hurstley]340-hurstley five months before to become [Governor - General of [India]31-india]6898-governor - general of india , [this man , “ who had claims , ”]7068-this man , “ who had claims , ”[7068-this man , “ who had claims , ”] returned to [[his]425-endymion mortified home]1832-his mortified home with a clerkship for [[his]425-endymion son]783-his son in [a second - rate government office]1834-a second - rate government office . Disappointment and distress , it might be said despair , seemed fast settling again over the devoted roof of [Hurstley]340-hurstley , after a three years ’ truce of tranquillity . Even the crushing termination of [her]1835-her worldly hopes was forgotten for the moment by [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars in [her]330-mrs. ferrars anguish at the prospect of separation from [Endymion]425-endymion . Such a catastrophe [she]330-mrs. ferrars had never for a moment contemplated . True it was [she]330-mrs. ferrars had been delighted with the scheme of [his]425-endymion entering [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office , but that was on the assumption that [she]330-mrs. ferrars was to enter [office]6714-office [herself]330-mrs. ferrars , and that , whatever might be the scene of the daily labours of [[her]330-mrs. ferrars darling child]1838-her darling child , [her]330-mrs. ferrars roof should be [his]425-endymion home , and [her]330-mrs. ferrars indulgent care always at [his]425-endymion command . But that [she]330-mrs. ferrars was absolutely to part with [Endymion]425-endymion , and that , at [his]425-endymion tender age , [he]425-endymion was to be launched alone into [the wide world]1839-the wide world , was an idea that [she]330-mrs. ferrars could not entertain , or even comprehend . Who was to clothe [him]425-endymion , and feed [him]425-endymion , and tend [him]425-endymion , and save [him]425-endymion from being run over , and guide and guard [him]425-endymion in all the difficulties and dangers of this mundane existence ? It was madness , it was impossible . But [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , though gentle , was firm . No doubt it was to be wished that the event could have been postponed for a year ; but its occurrence , unless all prospect of establishment in life were surrendered , was inevitable , and a slight delay would hardly render the conditions under which it happened less trying . Though [Endymion]425-endymion was only sixteen , [he]425-endymion was tall and manly beyond [his]425-endymion age , and during the latter years of [his]425-endymion life , [his]425-endymion naturally sweet temper and genial disposition had been schooled in self - discipline and self - sacrifice . [He]425-endymion was not to be wholly left to [strangers]1330-strangers ; [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had spoken to [Rodney]410-mrs. rodney about receiving [him]425-endymion , at least for the present , and steps would be taken that [those who presided over [his]425-endymion office]1841-those who presided over his office would be influenced in [his]425-endymion favour . The appointment was certainly not equal to what had been originally anticipated ; but still [the department]1842-the department , though not distinguished , was highly respectable , and there was no reason on earth , if the opportunity offered , that [Endymion]425-endymion should not be removed from [his]425-endymion present post to one in [the higher departments of [the state]1022-the state]1843-the higher departments of the state . But if this opening were rejected , what was to be the future of [[their]1845-they son]1846-their son ? [They]1845-they could not afford to send [him]425-endymion to [the University]801-the university , nor did [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion wish [him]425-endymion to take refuge in [the bosom of [the Church]6648-the church]1848-the bosom of the church . As for [the army]1850-the army , [they]1845-they had now no interest to acquire commissions , and if [they]1845-they could succeed so far , [they]1845-they could not make [him]425-endymion an allowance , which would permit [him]425-endymion to maintain [himself]425-endymion as became [his]425-endymion rank . The civil service remained , in which [[his]425-endymion grandfather]1851-his grandfather had been eminent , and in which [[his]425-endymion own parent]1852-his own parent , at any rate , though [the victim of a revolution]1661-the victim of a revolution , had not disgraced [himself]1852-his own parent . It seemed , under the circumstances , the natural avenue for [[their]1845-they child]1854-their child . At least , [he]425-endymion thought it ought to be tried . [He]425-endymion wished nothing to be settled without the full concurrence of [Endymion]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion . The matter should be put fairly and clearly before [him]425-endymion , “ and for this purpose , ”[425-endymion] concluded [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ [I]425-endymion have just sent for [him]425-endymion to [[my]425-endymion room]7069-my room ; ”[425-endymion] and [he]425-endymion retired . The interview between [the father]1264-the father and [the son]1266-the son was long . When [Endymion]425-endymion left [the room]943-the room [his]425-endymion countenance was pale , but its expression was firm and determined . [He]425-endymion went forth into [the garden]1342-the garden , and there [he]425-endymion saw [Myra]466-myra . “ How long [you]425-endymion have been ! ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra said ; “ [I]466-myra have been watching for [you]425-endymion . What is settled ? ”[466-myra] [He]425-endymion took [her]466-myra arm , and in silence led [her]466-myra away into one of the glades Then [he]425-endymion said : “ [I]425-endymion have settled to go , and [I]425-endymion am resolved , so long as [I]425-endymion live , that [I]425-endymion will never cost [dear papa]7070-dear papa another shilling . Things here are very bad , quite as bad as [you]466-myra have sometimes fancied . But do not say anything to [poor mamma]7071-poor mamma about [them]7072-them . ”[425-endymion] [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion resolved that [Endymion]425-endymion should go to [London]10-london immediately , and the preparations for [his]425-endymion departure were urgent . [Myra]466-myra did everything . If [she]466-myra had been [the head of [a family]1860-a family]1859-the head of a family [she]466-myra could not have been more thoughtful or apparently more experienced . If [she]466-myra had a doubt , [she]466-myra stepped over to [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock and consulted [her]394-mrs. penruddock . As for [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , [she]394-mrs. penruddock had become very unwell , and unable to attend to anything . [Her]466-myra occasional interference , fitful and feverish , and without adequate regard to circumstances , only embarrassed [them]1861-them . But , generally speaking , [she]466-myra kept to [[her]466-myra own room]1862-her own room , and was always weeping . The last day came . [No one]6647-no one pretended not to be serious and grave . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars did not appear , but saw [Endymion]425-endymion alone . [She]330-mrs. ferrars did not speak , but locked [him]425-endymion in [her]330-mrs. ferrars arms for many minutes , and then kissed [him]425-endymion on the forehead , and , by a gentle motion , intimating that [he]425-endymion should retire , [she]330-mrs. ferrars fell back on [her]330-mrs. ferrars sofa with closed eyes . [He]425-endymion was alone for a short time with [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father after dinner . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion said to [him]425-endymion : “ [I]425-endymion have treated [you]425-endymion in this matter as [a man]807-a man , and [I]425-endymion have entire confidence in [you]425-endymion . [Your]425-endymion business in life is to build up again a family which was once honoured . ”[425-endymion] [Myra]466-myra was still copying inventories when [he]425-endymion returned to [the drawing - room]1364-the drawing - room . “ These are for [myself]466-myra , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra said , “ so [I]466-myra shall always know what [you]425-endymion ought to have . Though [you]425-endymion go so early , [I]466-myra shall make [your]425-endymion breakfast to - morrow , ”[466-myra] and , leaning back on the sofa , [she]466-myra took [his]425-endymion hand . “ Things are dark , and [I]466-myra fancy they will be darker ; but brightness will come , somehow or other , to [you]425-endymion , [darling]7074-darling , for [you]425-endymion are born for brightness . [You]425-endymion will find [friends]7075-friends in life , and [they]7075-friends will be [women]900-women . ”[466-myra] It was nearly three years since [Endymion]425-endymion had travelled down to [Hurstley]340-hurstley by [the same coach that was now carrying [him]425-endymion to [London]10-london]1866-the same coach that was now carrying him to london . Though apparently so uneventful , the period had not been unimportant in the formation , doubtless yet partial , of [his]425-endymion character . And all its influences had been beneficial to [him]425-endymion . The crust of pride and selfishness with which large prosperity and illimitable indulgence had encased a kind , and far from presumptuous , disposition had been removed ; the domestic sentiments in their sweetness and purity had been developed ; [he]425-endymion had acquired some skills in scholarship and no inconsiderable fund of sound information ; and the routine of religious thought had been superseded in [his]425-endymion instance by an amount of knowledge and feeling on matters theological , unusual at [his]425-endymion time of life . Though apparently not gifted with any dangerous vivacity , or fatal facility of acquisition , [his]425-endymion mind seemed clear and painstaking , and distinguished by common sense . [He]425-endymion was brave and accurate . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was in waiting for [him]425-endymion at [the inn]1867-the inn . [He]425-endymion seemed [a most distinguished gentleman]1868-a most distinguished gentleman . [A hackney coach]1869-a hackney coach carried [them]1870-them to [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , where [he]425-endymion was welcomed by [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , who was exquisitely dressed . There was also [[her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister , [a girl not older than [Endymion]425-endymion]1872-a girl not older than endymion , the very image of [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , except that [she]1871-her sister was [a brunette]1873-a brunette — [a brilliant brunette]1874-a brilliant brunette . [This sister]1875-this sister bore the romantic name of [Imogene]420-imogene , for which [she]1875-this sister was indebted to [[her]1875-this sister father]918-her father performing the part of [the husband of [the heroine]1878-the heroine]1877-the husband of the heroine in [Maturin]421-maturin ’s tragedy of [the “ Castle of [St. Aldobrand]71-st. aldobrand]7077-the “ castle of st. aldobrand , ”[420-imogene] and which , under the inspiration of [Kean]422-kean , had set [the town]1879-the town in a blaze about the time of [her]1875-this sister birth . [Tea]423-tea was awaiting [him]918-her father , and there was a mixture in [their]1880-their several manners of not ungraceful hospitality and the remembrance of past dependence , which was genuine and not uninteresting , though [Endymion]425-endymion was yet too inexperienced to observe all this . [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney talked very much of [[Endymion]425-endymion ’s mother]1881-endymion ’s mother ; [her]1881-endymion ’s mother wondrous beauty , [her]1881-endymion ’s mother more wondrous dresses ; the splendour of [her]1881-endymion ’s mother fetes and equipages . As [she]1881-endymion ’s mother dilated on the past , [she]1881-endymion ’s mother seemed to share its lustre and its triumphs . “ [The first of [the land]6683-the land]7078-the first of the land were always in attendance on [her]1881-endymion ’s mother , ”[1881-endymion ’s mother] and for [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney ’s part , [she]410-mrs. rodney never saw a real horsewoman since [[her]410-mrs. rodney dear lady]1882-her dear lady . [[Her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister did not speak , but listened with rapt attention to the gorgeous details , occasionally stealing a glance at [Endymion]425-endymion — a glance of deep interest , of admiration mingled as it were both with reverence and pity . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney took up the conversation if [[his]408-mr. rodney wife]1261-his wife paused . [He]408-mr. rodney spoke of [all the leading statesmen who had been [the habitual companions of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]1886-the habitual companions of mr. ferrars]1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars , and threw out several anecdotes respecting [them]1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars from personal experience . “ [I]408-mr. rodney knew [them]1885-all the leading statesmen who had been the habitual companions of mr. ferrars all , ”[408-mr. rodney] continued [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , “ [I]408-mr. rodney might say intimately ; ”[408-mr. rodney] and then [he]408-mr. rodney told [his]408-mr. rodney great anecdote , how [he]408-mr. rodney had been so fortunate as perhaps even to save [the Duke]6633-the duke ’s life during the Reform Bill riots . “ [His]425-endymion Grace has never forgotten it , and only the day before yesterday [I]408-mr. rodney met [him]425-endymion in [St. James ’ Street]21-st. james ’ street walking with [Mr. Arbuthnot]424-mr. arbuthnot , and [he]425-endymion touched [his]425-endymion hat to [me]408-mr. rodney . ”[408-mr. rodney] All this gossip and good nature , and the kind and lively scene , saved [Endymion]425-endymion from the inevitable pang , or at least greatly softened it , which accompanies [our]1888-our first separation from [home]726-home . In due season , [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney observed that [she]410-mrs. rodney doubted not [Mr. Endymion]425-endymion , for so [they]1890-we ever called [him]425-endymion , must be wearied with [his]425-endymion journey , and would like to retire to [[his]425-endymion room]1563-his room ; and [[her]410-mrs. rodney husband]986-her husband , immediately lighting a candle , prepared to introduce [[their]1890-we new lodger]1893-their new lodger to [[his]425-endymion quarters]1701-his quarters . [It]1895-it was [a tall house]1896-a tall house , which had recently been renovated , with a story added to [it]1895-it , and on this story was [[Endymion]425-endymion ’s chamber]1897-endymion ’s chamber ; not absolutely a garret , but a modern substitute for that sort of apartment . “ [It]1895-it is rather high , ”[408-mr. rodney] said [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , half apologising for the ascent , “ but [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion chose [the room]943-the room . [We]1890-we took the liberty of lighting a fire to - night . ”[408-mr. rodney] And the cheerful blaze was welcome . It lit up [a room]1898-a room clean and not uncomfortable . [Feminine]426-feminine solicitude had fashioned a toilette - table for [him]425-endymion , and there was a bunch of geraniums in a blue vase on its sparkling dimity garniture . “ [I]408-mr. rodney suppose [you]425-endymion have in [your]425-endymion bag all that [you]425-endymion want at present ? ”[408-mr. rodney] said [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney . “ To - morrow [we]1890-we will unpack [your]425-endymion trunks and arrange [your]425-endymion things in [their]7081-their drawers ; and after breakfast , if [you]425-endymion please , [I]408-mr. rodney will show [you]425-endymion [your]425-endymion way to [Somerset House]72-somerset house . ”[408-mr. rodney] [Somerset House]72-somerset house ! thought [Endymion]425-endymion , as [he]425-endymion stood before the fire alone . Is it so near as that ? To - morrow , and [I]0-i am to be at [Somerset House]72-somerset house ! And then [he]425-endymion thought of what [they]1899-they were doing at [Hurstley]340-hurstley — of that terrible parting with [[his]425-endymion mother]6859-his mother , which made [him]425-endymion choke — and of [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father ’s last words . And then [he]425-endymion thought of [Myra]466-myra , and the tears stole down [his]425-endymion cheek . And then [he]425-endymion knelt down by [his]425-endymion bedside and prayed . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney would have accompanied [Endymion]425-endymion to [Somerset House]72-somerset house under any circumstances , but it so happened that [he]408-mr. rodney had reasons of [his]408-mr. rodney own for a visit to [that celebrated building]1902-that celebrated building . [He]408-mr. rodney had occasion to see [a gentleman who was stationed [there]890-there]1903-a gentleman who was stationed there . “ Not , ”[408-mr. rodney] as [he]408-mr. rodney added to [Endymion]425-endymion , “ that [I]408-mr. rodney know many here , but at [the Treasury]766-the treasury and in [Downing Street]7083-downing street [I]408-mr. rodney have [several acquaintances]7084-several acquaintances . ”[408-mr. rodney] [They]1905-they separated at the door in [the great quadrangle which led to [the department to which [Endymion]425-endymion was attached]1907-the department to which endymion was attached]1906-the great quadrangle which led to the department to which endymion was attached , and [he]408-mr. rodney contrived in due time to deliver to [a messenger]1908-a messenger a letter addressed to [[his]408-mr. rodney future chief]1909-his future chief . [He]408-mr. rodney was kept some time in [a gloomy and almost unfurnished waiting - room]1910-a gloomy and almost unfurnished waiting - room , and [his]408-mr. rodney thoughts in a desponding mood were gathering round [the dear ones who were distant , when [he]408-mr. rodney was summoned , and , following [the messenger]1727-the messenger down [a passage]1913-a passage , was ushered into [a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with [its]1914-a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business]1914-a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business , contrasted favourably with [the room [he]408-mr. rodney had just quitted]1915-the room he had just quitted]1911-the dear ones who were distant , when he was summoned , and , following the messenger down a passage , was ushered into a lively apartment on which the sun was shining , and which , with its well - lined book - shelves , and tables covered with papers , and bright noisy clock , and general air of habitation and business , contrasted favourably with the room he had just quitted . [A good - natured - looking man]1916-a good - natured - looking man held out [his]1916-a good - natured - looking man hand and welcomed [him]408-mr. rodney cordially , and said at once , “ [I]1916-a good - natured - looking man served , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , under [[your]408-mr. rodney grandfather]7064-your grandfather at [the Treasury]766-the treasury , and [I]1916-a good - natured - looking man am glad to see [you]408-mr. rodney [here]1520-here . ”[1916-a good - natured - looking man] Then [he]1916-a good - natured - looking man spoke of the duties which [Endymion]425-endymion would have at present to discharge . [His]425-endymion labours at first would be somewhat mechanical ; they would require only correctness and diligence ; but [the office]1917-the office was a large one , and promotion not only sure , but sometimes rapid , and as [he]425-endymion was so young , [he]425-endymion might with attention count on attaining , while yet in the prime of life , a future of very responsible duties and of no inconsiderable emolument . And while [he]425-endymion was speaking [he]425-endymion rang the bell and commanded the attendance of [a clerk]1918-a clerk , under whose care [Endymion]425-endymion was specially placed . This was [a young man of pleasant address]1919-a young man of pleasant address , who invited [Endymion]425-endymion with kindness to accompany [him]1916-a good - natured - looking man , and leading [him]425-endymion through [several chambers]1920-several chambers , some capacious , and all full of [clerks seated on high stools and writing at desks]1921-clerks seated on high stools and writing at desks , finally ushered [him]425-endymion into [a smaller chamber where there were not above six or eight at work , and where there was a vacant seat]1922-a smaller chamber where there were not above six or eight at work , and where there was a vacant seat . “ This is [[your]425-endymion place]7088-your place , ”[1916-a good - natured - looking man] [he]1916-a good - natured - looking man said , “ and now [I]1916-a good - natured - looking man will introduce [you]425-endymion to [[your]425-endymion future comrades]7089-your future comrades . This is [Mr. Jawett]427-jawett , [the greatest Radical of the age]7090-the greatest radical of the age , and who , when [he]427-jawett is [President of [the Republic]7092-the republic]7091-president of the republic , will , [I]1916-a good - natured - looking man hope , do a job for [[his]427-jawett friends]844-his friends here . This is [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , who , when the public taste has improved , will be [the most popular author of the day]7094-the most popular author of the day . In the meantime [he]428-st. barbe will give [you]425-endymion a copy of [his]428-st. barbe novel , which has not sold as it ought to have done , and in which [we]7095-we say [he]428-st. barbe has quizzed all [[his]428-st. barbe friends]844-his friends . This is [Mr. Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , who , as [you]425-endymion must perceive , is [a man of fashion]7097-a man of fashion . ”[1916-a good - natured - looking man] And so [he]1923-he went on , with what was evidently accustomed raillery . [All]1288-all laughed , and [all]1288-all said something courteous to [Endymion]425-endymion , and then after a few minutes [they]1288-all resumed [their]1288-all tasks , [Endymion]425-endymion ’s work being to copy long lists of figures , and routine documents of public accounts . In the meantime , [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was busy in drawing up a public document of a different but important character , and which was conceived something in this fashion : — “ [We]7095-we , [the undersigned , highly approving of the personal appearance and manners of [[our]7095-we new colleague]7099-our new colleague]7098-the undersigned , highly approving of the personal appearance and manners of our new colleague , are unanimously of opinion that [he]7099-our new colleague should be invited to join [our]7095-we symposium to - day at the immortal [Joe]430-joe ’s . ”[428-st. barbe] This was quietly passed round and signed by [all present]1926-all present , and then given to [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , who , all unconsciously to [the copying Endymion]425-endymion , wrote upon it , like [a minister of state]1927-a minister of state , “ Approved , ”[431-trenchard] with [his]431-trenchard initial . [Joe]430-joe ’s , more technically known as “ [The Blue Posts]7100-the blue posts , ”[430-joe] was [a celebrated chop - house in [Naseby Street]73-naseby street]1928-a celebrated chop - house in naseby street , [a large , low - ceilinged , wainscoted room]1929-a large , low - ceilinged , wainscoted room , with the floor strewn with sawdust , and [a hissing kitchen in the centre]1930-a hissing kitchen in the centre , and fitted up with what were called boxes , these being of various sizes , and suitable to the number of [the guests requiring [them]1932-them]1931-the guests requiring them . About this time [the fashionable coffee - houses]1933-the fashionable coffee - houses , [George]373-george ’s and [the Piazza]1934-the piazza , and even [the coffee - rooms of Stevens ’ or Long ’s]1935-the coffee - rooms of stevens ’ or long ’s , had begun to feel the injurious competition of the new clubs that of late years had been established ; but these , after all , were limited , and , comparatively speaking , exclusive societies . [Their]1936-their influence had not touched [the chop - houses]1937-the chop - houses , and it required another quarter of a century before [their]1937-the chop - houses cheerful and hospitable roofs and [the old taverns of [London]10-london]1938-the old taverns of london , so full , it ever seemed , of merriment and wisdom , yielded to the gradually increasing but irresistible influence of [those innumerable associations , which , under classic names , or affecting to be the junior branches of celebrated confederacies]1939-those innumerable associations , which , under classic names , or affecting to be the junior branches of celebrated confederacies , have since secured to the million , at cost price , all the delicacies of the season , and substituted for the zealous energy of [immortal JOES]432-immortal joes the inexorable but frigid discipline of managing committees . “ [You]425-endymion are [[our]7101-our guest]7102-our guest to - day , ”[431-trenchard] said [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard to [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Do not be embarrassed . It is a custom with [us]7101-our , but not a ruinous one . [We]7101-our dine off the joint , but the meat is first - rate , and [you]425-endymion may have as much as [you]425-endymion like , and [our]7101-our tipple is half - and - half . Perhaps [you]425-endymion do not know it . Let [me]431-trenchard drink to [your]425-endymion health . ”[431-trenchard] [They]1940-their ate most heartily ; but when [their]1940-their well - earned meal was despatched , [their]1940-their conversation , assisted by a moderate portion of [some celebrated toddy]1941-some celebrated toddy , became animated , various , and interesting . [Endymion]425-endymion was highly amused ; but being [a stranger]1942-a stranger , and [the youngest present]1943-the youngest present , [his]425-endymion silence was not unbecoming , and [his]425-endymion manner indicated that it was not occasioned by want of sympathy . The talk was very political . [They]1940-their were all what are called Liberals , having all of [them]1940-their received [their]1940-their appointments since the catastrophe of 1830 ; but the shades in the colour of [their]1940-their opinions were various and strong . [Jawett]427-jawett was uncompromising ; ruthlessly logical , [his]427-jawett principles being clear , [he]427-jawett was for what [he]427-jawett called “ carrying [them]1940-their out ”[427-jawett] to [their]1940-their just conclusions . [Trenchard]431-trenchard , on the contrary , thought everything ought to be a compromise , and that [a public man]1944-a public man ceased to be practical the moment [he]1944-a public man was logical . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe believed that literature and the arts , and intellect generally , had as little to hope for from [one party]1945-one party as from the other ; while [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks was of opinion that [the Tories]1428-the tories never would rally , owing to [their]1428-the tories deficiency in social influences . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks sometimes got an invitation to a ministerial soiree . The vote of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons in favour of an appropriation of the surplus revenues of [the Irish Church]1821-the irish church to the purposes of secular education — a vote which had just changed [the government]818-the government and expelled [the Tories]328-the tories — was much discussed . [Jawett]427-jawett denounced it as a miserable subterfuge , but with a mildness of manner and a mincing expression , which amusingly contrasted with the violence of [his]427-jawett principles and the strength of [his]427-jawett language . “ The whole of the revenues of [the Protestant Church]7103-the protestant church should be at once appropriated to secular education , or to some other purpose of general utility , ”[427-jawett] [he]427-jawett said . “ And it must come to this . ”[427-jawett] [Trenchard]431-trenchard thought [the ministry]6702-the ministry had gone as far in this matter as [they]6702-the ministry well could , and [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks remarked that [any government which systematically attacked the Church]1951-any government which systematically attacked the church would have “ society ”[427-jawett] against [it]1951-any government which systematically attacked the church . [Endymion]425-endymion , who felt very nervous , but who on Church questions had strong convictions , ventured to ask why [the Church]13-the church should be deprived of [its]13-the church property . “ In the case of [Ireland]74-ireland , ”[427-jawett] replied [Jawett]427-jawett , quite in a tone of conciliatory condescension , “ because it does not fulfil the purpose for which it was endowed . [It]13-the church has got the property of [the nation]7104-the nation , and it is not [the Church of [the people]1019-the people]7105-the church of the people . But [I]427-jawett go further than that . [I]427-jawett would disendow [every Church]7107-every church . [They]7107-every church are not productive institutions . There is no reason why they should exist . There is no use in them . ”[427-jawett] “ No use in [the Church]6648-the church ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , reddening ; but [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , who had tact , here interfered , and said , “ [I]431-trenchard told [you]7109-you [[our]1952-they friend]7110-our friend [Jawett]427-jawett is [a great Radical]7111-a great radical ; but [he]427-jawett is in a minority among [us]1952-they on these matters . [Everybody]6694-everybody , however , says what [he]427-jawett likes at [Joe]430-joe ’s . ”[431-trenchard] Then [they]1952-they talked of theatres , and critically discussed the articles in the daily papers and the last new book , and there was much discussion respecting a contemplated subscription boat ; but still , in general , it was remarkable how [they]1952-they relapsed into [their]1952-they favourite subject — speculation upon [men in office , both permanent and parliamentary]1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary , upon [their]1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary characters and capacity , [their]1953-men in office , both permanent and parliamentary habits and tempers . [One]6769-one was [a good administrator]1955-a good administrator , [another]1591-another did nothing ; [one]6769-one had no detail , another too much ; [one]6769-one was [a screw]1959-a screw , [another a spendthrift]1960-another a spendthrift ; [this man]1961-this man could make a set speech , but could not reply ; [[his]1961-this man rival]1962-his rival , capital at a reply but clumsy in a formal oration . At this time [London]10-london was [a very dull city]1963-a very dull city , instead of being , as it is now , [a very amusing one]1964-a very amusing one . Probably there never was [a city]1965-a city in [the world]6658-the world , with so vast a population , which was so melancholy . [The aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy probably have always found amusements adapted to the manners of the time and the age in which [they]1056-the aristocracy lived . [The middle classes]1968-the middle classes , half a century ago , had little distraction from [their]1968-the middle classes monotonous toil and melancholy anxieties , except , perhaps , what [they]1968-the middle classes found in religious and philanthropic societies . [Their]1968-the middle classes general life must have been very dull . Some traditionary merriment always lingered among [the working classes of [England]7-england]1969-the working classes of england . Both in [town]6995-town and [country]1971-country [they]1968-the middle classes had always [their]1968-the middle classes games and fairs and junketing parties , which have developed into [excursion trains]1972-excursion trains and colossal pic - nics . But of [all classes of the community]1973-all classes of the community , in the days of [[our]1974-our fathers]1975-our fathers , there was none so unfortunate in respect of public amusements as [the bachelors about [town]6995-town]1976-the bachelors about town . There were , one might almost say , only [two theatres]1978-two theatres , and [they]1978-two theatres so huge , that it was difficult to see or hear in either . [Their]1968-the middle classes monopolies , no longer redeemed by the stately genius of [the Kembles]433-the kembles , the pathos of [Miss O’Neill]434-miss o’neill , or the fiery passion of [Kean]422-kean , were already menaced , and were soon about to fall ; but [the crowd of diminutive but sparkling substitutes , which have since taken [their]1968-the middle classes place , had not yet appeared , and half - price at [Drury Lane]75-drury lane or [Covent Garden]76-covent garden]1979-the crowd of diminutive but sparkling substitutes , which have since taken their place , had not yet appeared , and half - price at drury lane or covent garden was a dreary distraction after a morning of desk work . There were [no Alhambras]1980-no alhambras then , and [no Cremornes]77-no cremornes , [no palaces of crystal]1981-no palaces of crystal in [terraced gardens]1982-terraced gardens , [no casinos]1983-no casinos , [no music - halls]1984-no music - halls , [no aquaria]1985-no aquaria , [no promenade concerts]1986-no promenade concerts . [Evans]435-evans ’ existed , but not in the fulness of [its]435-evans modern development ; and [the most popular place of resort]1987-the most popular place of resort was [the barbarous conviviality of [the Cider Cellar]1989-the cider cellar]1988-the barbarous conviviality of the cider cellar . [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard had paid the bill , collected [his]431-trenchard quotas and rewarded [the waiter]1990-the waiter , and then , as [they]1991-we all rose , said to [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [We]1991-we are going to [the Divan]7113-the divan . Do [you]425-endymion smoke ? ”[425-endymion] [Endymion]425-endymion shook [his]425-endymion head ; but [Trenchard]431-trenchard added , “ Well , [you]425-endymion will some day ; but [you]425-endymion had better come with [us]1991-we . [You]425-endymion need not smoke ; [you]425-endymion can order a cup of coffee , and then [you]425-endymion may read all the newspapers and magazines . It is [a nice lounge]7114-a nice lounge . ”[431-trenchard] So , emerging from [Naseby Street]73-naseby street into [the Strand]1992-the strand , [they]1991-we soon entered [[a tobacconist]1993-a tobacconist ’s shop]1994-a tobacconist ’s shop , and passing through [it]1994-a tobacconist ’s shop were admitted into [a capacious saloon]1995-a capacious saloon , well lit and fitted up with low , broad sofas , fixed against the walls , and on which were seated , or reclining , many persons , chiefly smoking cigars , but [some few practising with the hookah and other oriental modes]1996-some few practising with the hookah and other oriental modes . In the centre of [the room]943-the room was a table covered with newspapers and publications of that class . [The companions from [Joe]430-joe ’s]1998-the companions from joe ’s became separated after [their]1991-we entrance , and [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , addressing [Endymion]425-endymion , said , “ [I]428-st. barbe am not inclined to smoke to - day . [We]1991-we will order some coffee , and [you]425-endymion will find some amusement in this ; ”[428-st. barbe] and [he]428-st. barbe placed in [his]428-st. barbe hands a number of “ SCARAMOUCH . ”[428-st. barbe] “ [I]428-st. barbe hope [you]425-endymion will like [your]425-endymion new life , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , throwing down a review on the Divan , and leaning back sipping [his]428-st. barbe coffee . “ One thing may be said in favour of it : [you]425-endymion will work with a body of as [true - hearted comrades as ever existed]7115-true - hearted comrades as ever existed . [They]1998-the companions from joe ’s are always ready to assist [one]6769-one . [Thorough good - natured fellows]7117-thorough good - natured fellows , that [I]428-st. barbe will say for [them]1998-the companions from joe ’s . [I]428-st. barbe suppose it is adversity , ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe continued , “ that develops the kindly qualities of [our]1991-we nature . [I]428-st. barbe believe the sense of common degradation has a tendency to make [the degraded amiable]7118-the degraded amiable — at least among [themselves]7118-the degraded amiable . [I]428-st. barbe am told it is found so in [the plantations]7119-the plantations in [slave - gangs]7120-slave - gangs . ”[428-st. barbe] “ But [I]425-endymion hope [we]1991-we are not [a slave - gang]7121-a slave - gang , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ It is horrible to think of [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen , and [men of education]7123-men of education , and perhaps [first - rate talents]7124-first - rate talents — who knows?—reduced to [our]1991-we straits , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . “ [I]428-st. barbe do not follow [Jawett]427-jawett in all [his]427-jawett views , for [I]428-st. barbe hate political economy , and never could understand it ; and [he]427-jawett gives it [you]7125-you pure and simple , eh ? eh?—but , [I]428-st. barbe say , it is something awful to think of the incomes that [some men]7126-some men are making , who could no more write an article in ‘ SCARAMOUCH ’ than fly . ”[428-st. barbe] “ But [our]1991-we incomes may improve , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion was told to - day that promotion was even rapid in [[our]1991-we office]7127-our office . ”[425-endymion] “ [Our]1991-we incomes may improve when [we]1991-we are bent and grey , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , “ and [we]1991-we may even retire on a pension about as good as [a nobleman]7128-a nobleman leaves to [[his]7128-a nobleman valet]7129-his valet . Oh , it is [a horrid world]7130-a horrid world ! [[Your]7125-you father]6930-your father is [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor , is not [he]6930-your father ? ”[428-st. barbe] “ Yes , and so was [[my]425-endymion grandfather]7133-my grandfather , but [I]425-endymion do not think [I]425-endymion shall ever be one . ”[425-endymion] “ It is a great thing to have [a father]7134-a father [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , with a glance of envy . “ If [I]425-endymion were [the son of [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor]7136-the son of a privy councillor , [those demons]7138-those demons , [Shuffle]436-shuffle and [Screw]437-screw , would give [me]425-endymion 500 pounds for [my]425-endymion novel , which now [they]7138-those demons put in [their]7138-those demons beastly magazine and print in small type , and do not pay [me]425-endymion so much as [a powdered flunkey]7139-a powdered flunkey has in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square . [I]425-endymion agree with [Jawett]427-jawett : the whole thing is rotten . ”[425-endymion] “ [Mr. Jawett]427-jawett seems to have very strange opinions , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion did not like to hear what [he]427-jawett said at dinner about [the Church]6648-the church , but [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard turned the conversation , and [I]425-endymion thought it best to let it pass . ”[425-endymion] “ [Trenchard]431-trenchard is [a sensible man]7141-a sensible man , and [a good fellow]7142-a good fellow , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “ [you]425-endymion like [him]431-trenchard ? ”[428-st. barbe] “ [I]425-endymion find [him]431-trenchard kind . ”[425-endymion] “ Do [you]425-endymion know , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , in a whisper , and with a distressed and almost vindictive expression of countenance , “ [that man]7143-that man may come any day into four thousand a year . There is only one life between [him]431-trenchard and [the present owner]7144-the present owner . [I]428-st. barbe believe it is a good life , ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe added , in a more cheerful voice , “ but still it might happen . Is it not horrible ? Four thousand a year ! [Trenchard]431-trenchard with four thousand a year , and [we]7145-we receiving little more than the pay of [a butler]7146-a butler ! ”[428-st. barbe] “ Well , [I]425-endymion wish , for [his]431-trenchard sake , [he]431-trenchard might have it , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ though [I]425-endymion might lose [a kind friend]7147-a kind friend . ”[425-endymion] “ Look at [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “ [he]429-seymour hicks has smoked [his]429-seymour hicks cigar , and [he]429-seymour hicks is going . [He]429-seymour hicks never remains . [He]429-seymour hicks is going to a party , [I]428-st. barbe ’ll be found . [That fellow]7148-that fellow gets about in a most extraordinary manner . Is it not disgusting ? [I]428-st. barbe doubt whether [he]429-seymour hicks is asked much to dinner though , or [I]428-st. barbe think [we]7149-we should have heard of it . Nevertheless , [Trenchard]431-trenchard said the other day that [Hicks]429-seymour hicks had dined with [Lord Cinque - Ports]438-lord cinque - ports . [I]428-st. barbe can hardly believe it ; it would be too disgusting . [No lord]7150-no lord ever asked [me]428-st. barbe to dinner . But [the aristocracy of [this country]6657-this country]7151-the aristocracy of this country are doomed ! ”[428-st. barbe] “ [Mr. Hicks]429-seymour hicks , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ probably lays [himself]429-seymour hicks out for society . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]428-st. barbe suppose [you]428-st. barbe will , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , with a scrutinising air . “ [I]428-st. barbe should if [I]428-st. barbe were [the son of [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor]7136-the son of a privy councillor . [Hicks]429-seymour hicks is nothing ; [[his]429-seymour hicks father]788-his father kept [a stable - yard]7156-a stable - yard and [[his]429-seymour hicks mother]6859-his mother was [an actress]7158-an actress . [We]7159-we have had [several dignitaries of [the Church]6648-the church]7160-several dignitaries of the church in [[my]428-st. barbe family]7162-my family and [one admiral]7163-one admiral . And yet [Hicks]429-seymour hicks dines with [Lord Cinque - Ports]438-lord cinque - ports ! It is positively revolting ! But the things [he]429-seymour hicks does to get asked!—sings , rants , conjures , ventriloquises , mimics , stands on [his]429-seymour hicks head . [His]429-seymour hicks great performance is a parliamentary debate . [We]7159-we will make [him]429-seymour hicks do it for [you]7164-you . And yet with all this a dull dog — a very dull dog , [sir]6912-sir . [He]429-seymour hicks wrote for ‘ [Scaramouch]439-scaramouch ’ some little time , but [they]7166-they can stand it no more . Between [you]7164-you and [me]428-st. barbe , [he]429-seymour hicks has had notice to quit . That [I]428-st. barbe know ; and [he]429-seymour hicks will probably get the letter when [he]429-seymour hicks goes [home]726-home from [his]429-seymour hicks party to - night . So much for success in [society]1025-society ! [I]428-st. barbe shall now say good - night to [you]7164-you . ”[428-st. barbe] It was only ten o’clock when [Endymion]425-endymion returned to [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , and for the first time in [his]425-endymion life used a pass - key , with which [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney had furnished [him]425-endymion in the morning , and re - entered [[his]425-endymion new home]1999-his new home . [He]425-endymion thought [he]425-endymion had used it very quietly , and was lighting [his]425-endymion candle and about to steal up to [[his]425-endymion lofty heights]2000-his lofty heights , when from the door of the parlour , which opened into [the passage]2001-the passage , emerged [Miss Imogene]420-imogene , who took the candlestick from [his]425-endymion hand and insisted on waiting upon [him]425-endymion . “ [I]420-imogene thought [I]420-imogene heard something , ”[420-imogene] [she]420-imogene said ; “ [you]425-endymion must let [me]420-imogene light [you]425-endymion up , for [you]425-endymion can hardly yet know [your]425-endymion way . [I]420-imogene must see too if all is right ; [you]425-endymion may want something . ”[420-imogene] So [she]420-imogene tripped up lightly before [him]425-endymion , showing , doubtless without premeditation , as well - turned an ankle and as pretty a foot as could fall to [a damsel]2002-a damsel ’s fortunate lot . “ [[My]420-imogene sister]7169-my sister and [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney have gone to the play , ”[420-imogene] [she]420-imogene said , “ but [they]7170-they left strict instructions with [me]420-imogene to see that [you]425-endymion were comfortable , and that [you]425-endymion wanted for nothing that [we]7171-we could supply . ”[420-imogene] “ [You]420-imogene are too kind , ”[420-imogene] said [Endymion]425-endymion , as [she]420-imogene lighted the candles on [his]425-endymion dressing - table , “ and , to tell [you]425-endymion the truth , these are luxuries [I]420-imogene am not accustomed to , and to which [I]420-imogene am not entitled . ”[420-imogene] “ And yet , ”[420-imogene] [she]420-imogene said , with a glance of blended admiration and pity , “ [they]7170-they tell [me]420-imogene time was when gold was not good enough for [you]425-endymion , and [I]420-imogene do not think it could be . ”[420-imogene] “ Such kindness as this , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ is more precious than gold . ”[420-imogene] “ [I]420-imogene hope [you]425-endymion will find [your]425-endymion things well arranged . All [your]425-endymion clothes are in these two drawers ; the coats in the bottom one , and [your]425-endymion linen in those above . [You]425-endymion will not perhaps be able to find [your]425-endymion pocket - handkerchiefs at first . They are in this sachet ; [[my]420-imogene sister]7169-my sister made it [herself]7169-my sister . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney says [you]425-endymion are to be called at eight o’clock and breakfast at nine . [I]420-imogene think everything is right . Good - night , [Mr. Endymion]425-endymion . ”[420-imogene] [The Rodney household]2003-the rodney household was rather a strange one . [The first two floors]2004-the first two floors , as [we]2005-we have mentioned , were let , and at expensive rates , for [the apartments]2006-the apartments were capacious and capitally furnished , and the situation , if not distinguished , was extremely convenient — quiet from not being a thoroughfare , and in the heart of civilisation . [They]2003-the rodney household only kept [a couple of servants]2007-a couple of servants , but [[their]2003-the rodney household principal lodgers]2008-their principal lodgers had [[their]2003-the rodney household personal attendants]2009-their personal attendants . And yet after sunset [the sisters]2010-the sisters appeared and presided at [their]2010-the sisters tea - table , always exquisitely dressed ; seldom alone , for [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney had [many friends]1748-many friends , and lived in [a capacious apartment]2012-a capacious apartment , rather finely furnished , with a round table covered with gaudy print - books , a mantelpiece crowded with vases of mock Dresden , and a cottage piano , on which [Imogene]420-imogene could accompany [her]420-imogene more than pleasing voice . Somehow or other , the process is difficult to trace , [Endymion]425-endymion not unfrequently found [himself]425-endymion at [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney ’s tea - table . On the first occasion or so , [he]425-endymion felt [himself]425-endymion a little shy and embarrassed , but it soon became natural to [him]425-endymion , and [he]425-endymion would often escape from the symposia at [Joe]430-joe ’s , and , instead of the Divan , find in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street a more congenial scene . There were generally [some young men there]2013-some young men there , who seemed delighted with [the ladies]930-the ladies , listened with enthusiasm to [Imogene]420-imogene ’s singing , and were allowed to smoke . [They]2013-some young men there were evidently [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen , and indeed [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney casually mentioned to [Endymion]425-endymion that [one of the most frequent guests]2016-one of the most frequent guests might some day even be [a peer of the realm]2017-a peer of the realm . Sometimes there was a rubber of whist , and , if wanted , [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney took a hand in it ; [Endymion]425-endymion sitting apart and conversing with [[her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister , who amused [him]408-mr. rodney by [her]410-mrs. rodney lively observations , indicating even flashes of culture ; but always addressed [him]408-mr. rodney without the slightest pretence and with the utmost naturalness . This was not the case with [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ; pretence with [him]408-mr. rodney was ingrained , and [he]408-mr. rodney was at first somewhat embarrassed by the presence of [Endymion]425-endymion , as [he]408-mr. rodney could hardly maintain before [[his]408-mr. rodney late patron]2019-his late patron ’s son [his]408-mr. rodney favourite character of [the aristocratic victim of revolution]2020-the aristocratic victim of revolution . And yet this drawback was more than counterbalanced by the gratification of [his]408-mr. rodney vanity in finding a Ferrars [[his]408-mr. rodney habitual guest]2021-his habitual guest . Such a luxury seemed a dangerous indulgence , but [he]408-mr. rodney could not resist it , and the moth was always flying round the candle . There was no danger , however , and that [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney soon found out . [Endymion]425-endymion was born with tact , and it came to [him]425-endymion as much from goodness of heart as fineness of taste . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , therefore , soon resumed [his]408-mr. rodney anecdotes of [great men]2022-great men and [his]408-mr. rodney personal experience of [their]2022-great men sayings , manners , and customs , with which [he]408-mr. rodney was in the habit of enlivening or ornamenting the whist table ; occasionally introducing Endymion to the notice of the table by mentioning in a low tone , “ That is [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , in a certain sense under [my]408-mr. rodney care ; [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father is [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor , and had it not been for the revolution — for [I]408-mr. rodney maintain , and always will , the Reform Bill was neither more nor less than a revolution — would probably have been [Prime Minister]6997-prime minister . [He]6997-prime minister was [[my]408-mr. rodney earliest]7176-my earliest and [[my]408-mr. rodney best friend]7177-my best friend . ”[408-mr. rodney] When there were cards , there was always a little supper : a lobster and a roasted potato and that sort of easy thing , and curious drinks , which [the sisters]2010-the sisters mixed and made , and which [no one else , at least all]2024-no one else , at least all said so , could mix and make . On fitting occasions a bottle of champagne appeared , and then [the person for whom the wine was produced]2025-the person for whom the wine was produced was sure with wonderment to say , “ Where did [you]408-mr. rodney get this champagne , [Rodney]410-mrs. rodney ? Could [you]408-mr. rodney get [me]408-mr. rodney some ? ”[408-mr. rodney] [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney shook [his]408-mr. rodney head and scarcely gave a hope , but subsequently , when the praise in consequence had continued and increased , would observe , “ Do [you]2026-the gentleman really want some ? [I]408-mr. rodney can not promise , but [I]408-mr. rodney will try . Of course [they]7178-they will ask [a high figure]7179-a high figure . ”[408-mr. rodney] “ Anything [they]7178-they like , [[my]408-mr. rodney dear]6649-my dear [Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . ”[408-mr. rodney] And in about a week ’s time [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman was so fortunate as to get [his]2026-the gentleman champagne . There was one subject in which [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney appeared to be particularly interested , and that was racing . The turf at that time had not developed into that vast institution of national demoralisation which it now exhibits . That disastrous character may be mainly attributed to the determination of [[our]2027-our legislators]2028-our legislators to put down [gaming - houses]2029-gaming - houses , which , practically speaking , substituted for the pernicious folly of a comparatively limited class the ruinous madness of [the community]2030-the community . There were many influences by which in [the highest classes persons]2031-the highest classes persons might be discouraged or deterred from play under a roof ; and in the great majority of cases such a habit was difficult , not to say impossible , to indulge . But in shutting up [gaming - houses]2029-gaming - houses , [we]2027-our brought the gaming - table into [the street]705-the street , and its practices became the pursuit of [those who would otherwise have never witnessed or even thought of them]2034-those who would otherwise have never witnessed or even thought of them . No doubt [Crockford]440-crockford ’s had [its]440-crockford tragedies , but all its disasters and calamities together would hardly equal a lustre of the ruthless havoc which has ensued from its suppression . Nevertheless , in 1835 [men]1114-men made books , and [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was not inexpert in a composition which requires no ordinary qualities of character and intelligence ; method , judgment , self - restraint , not too much imagination , perception of character , and powers of calculation . All these qualities were now in active demand and exercise ; for [the Derby]78-the derby was at hand , and [the Rodney family]2036-the rodney family , deeply interested in the result , were to attend the celebrated festival . [One of [the young gentlemen]2038-the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in [[their]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister parlour]2039-their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney and [[her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister , insisted upon taking [them]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister to [Epsom]79-epsom in [[his]408-mr. rodney drag]2041-his drag , and [they]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister [themselves]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister were to select the party to accompany [them]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister . That was not difficult , for [they]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister were naturally [all friends of [[their]2037-one of the young gentlemen , who sometimes smoked a cigar and sometimes tasted a lobster in their parlour , and who seemed alike and equally devoted to mrs. rodney and her sister munificent host]2043-their munificent host with one exception]2042-all friends of their munificent host with one exception . [Imogene]420-imogene stipulated that [Endymion]425-endymion should be asked , and [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney supported the suggestion . “ [He]425-endymion is [the son of [the privy councillor]1765-the privy councillor [the Right Hon]7183-the right hon [. William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley , [[my]408-mr. rodney earliest]7176-my earliest and [[my]408-mr. rodney best friend]7177-my best friend]7181-the son of the privy councillor the right hon . william pitt ferrars , my earliest and my best friend , and in a certain sense is under [my]408-mr. rodney care . ”[408-mr. rodney] The drive to [the Derby]78-the derby was not then shorn of [its]78-the derby humours and glories . It was [the Carnival of [England]7-england]81-the carnival of england , with equipages as numerous and various , and with banter not less quick and witty . It was a bright day — a day , no doubt , of wild hopes and terrible fears , but yet , on the whole , of joy and exultation . And [no one]6647-no one was happier and prouder than [pretty Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , exquisitely dressed and sitting on the box of a patrician drag , beside [[its]78-the derby noble owner]2045-its noble owner . On the seat behind [them]2046-they was [Imogene]420-imogene , with [Endymion]425-endymion on one side , and on the other [the individual]2047-the individual “ who might one day be [[a peer . ”]7186-a peer . ”]7186-a peer . ”[2047-the individual] [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney and some others , including [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , faced [a couple of grooms , who sat with folded arms and unmoved countenances , fastidiously stolid amid all the fun , and grave even when [they]2046-they opened the champagne . [The right horse]2049-the right horse won . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney and [[his]408-mr. rodney friends]844-his friends]2048-a couple of grooms , who sat with folded arms and unmoved countenances , fastidiously stolid amid all the fun , and grave even when they opened the champagne . the right horse won . mr. rodney and his friends pocketed a good stake , and [they]2046-they demolished [their]2046-they luncheon of luxuries with frantic gaiety . “ It is almost as happy as [our]2046-they little suppers in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , ”[2051-their noble driver] whispered [[their]2046-they noble driver]2051-their noble driver to [[his]2051-their noble driver companion]714-his companion . “ Oh ! much more than anything [you]2051-their noble driver can find [there]890-there , ”[410-mrs. rodney] simpered [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . “ [I]410-mrs. rodney declare to [you]2051-their noble driver , some of the happiest hours of [my]410-mrs. rodney life have been passed in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , ”[410-mrs. rodney] gravely murmured [[her]410-mrs. rodney friend]2053-her friend . “ [I]410-mrs. rodney wish [I]410-mrs. rodney could believe that , ”[410-mrs. rodney] said [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . As for [Endymion]425-endymion , [he]425-endymion enjoyed [himself]425-endymion amazingly . The whole scene was new to [him]425-endymion — [he]425-endymion had never been at a race before , and this was the most famous of races . [He]425-endymion did not know [he]425-endymion had betted , but [he]425-endymion found [he]425-endymion too had won a little money , [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney having put [him]425-endymion on something , though what that meant [he]425-endymion had not the remotest idea . [Imogene]420-imogene , however , assured [him]425-endymion it was all right — [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney constantly put [her]420-imogene on something . [He]425-endymion enjoyed the luncheon too ; the cold chicken , and the French pies , the wondrous salads , and the iced champagne . It seemed that [Imogene]420-imogene was always taking care that [his]425-endymion plate or [his]425-endymion glass should be filled . Everything was delightful , and [[his]425-endymion noble host]2054-his noble host , who , always courteous , had hitherto been reserved , called [him]425-endymion “ Ferrars . ”[425-endymion] What with the fineness of the weather , the inspirations of [the excited and countless multitude]2055-the excited and countless multitude , the divine stimulus of the luncheon , the kindness of [[his]425-endymion charming companions]2056-his charming companions , and the general feeling of enjoyment and success that seemed to pervade [his]425-endymion being , [Endymion]425-endymion felt as [he]425-endymion were almost acting a distinguished part in some grand triumph of antiquity , as returning [home]726-home , [the four splendid dark chestnuts]2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts swept along , [two of [their]2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts gay company]2059-two of their gay company playing bugles , and [the grooms]2060-the grooms sitting with folded arms of haughty indifference . Just at this moment [his]425-endymion eye fell upon an omnibus full , inside and out , of clerks in [[his]425-endymion office]6810-his office . There was a momentary stoppage , and while [he]425-endymion returned the salute of [several of [them]2058-the four splendid dark chestnuts]2062-several of them , [his]425-endymion quick eye could not avoid recognising the slightly surprised glance of [Trenchard]431-trenchard , the curious amazement of [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , and the indignant astonishment of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . “ [[Our]7189-our friend]7110-our friend [Ferrars]425-endymion seems in tiptop company , ”[431-trenchard] said [Trenchard]431-trenchard . “ That may have been [a countess on the box]7191-a countess on the box , ”[429-seymour hicks] said [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , “ for [I]429-seymour hicks observed [an earl]7192-an earl ’s coronet on the drag . [I]429-seymour hicks can not make out who it is . ”[429-seymour hicks] “ There is no more advantage in going with four horses than with two , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “ indeed , [I]428-st. barbe believe [you]429-seymour hicks go slower . It is mere pride ; puffed - up vanity . [I]428-st. barbe should like to send [those two grooms]7193-those two grooms with [their]7193-those two grooms folded arms to [the galleys]7194-the galleys — [I]428-st. barbe hate [those fellows]7195-those fellows . For [my]428-st. barbe part , [I]428-st. barbe never was behind four horses except in a stage - coach . [No peer of the realm]7196-no peer of the realm ever took [me]428-st. barbe on [[his]7196-no peer of the realm drag]2041-his drag . However , a day of reckoning will come ; [the people]1019-the people wo n’t stand this much longer . ”[428-st. barbe] [Jawett]427-jawett was not [there]890-there , for [he]427-jawett disapproved of races . [Endymion]425-endymion had to encounter a rather sharp volley when [he]425-endymion went to [the office]1917-the office next morning . After some general remarks as to the distinguished party which [he]425-endymion had accompanied to the races , [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks could not resist inquiring , though with some circumlocution , whether [the lady]947-the lady was [a countess]2066-a countess . [The lady]947-the lady was not [a countess]2066-a countess . Who was [the lady]947-the lady ? [The lady]947-the lady was [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . Who was [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney ? [She]947-the lady was [the wife of [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , who accompanied [her]947-the lady]2071-the wife of mr. rodney , who accompanied her . Was [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney a relation of [Lord Rodney]441-lord rodney ? [Endymion]425-endymion believed [he]425-endymion was not a relation of [Lord Rodney]441-lord rodney . Who was [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney then ? “ [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney is [an old friend of [[my]408-mr. rodney father]6935-my father]7199-an old friend of my father . ”[408-mr. rodney] This natural solution of doubts and difficulties arrested all further inquiry . Generally speaking , the position of [Endymion]425-endymion in [his]425-endymion new life was satisfactory . [He]425-endymion was regular and assiduous in [his]425-endymion attendance at office , was popular with [[his]425-endymion comrades]2072-his comrades , and was cherished by [[his]425-endymion chief]1660-his chief , who had even invited [him]425-endymion to dinner . [His]425-endymion duties were certainly at present mechanical , but they were associated with an interesting profession ; and humble as was [his]425-endymion lot , [he]425-endymion began to feel the pride of public life . [He]425-endymion continued to be [a regular guest]2074-a regular guest at [Joe ’s]430-joe , and was careful not to seem to avoid the society of [[his]425-endymion fellow - clerks]2075-his fellow - clerks in the evenings , for [he]425-endymion had an instinctive feeling that it was as well [they]2075-his fellow - clerks should not become acquainted with [[his]425-endymion circle in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street]2076-his circle in warwick street . And yet to [him]425-endymion the attractions of [that circle]2077-that circle became daily more difficult to resist . And often when [he]425-endymion was enduring the purgatory of the Divan , listening to the snarls of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe over the shameful prosperity of everybody in [this world]6716-this world except [the snarler]2079-the snarler , or perhaps went half - price to [the pit of [Drury Lane]75-drury lane]2080-the pit of drury lane with [the critical Trenchard]2081-the critical trenchard , [he]425-endymion was , in truth , restless and absent , and [his]425-endymion mind was in another place , indulging in visions which [he]425-endymion did not care to analyse , but which were very agreeable . One evening , shortly after the expedition to [Epsom]79-epsom , while [the rest]6809-the rest were playing a rubber , [Imogene]420-imogene said to [him]425-endymion , “ [I]420-imogene wish [you]425-endymion to be friends with [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ; [I]420-imogene think [he]411-mr. vigo might be of use to [you]425-endymion . ”[420-imogene] [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was playing whist at this moment ; [[his]411-mr. vigo partner]2083-his partner was [Sylvia]407-sylvia , and [they]2084-they were playing against [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney and [Waldershare]442-waldershare . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was [a tenant of [the second floor]2086-the second floor]2085-a tenant of the second floor . [He]442-waldershare was [the young gentleman “ who might some day be a peer . ”]7201-the young gentleman “ who might some day be a peer . ”[442-waldershare] [He]442-waldershare was [a young man of about three or four and twenty years ; fair , with short curly brown hair and blue eyes ; not exactly handsome , but with a countenance full of expression , and the index of quick emotions , whether of joy or of anger]2087-a young man of about three or four and twenty years ; fair , with short curly brown hair and blue eyes ; not exactly handsome , but with a countenance full of expression , and the index of quick emotions , whether of joy or of anger . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was [the only child of [a younger son of a patrician house]2089-a younger son of a patrician house , and had inherited from [[his]442-waldershare father]788-his father a moderate but easy fortune]2088-the only child of a younger son of a patrician house , and had inherited from his father a moderate but easy fortune . [He]442-waldershare had been [the earliest lodger of [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys]2091-the earliest lodger of the rodneys , and , taking advantage of the Tory reaction , had just been returned to [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . What [he]442-waldershare would do there was a subject of interesting speculation to [[his]442-waldershare numerous friends]2093-his numerous friends , and it may be said [admirers]2094-admirers . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was [one of those vivid and brilliant organisations which exercise a peculiarly attractive influence on youth]2095-one of those vivid and brilliant organisations which exercise a peculiarly attractive influence on youth . [He]442-waldershare had been [the hero of the debating club at [Cambridge]83-cambridge]2096-the hero of the debating club at cambridge , and [many]2097-many believed in consequence that [he]442-waldershare must become [prime minister]6997-prime minister . [He]442-waldershare was witty and fanciful , and , though capricious and bad - tempered , could flatter and caress . At [Cambridge]83-cambridge [he]442-waldershare had introduced the new Oxford heresy , of which [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort was [a votary]2099-a votary . [Waldershare]442-waldershare prayed and fasted , and swore by [Laud]443-laud and [Strafford]444-strafford . [He]442-waldershare took , however , a more eminent degree at [Paris]43-paris than at [his]442-waldershare original Alma Mater , and becoming passionately addicted to French literature , [his]442-waldershare views respecting both Church and State became modified — at least in private . [His]442-waldershare entrance into [English society]2100-english society had been highly successful , and as [he]442-waldershare had a due share of vanity , and was by no means free from worldliness , [he]442-waldershare had enjoyed and pursued [his]442-waldershare triumphs . But [his]442-waldershare versatile nature , which required not only constant , but novel excitement , became palled , even with [the society of [duchesses]2102-duchesses]2101-the society of duchesses . There was a monotony in the splendour of aristocratic life which wearied [him]442-waldershare , and for some time [he]442-waldershare had persuaded [himself]442-waldershare that [the only people who understood the secret of existence]2103-the only people who understood the secret of existence were [the family under whose roof [he]442-waldershare lodged]2104-the family under whose roof he lodged . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was profligate , but sentimental ; unprincipled , but romantic ; [the child of whim]2105-the child of whim , and the slave of an imagination so freakish and deceptive , that it was always impossible to foretell [his]442-waldershare course . [He]442-waldershare was alike capable of sacrificing all [his]442-waldershare feelings to worldly considerations or of forfeiting [the world]6658-the world for a visionary caprice . At present [his]442-waldershare favourite scheme , and one to which [he]442-waldershare seemed really attached , was to educate [Imogene]420-imogene . Under [his]442-waldershare tuition [he]442-waldershare had persuaded [himself]442-waldershare that [she]420-imogene would turn out what [he]442-waldershare styled “ [a great woman]7202-a great woman . ”[442-waldershare] An age of vast change , according to [Waldershare]442-waldershare , was impending over [us]2107-us . There was no male career in which [one]6769-one could confide . [Most men of mark]2109-most men of mark would probably be [victims]2110-victims , but “ [a great woman ”]7203-a great woman ”[420-imogene] must always make [her]420-imogene way . Whatever the circumstances , [she]420-imogene would adapt [herself]420-imogene to [them]2111-them ; if necessary , would mould and fashion [them]2111-them . [His]442-waldershare dream was that [Imogene]420-imogene should go forth and conquer [the world]6658-the world , and that in the sunset of life [he]442-waldershare should find a refuge in [some corner of [[her]420-imogene palace]2114-her palace]2113-some corner of her palace . [Imogene]420-imogene was only [a child]2115-a child when [Waldershare]442-waldershare first became [a lodger]2116-a lodger . [She]420-imogene used to bring [his]442-waldershare breakfast to [[his]442-waldershare drawing - room]2117-his drawing - room and arrange [his]442-waldershare table . [He]442-waldershare encountered [her]420-imogene one day , and [he]442-waldershare requested [her]420-imogene to remain , and always preside over [his]442-waldershare meal . [He]442-waldershare fell in love with [her]420-imogene name , and wrote [her]420-imogene a series of sonnets , idealising [her]420-imogene past , panegyrising [her]420-imogene present , and prophetic of [her]420-imogene future life . [Imogene]420-imogene , who was neither shy nor obtrusive , was calm amid all [his]442-waldershare vagaries , humoured [his]442-waldershare fancies , even when [she]420-imogene did not understand them , and read [his]442-waldershare verses as [she]420-imogene would a foreign language which [she]420-imogene was determined to master . [Her]420-imogene culture , according to [Waldershare]442-waldershare , was to be carried on chiefly by conversations . [She]420-imogene was not to read , or at least not to read much , until [her]420-imogene taste was formed and [she]420-imogene had acquired the due share of previous knowledge necessary to profitable study . As [Waldershare]442-waldershare was eloquent , brilliant , and witty , [Imogene]420-imogene listened to [him]442-waldershare with wondering interest and amusement , even when [she]420-imogene found some difficulty in following [him]442-waldershare ; but [her]420-imogene apprehension was so quick and [her]420-imogene tact so fine , that [her]420-imogene progress , though [she]420-imogene was almost unconscious of it , was remarkable . Sometimes in the evening , while [the others]2118-the others were smoking together or playing whist , [Waldershare]442-waldershare and [Imogene]420-imogene , sitting apart , were engaged in apparently the most interesting converse . It was impossible not to observe the animation and earnestness of [Waldershare]442-waldershare , and the great attention with which [[his]442-waldershare companion]714-his companion responded to [his]442-waldershare representations . Yet all this time [he]442-waldershare was only giving [her]420-imogene a lecture on [Madame de Sevigne]445-madame de sevigne . [Waldershare]442-waldershare used to take [Imogene]420-imogene to [the National Gallery]2120-the national gallery and [Hampton Court]84-hampton court , and other delightful scenes of popular education , but of late [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney had informed [[her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister that [she]410-mrs. rodney was no longer young enough to permit these expeditions . [Imogene]420-imogene accepted the announcement without a murmur , but it occasioned [Waldershare]442-waldershare several sonnets of heartrending remonstrance . [Imogene]420-imogene continued , however , to make [his]442-waldershare breakfast , and kept [his]442-waldershare Parliamentary papers in order , which [he]442-waldershare never could manage , but the mysteries of which [Imogene]420-imogene mastered with feminine quickness and precision . Whenever [Waldershare]442-waldershare was away [he]442-waldershare always maintained a constant correspondence with [Imogene]420-imogene . In this [he]442-waldershare communicated everything to [her]420-imogene without the slightest reserve ; describing everything [he]442-waldershare saw , almost everything [he]442-waldershare heard , pages teeming with anecdotes of a world of which [she]420-imogene could know nothing — the secrets of courts and [coteries]2122-coteries , memoirs of [princes]860-princes and [ministers]6766-ministers , of [dandies]2125-dandies and [dames of fashion]2126-dames of fashion . “ If anything happens to [me]442-waldershare , ”[442-waldershare] [Waldershare]442-waldershare would say to [Imogene]420-imogene , “ this correspondence may be worth thousands to [you]420-imogene , and when it is published it will connect [your]420-imogene name with [mine]442-waldershare , and assist [my]442-waldershare grand idea of [your]420-imogene becoming ‘ [a great woman]7202-a great woman . ’ ”[442-waldershare] “ But [I]425-endymion do not know [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , ”[425-endymion] whispered [Endymion]425-endymion to [Imogene]420-imogene . “ But [you]420-imogene have met [him]411-mr. vigo here , and [you]420-imogene went together to [Epsom]79-epsom . It is enough . [He]411-mr. vigo is going to ask [you]420-imogene to dine with [him]411-mr. vigo on Saturday . [We]7205-we shall be [there]890-there , and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare is going . [He]411-mr. vigo has [a beautiful place]7207-a beautiful place , and it will be very pleasant . ”[425-endymion] And exactly as [Imogene]420-imogene had anticipated , [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , in the course of the evening , did ask [Endymion]425-endymion to do [him]411-mr. vigo the honour of being [[his]411-mr. vigo guest]2127-his guest . [The villa of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo]2128-the villa of mr. vigo was on [the banks of [the Thames]85-the thames]2129-the banks of the thames , and had once belonged to [a noble customer]2130-a noble customer . [The Palladian mansion]2131-the palladian mansion contained [a suite of chambers of majestic dimensions]2132-a suite of chambers of majestic dimensions — lofty ceilings , rich cornices , and vast windows of plate glass ; [the gardens]2133-the gardens were rich with the products of conservatories which [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo had raised with every modern improvement , and a group of stately cedars supported the dignity of the scene and gave to [it]2134-it a name . Beyond , [a winding walk]2135-a winding walk encircled [a large field which [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo called [the park]1663-the park]2136-a large field which mr. vigo called the park , and [which sparkled with gold and silver pheasants]2138-which sparkled with gold and silver pheasants , and [the keeper]2139-the keeper lived in [a newly - raised habitation at the extreme end , which took the form of [a Swiss cottage]2141-a swiss cottage]2140-a newly - raised habitation at the extreme end , which took the form of a swiss cottage . [The Rodney family]2036-the rodney family , accompanied by [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare and [Endymion]425-endymion , went to [the Cedars by water]2143-the cedars by water . It was a delightful afternoon of June , [the river]2144-the river warm and still , and the soft , fitful western breeze occasionally rich with the perfume of [the gardens of [Putney]86-putney and [Chiswick]3-chiswick]2145-the gardens of putney and chiswick . [Waldershare]442-waldershare talked the whole way . It was a rhapsody of fancy , fun , knowledge , anecdote , brilliant badinage — even passionate seriousness . Sometimes [he]442-waldershare recited poetry , and [his]442-waldershare voice was musical ; and , then , when [he]442-waldershare had attuned [[his]442-waldershare companions]2146-his companions to a sentimental pitch , [he]442-waldershare would break into mockery , and touch with delicate satire every mood of human feeling . [Endymion]425-endymion listened to [him]442-waldershare in silence and admiration . [He]425-endymion had never heard [Waldershare]442-waldershare talk before , and [he]425-endymion had never heard [anybody like [him]442-waldershare]2147-anybody like him . All this time , what was now , and ever , remarkable in [Waldershare]442-waldershare were [his]442-waldershare manners . They were finished , even to courtliness . Affable and winning , [he]442-waldershare was never familiar . [He]442-waldershare always addressed [Sylvia]407-sylvia as if [she]407-sylvia were [one of [those duchesses round whom [he]442-waldershare used to linger]2149-those duchesses round whom he used to linger]2148-one of those duchesses round whom he used to linger . [He]442-waldershare would bow deferentially to [her]407-sylvia remarks , and elicit from some of [her]407-sylvia casual observations an acute or graceful meaning , of which [she]407-sylvia [herself]407-sylvia was by no means conscious . The bow of [Waldershare]442-waldershare was a study . Its grace and ceremony must have been organic ; for there was no traditionary type in existence from which [he]442-waldershare could have derived or inherited it . [He]442-waldershare certainly addressed [Imogene]420-imogene and spoke to [her]420-imogene by [her]420-imogene Christian name ; but this was partly because [he]442-waldershare was in love with the name , and partly because [he]442-waldershare would persist in still treating [her]420-imogene as [a child]2115-a child . But [his]442-waldershare manner to [her]420-imogene always was that of tender respect . [She]420-imogene was almost as silent as [Endymion]425-endymion during [their]2151-their voyage , but not less attentive to [[her]420-imogene friend]2053-her friend . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was generally silent , and never opened [his]408-mr. rodney mouth on this occasion except in answer to an inquiry from [[his]408-mr. rodney wife]1261-his wife as to whom [a villa]2154-a villa might belong , and it seemed always that [he]408-mr. rodney knew [every villa]2155-every villa , and [every one to whom [they]2155-every villa belonged]2156-every one to whom they belonged . [The sisters]2010-the sisters were in demi - toilette , which seemed artless , though in fact it was profoundly devised . [Sylvia]407-sylvia was [the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”]7208-the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”[7208-the only person who really understood the meaning of “ simplex munditiis , ”] and this was one of the secrets of [her]407-sylvia success . There were [some ladies]2158-some ladies , on [the lawn of [the Cedars]2160-the cedars]2159-the lawn of the cedars when [they]2158-some ladies arrived , not exactly of [[their]2158-some ladies school]2161-their school , and who were finely and fully dressed . [Mrs. Gamme]446-mrs. gamme was [the wife of [a sporting attorney of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo]2163-a sporting attorney of mr. vigo , and who also , having [a villa at hand]2164-a villa at hand , was looked upon as [a country neighbour]2165-a country neighbour]2162-the wife of a sporting attorney of mr. vigo , and who also , having a villa at hand , was looked upon as a country neighbour . [Mrs. Gamme]446-mrs. gamme was universally recognised to be [a fine woman]2166-a fine woman , and [she]446-mrs. gamme dressed up to [her]446-mrs. gamme reputation . [She]446-mrs. gamme was [a famous whist - player at high points]2167-a famous whist - player at high points , and dealt the cards with hands covered with diamond rings . [Another country neighbour]2168-another country neighbour was [the chief partner in [the celebrated firm of [Hooghley , Dacca]447-hooghley , dacca]2170-the celebrated firm of hooghley , dacca , and [Co.]448-co. , [dealers in Indian and other shawls]2171-dealers in indian and other shawls]2169-the chief partner in the celebrated firm of hooghley , dacca , and co. , dealers in indian and other shawls . [Mr. Hooghley]449-mr. hooghley had married [a celebrated actress]2172-a celebrated actress , and was proud and a little jealous of [[his]449-mr. hooghley wife]1261-his wife . [Mrs. Hooghley]450-mrs. hooghley had always an opportunity at [the Cedars]87-the cedars of meeting [some friends in [her]450-mrs. hooghley former profession]2174-some friends in her former profession , for [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo liked to be surrounded by genius and art . “ [I]411-mr. vigo must have talent , ”[411-mr. vigo] [he]411-mr. vigo would exclaim , as [he]411-mr. vigo looked round at the amusing and motley multitude assembled at [his]411-mr. vigo splendid entertainments . And to - day upon [his]411-mr. vigo lawn might be observed [the first tenor of the opera]2175-the first tenor of the opera and [a prima - donna who had just arrived]2176-a prima - donna who had just arrived , [several celebrated members of the English stage of both sexes , [artists of great reputation]2178-artists of great reputation , whose principal works already adorned the well - selected walls of [the Cedars]87-the cedars]2177-several celebrated members of the english stage of both sexes , artists of great reputation , whose principal works already adorned the well - selected walls of the cedars , [a danseuse or two of celebrity]2179-a danseuse or two of celebrity , [some literary men]2180-some literary men , as [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo styled [them]2180-some literary men , who were chiefly [brethren of the political press]2181-brethren of the political press , and more than [one member of [either House of Parliament]2183-either house of parliament]2182-one member of either house of parliament . Just as [the party]1547-the party were preparing to leave [the lawn]2185-the lawn and enter [the dining - room]2186-the dining - room arrived , breathless and glowing , [the young earl who had driven [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys to [the Derby]2188-the derby]2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby . “ [A shaver]7209-a shaver , [[my]2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby dear]6649-my dear [Vigo]411-mr. vigo ! Only returned to [town]6995-town this afternoon , and found [your]411-mr. vigo invitation . How fortunate ! ”[2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby] And then [he]2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby looked around , and recognising [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , was immediately at [her]410-mrs. rodney side . “ [I]2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby must have the honour of taking [you]411-mr. vigo into dinner . [I]2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby got [your]411-mr. vigo note , but only by this morning ’s post . ”[2187-the young earl who had driven the rodneys to the derby] The dinner was a banquet,—a choice bouquet before [every guest]2189-every guest , turtle and venison and piles of whitebait , and pine - apples of prodigious size , and bunches of grapes that had gained prizes . The champagne seemed to flow in fountains , and was only interrupted that [the guests]2190-the guests might quaff Burgundy or taste Tokay . But what was more delightful than all was the enjoyment of all present , and especially of [[their]2190-the guests host]1696-their host . That is a rare sight . Banquets are not rare , nor [choice guests]2192-choice guests , nor [gracious hosts]2193-gracious hosts ; but when do [we]2194-we ever see [a person]2195-a person enjoy anything ? But [these gay children of art and whim]2196-these gay children of art and whim , and successful labour and happy speculation , some of [them]2196-these gay children of art and whim very rich and [some of [them]2196-these gay children of art and whim without [a sou]2198-a sou]2197-some of them without a sou , seemed only to think of the festive hour and all its joys . Neither wealth nor poverty brought [them]2196-these gay children of art and whim cares . Every face sparkled , every word seemed witty , and every sound seemed sweet . [A band]2199-a band played upon [the lawn]2185-the lawn during the dinner , and were succeeded , when the dessert commenced , by strange choruses from [singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired [their]2201-singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired their picturesque costumes on the banks of the thames picturesque costumes on [the banks of [the Thames]85-the thames]2129-the banks of the thames]2201-singers of some foreign land , who for the first time aired their picturesque costumes on the banks of the thames . When [the ladies]930-the ladies had withdrawn to [the saloon]2204-the saloon , [the first comic singer of the age]2205-the first comic singer of the age excelled [himself]2205-the first comic singer of the age ; and when [they]930-the ladies rejoined [[their]930-the ladies fair friends]2206-their fair friends , [the primo - tenore]2207-the primo - tenore and [the prima - donna]2208-the prima - donna gave [them]930-the ladies a grand scene , succeeded by [the English performers]2209-the english performers in a favourite scene from a famous farce . Then [Mrs. Gamme]446-mrs. gamme had an opportunity of dealing with [her]446-mrs. gamme diamond rings , and [the rest]6809-the rest danced — a waltz of whirling grace , or merry cotillon of jocund bouquets . “ Well , [Clarence]451-clarence , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare to [the young earl]2211-the young earl , as [they]930-the ladies stood for a moment apart , “ was [I]442-waldershare right ? ”[442-waldershare] “ By [Jove]452-jove ! yes . It is the only life . [You]442-waldershare were quite right . [We]930-the ladies should indeed be fools to sacrifice [ourselves]930-the ladies to the conventional . ”[2212-the rodney party] [The Rodney party]2212-the rodney party returned [home]726-home in the drag of [the last speaker]2214-the last speaker . [They]2212-the rodney party were the last to retire , as [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo wished for one cigar with [[his]411-mr. vigo noble friend]2215-his noble friend . As [he]411-mr. vigo bade farewell , and cordially , to [Endymion]425-endymion , [he]411-mr. vigo said , “ Call on [me]411-mr. vigo to - morrow morning in [Burlington Street]88-burlington street in [your]425-endymion way to [[your]425-endymion office]7017-your office . Do not mind the hour . [I]411-mr. vigo am [an early bird]7213-an early bird . ”[411-mr. vigo] “ It is no favour , ”[411-mr. vigo] said [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ; “ it is not even an act of friendliness ; it is a freak , and it is [my]411-mr. vigo freak ; the favour , if there be one , is conferred by [you]425-endymion . ”[411-mr. vigo] “ But [I]425-endymion really do not know what to say , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , hesitating and confused . “ [I]411-mr. vigo am not [a classical scholar]7214-a classical scholar , ”[411-mr. vigo] said [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , “ but there are two things which [I]411-mr. vigo think [I]411-mr. vigo understand — [men]1114-men and horses . [I]411-mr. vigo like to back [them]7216-them both when [I]411-mr. vigo think [they]7216-them ought to win . ”[411-mr. vigo] “ But [I]425-endymion am scarcely [a man]807-a man , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , rather piteously , “ and [I]425-endymion sometimes think [I]425-endymion shall never win anything . ”[425-endymion] “ That is [my]411-mr. vigo affair , ”[411-mr. vigo] replied [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ; “ [you]425-endymion are [a yearling]7218-a yearling , and [I]411-mr. vigo have formed [my]411-mr. vigo judgment as to [your]425-endymion capacity . What [I]411-mr. vigo wish to do in [your]425-endymion case is what [I]411-mr. vigo have done in others , and some memorable ones . Dress does not make [a man]807-a man , but it often makes a successful one . The most precious stone , [you]425-endymion know , must be cut and polished . [I]411-mr. vigo shall enter [your]425-endymion name in [my]411-mr. vigo books for an unlimited credit , and no account to be settled till [you]425-endymion are [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor . [I]411-mr. vigo do not limit the credit , because [you]425-endymion are [a man of sense]7221-a man of sense and [a gentleman]741-a gentleman , and will not abuse it . But be quite as careful not to stint [yourself]425-endymion as not to be needlessly extravagant . In the first instance , [you]425-endymion would be interfering with [my]411-mr. vigo experiment , and that would not be fair . ”[411-mr. vigo] This conversation took place in [[Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ’s counting - house]2216-mr. vigo ’s counting - house the morning after the entertainment at [[his]411-mr. vigo villa]2217-his villa . [Endymion]425-endymion called upon [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo in [his]425-endymion way to [[his]425-endymion office]6810-his office , as [he]425-endymion had been requested to do , and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo had expressed [his]411-mr. vigo wishes and intentions with regard to [Endymion]425-endymion , as intimated in the preceding remarks . “ [I]411-mr. vigo have known many [an heiress]866-an heiress lost by [[her]866-an heiress suitor]7224-her suitor being ill - dressed , ”[411-mr. vigo] said [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . “ [You]425-endymion must dress according to [your]425-endymion age , [your]425-endymion pursuits , [your]425-endymion object in life ; [you]425-endymion must dress too , in some cases , according to [your]425-endymion set . In youth a little fancy is rather expected , but if political life be [your]425-endymion object , it should be avoided , at least after one - and - twenty . [I]411-mr. vigo am dressing [two brothers]7225-two brothers now , [men of considerable position]7226-men of considerable position ; [one]6769-one is [a mere man of pleasure]7228-a mere man of pleasure , the other will probably be [a minister of state]1927-a minister of state . [They]7225-two brothers are as like as two peas , but were [I]411-mr. vigo to dress [the dandy]7230-the dandy and [the minister]775-the minister the same , it would be bad taste — it would be ridiculous . [No man]7232-no man gives [me]411-mr. vigo the trouble which [Lord Eglantine]453-lord eglantine does ; [he]453-lord eglantine has not made up [his]453-lord eglantine mind whether [he]453-lord eglantine will be [a great poet]7233-a great poet or [prime minister]6997-prime minister . ‘ [You]453-lord eglantine must choose , [[my]411-mr. vigo lord]7235-my lord , ’ [I]411-mr. vigo tell [him]453-lord eglantine . ‘ [I]411-mr. vigo can not send [you]453-lord eglantine out looking like [Lord Byron]454-lord byron if [you]453-lord eglantine mean to be [a Canning]7236-a canning or [a Pitt]7237-a pitt . ’ [I]411-mr. vigo have dressed [a great many of [[our]7239-our statesmen]7240-our statesmen and [orators]7241-orators]7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators , and [I]411-mr. vigo always dressed [them]7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators according to [their]7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators style and the nature of [their]7238-a great many of our statesmen and orators duties . What [all men]7242-all men should avoid is [the ‘ shabby genteel . ’]7243-the ‘ shabby genteel . ’ [No man]7232-no man ever gets over it . [I]411-mr. vigo will save [you]7245-you from that . [You]7245-you had better be in rags . ”[411-mr. vigo] When [the twins]913-the twins had separated , [they]913-the twins had resolved on a system of communication which had been , at least on the part of [Myra]466-myra , scrupulously maintained . [They]913-the twins were to interchange letters every week , and each letter was to assume , if possible , the shape of a journal , so that when [they]913-the twins again met no portion of the interval should be a blank in [their]913-the twins past lives . There were few incidents in the existence of [Myra]466-myra ; a book , a walk , a visit to [the rectory]1474-the rectory , were among [the chief]6623-the chief . The occupations of [[their]913-the twins father]2222-their father were unchanged , and [his]2222-their father health seemed sustained , but that of [[her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother was not satisfactory . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars had never rallied since the last discomfiture of [her]330-mrs. ferrars political hopes , and had never resumed [her]330-mrs. ferrars previous tenour of life . [She]330-mrs. ferrars was secluded , [her]330-mrs. ferrars spirits uncertain , moods of depression succeeded by fits of unaccountable excitement , and , on the whole , [Myra]466-myra feared a general and chronic disturbance of [her]466-myra nervous system . [[His]2222-their father sister]1096-his sister prepared [Endymion]425-endymion for encountering a great change in [[their]913-the twins parent]2225-their parent when [he]2222-their father returned [home]726-home . [Myra]466-myra , however , never expatiated on the affairs of [Hurstley]340-hurstley . [Her]466-myra annals in this respect were somewhat dry . [She]466-myra fulfilled [her]466-myra promise of recording them , but no more . [Her]466-myra pen was fuller and more eloquent in [her]466-myra comments on the life of [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , and of [the new characters with whom [he]2222-their father had become acquainted]2228-the new characters with whom he had become acquainted . [She]466-myra delighted to hear about [Mr. Jawett]427-jawett , and especially about [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , and was much pleased that [he]2222-their father had been to [the Derby]2188-the derby , though [she]466-myra did not exactly collect who were [[his]2222-their father companions]2146-his companions . Did [he]2222-their father go with that kind [Mr. Trenchant]455-mr. trenchant ? It would seem that [Endymion]425-endymion ’s account of [the Rodney family]2036-the rodney family had been limited to vague though earnest acknowledgments of [their]2036-the rodney family great civility and attention , which added much to the comfort of [his]425-endymion life . Impelled by some of these grateful though general remarks , [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , in a paroxysm of stately gratitude , had sent a missive to [Sylvia]407-sylvia , such as [a sovereign]2232-a sovereign might address to [a deserving subject]2233-a deserving subject , at the same time acknowledging and commending [her]407-sylvia duteous services . Such was the old domestic superstition of [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys , that , with all [their]2036-the rodney family worldliness , [they]2036-the rodney family treasured this effusion as if it had really emanated from the centre of power and courtly favour . [Myra]466-myra , in [her]466-myra anticipation of speedily meeting [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , was doomed to disappointment . [She]330-mrs. ferrars had counted on [Endymion]425-endymion obtaining some holidays in the usual recess , but in consequence of having so recently joined [the office]1917-the office , [Endymion]425-endymion was retained for summer and autumnal work , and not until Christmas was there any prospect of [his]425-endymion returning [home]726-home . The interval between midsummer and that period , though not devoid of seasons of monotony and loneliness , passed in a way not altogether unprofitable to [Endymion]425-endymion . [Waldershare]442-waldershare , who had begun to notice [him]425-endymion , seemed to become interested in [his]425-endymion career . [Waldershare]442-waldershare knew all about [[his]442-waldershare historic ancestor]2237-his historic ancestor , [Endymion Carey]425-endymion . The bubbling imagination of [Waldershare]442-waldershare clustered with a sort of wild fascination round a living link with the age of the cavaliers . [He]442-waldershare had some Stuart blood in [his]442-waldershare veins , and [[his]442-waldershare ancestors]2238-his ancestors had fallen at [Edgehill]89-edgehill and [Marston Moor]90-marston moor . [Waldershare]442-waldershare , whose fancies alternated between [Stafford]91-stafford and [St. Just]92-st. just , [Archbishop Laud]443-laud and [the Goddess of Reason]2239-the goddess of reason , reverted for the moment to [his]442-waldershare visions on [the banks of [the Cam]93-the cam]2240-the banks of the cam , and the brilliant rhapsodies of [[his]442-waldershare boyhood]2241-his boyhood . [His]442-waldershare converse with [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort had prepared [Endymion]425-endymion in some degree for these mysteries , and perhaps it was because [Waldershare]442-waldershare found that [Endymion]425-endymion was by no means ill - informed on these matters , and therefore there was less opportunity of dazzling and moulding [him]425-endymion , which was a passion with [Waldershare]442-waldershare , that [he]442-waldershare soon quitted the Great Rebellion for pastures new , and impressed upon [[his]442-waldershare pupil]2242-his pupil that all that had occurred before the French Revolution was ancient history . The French Revolution had introduced the cosmopolitan principle into human affairs instead of the national , and [no public man]2243-no public man could succeed who did not comprehend and acknowledge that truth . [Waldershare]442-waldershare lent [Endymion]425-endymion books , and books with which otherwise [he]442-waldershare would not have become acquainted . Unconsciously to [himself]442-waldershare , the talk of [Waldershare]442-waldershare , teeming with knowledge , and fancy , and playfulness , and airy sarcasm of life , taught [him]442-waldershare something of the art of conversation — to be prompt without being stubborn , to refute without argument , and to clothe grave matters in a motley garb . But in August [Waldershare]442-waldershare disappeared , and at the beginning of September , even [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys had gone to [Margate]94-margate . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was [the only clerk left in [[Endymion]425-endymion ’s room]2245-endymion ’s room]2244-the only clerk left in endymion ’s room . [They]2246-they dined together almost every day , and went on the top of an omnibus to many [a suburban paradise]2247-a suburban paradise . “ [I]428-st. barbe tell [you]442-waldershare what , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , as [they]2246-they were watching one day together the humours of [the world]6658-the world in [the crowded tea - garden and bustling bowling - green of [Canonbury Tavern]95-canonbury tavern]2249-the crowded tea - garden and bustling bowling - green of canonbury tavern ; “ [a fellow]6852-a fellow might get a good chapter out of this scene . [I]428-st. barbe could do it , but [I]428-st. barbe will not . What is the use of lavishing one ’s brains on [an ungrateful world]7247-an ungrateful world ? Why , if [that fellow Gushy]7248-that fellow gushy were to write a description of [this place]7005-this place , which [he]7248-that fellow gushy would do like a penny - a - liner drunk with ginger beer , [every countess in [Mayfair]96-mayfair]7250-every countess in mayfair would be reading [him]7248-that fellow gushy , not knowing , [the idiot]7251-the idiot , whether [she]7250-every countess in mayfair ought to smile or shed tears , and sending [him]7248-that fellow gushy cards with ‘ at [home]726-home ’ upon them as large as life . Oh ! it is disgusting ! absolutely disgusting . It is [a nefarious world]7253-a nefarious world , [sir]6912-sir . [You]6912-sir will find it out some day . [I]428-st. barbe am as much robbed by [that fellow Gushy]7248-that fellow gushy as [men]1114-men are on [the highway]7257-the highway . [He]7248-that fellow gushy is appropriating [my]428-st. barbe income , and the income of [thousands of honest fellows]7258-thousands of honest fellows . And then [he]7248-that fellow gushy pretends [he]7248-that fellow gushy is writing for [the people]1019-the people ! [The people]1019-the people ! What does [he]7248-that fellow gushy know about [the people]1019-the people ? Annals of [the New Cut and [Saffron Hill]97-saffron hill]7262-the new cut and saffron hill . [He]7248-that fellow gushy thinks [he]7248-that fellow gushy will frighten [some lord]7263-some lord , who will ask [him]7248-that fellow gushy to dinner . And that [he]7248-that fellow gushy calls Progress . [I]428-st. barbe hardly know which is the worst class in [this country]6657-this country — [the aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy , [the middle class]6837-the middle class , or what [they]7263-some lord call [the people]1019-the people . [I]428-st. barbe hate [them]7263-some lord all . ”[428-st. barbe] About the fall of the leaf [the offices]2250-the offices were all filled again , and among the rest [Trenchard]431-trenchard returned . “ [[His]431-trenchard brother]7268-his brother has been ill , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . “ [They]7263-some lord say that [Trenchard]431-trenchard is very fond of [him]431-trenchard . Fond of [a brother who keeps [him]431-trenchard out of four thousand pounds per annum]7269-a brother who keeps him out of four thousand pounds per annum ! What will [man]6751-man not say ? And yet [I]428-st. barbe could not go and congratulate [Trenchard]431-trenchard on [[his]431-trenchard brother]7268-his brother ’s death . It would be ‘ bad taste . ’ [Trenchard]431-trenchard would perhaps never speak to [me]428-st. barbe again , though [he]431-trenchard had been lying awake all night chuckling over the event . And [Gushy]457-gushy takes an amiable view of this world of hypocrisy and plunder . And that is why [Gushy]457-gushy is so popular ! ”[428-st. barbe] There was one incident at the beginning of November , which eventually exercised no mean influence on the life of [Endymion]425-endymion . [Trenchard]431-trenchard offered one evening to introduce [him]431-trenchard as [a guest]2251-a guest to [a celebrated debating society]2252-a celebrated debating society , of which [Trenchard]431-trenchard was [a distinguished member]2253-a distinguished member . [This society]2254-this society had grown out of the Union at [Cambridge]83-cambridge , and was originally intended to have been [a metropolitan branch of [that famous association]2256-that famous association]2255-a metropolitan branch of that famous association . But in process of time it was found that such a constitution was too limited to ensure those numbers and that variety of mind desirable in such an institution . It was therefore opened to [the whole world]1441-the whole world duly qualified . The predominant element , however , for a long time consisted of [Cambridge men]2258-cambridge men . [This society]2254-this society used to meet in [a large room]2260-a large room , fitted up as much like [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons as possible , and which was in [[Freemason]2262-freemason ’s Tavern]2263-freemason ’s tavern , in [Great Queen Street]98-great queen street . [Some hundred and fifty members]2264-some hundred and fifty members were present when [Endymion]425-endymion paid [his]425-endymion first visit [there]890-there , and the scene to [Endymion]425-endymion was novel and deeply interesting . Though only [a guest]2251-a guest , [he]425-endymion was permitted to sit in the body of [the chamber]1375-the chamber , by the side of [Trenchard]431-trenchard , who kindly gave [him]425-endymion some information , as the proceedings advanced , as to [the principal personages who took part in them]2268-the principal personages who took part in them . The question to - night was , whether the decapitation of [Charles the First]351-charles the first were a justifiable act , and the debate was opened in the affirmative by [a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music . [His]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music statement was clear and calm . Though nothing could be more uncompromising than [his]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music opinions , it seemed that nothing could be fairer than [his]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music facts . “ That is [Hortensius]458-hortensius , ”[431-trenchard] said [Trenchard]431-trenchard ; “ [he]458-hortensius will be called this term . [They]7272-they say [he]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music did nothing at [the university]801-the university , and is too idle to do anything at the bar ; but [I]431-trenchard think highly of [him]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music . [You]7274-you should hear [him]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music in reply . ”[431-trenchard] The opening speech was seconded by [a very young man]2270-a very young man , in a most artificial style , remarkable for its superfluity of intended sarcasm , which was delivered in a highly elaborate tone , so that [the speaker]2271-the speaker seemed severe without being keen . “ ‘ Tis the new Cambridge style , ”[431-trenchard] whispered [Trenchard]431-trenchard , “ but it will not go down here . ”[431-trenchard] The question having been launched , [Spruce]459-spruce arose , [a very neat speaker]2272-a very neat speaker ; a little too mechanical , but plausible . [Endymion]425-endymion was astonished at the dexterous turns in [his]425-endymion own favour which [he]425-endymion gave to many of the statements of [Hortensius]458-hortensius , and how [he]425-endymion mangled and massacred [the seconder]2273-the seconder , who had made a mistake in a date . “ [He]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music is [the Tory leader]7275-the tory leader , ”[431-trenchard] said [Trenchard]431-trenchard . “ There are not twenty Tories in [[our]7276-our Union]7277-our union , but [we]7276-our always listen to [him]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music . [He]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music is sharp , [Jawett]427-jawett will answer [him]2269-a young man with a singularly sunny face and a voice of music . ”[431-trenchard] And , accordingly , [that great man]2274-that great man rose . [Jawett]427-jawett , in dulcet tones of philanthropy , intimated that [he]427-jawett was not opposed to the decapitation of [kings]6757-kings ; on the contrary , if there were no other way of getting rid of [them]6757-kings , [he]427-jawett would have recourse to such a method . But [he]427-jawett did not think the case before [them]2276-them was justifiable . “ Always crotchety , ”[431-trenchard] whispered [Trenchard]431-trenchard . [Jawett]427-jawett thought the whole conception of the opening speech erroneous . It proceeded on the assumption that the execution of [Charles]351-charles the first was the act of [the people]1019-the people ; on the contrary , it was an intrigue of [Cromwell]460-cromwell , who was [the only person who profited by it]2278-the only person who profited by it . [Cromwell]460-cromwell was vindicated and panegyrised in a flaming speech by [Montreal]461-montreal , who took this opportunity of denouncing [alike kings]2279-alike kings and [bishops]1199-bishops , Church and State , with powerful invective , terminating [his]461-montreal address by the expression of an earnest hope that [he]461-montreal might be spared to witness the inevitable Commonwealth of [England]7-england . “ [He]461-montreal only lost [his]461-montreal election for [Rattleton]99-rattleton by ten votes , ”[431-trenchard] said [Trenchard]431-trenchard . “ [We]7278-we call [him]461-montreal [the Lord Protector]7279-the lord protector , and [[his]461-montreal friends]844-his friends here think [he]461-montreal will be so . ”[431-trenchard] The debate was concluded , after another hour , by [Hortensius]458-hortensius , and [Endymion]425-endymion was struck by the contrast between [his]425-endymion first and second manner . Safe from reply , and reckless in [his]425-endymion security , it is not easy to describe the audacity of [his]425-endymion retorts , or the tumult of [his]425-endymion eloquence . Rapid , sarcastic , humorous , picturesque , impassioned , [he]425-endymion seemed to carry everything before [him]425-endymion , and to resemble [his]425-endymion former self in nothing but the music of [his]425-endymion voice , which lent melody to scorn , and sometimes reached the depth of pathos . [Endymion]425-endymion walked [home]726-home with [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , and in a musing mood . “ [I]425-endymion should not care how lazy [I]425-endymion was , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ if [I]425-endymion could speak like [Hortensius]458-hortensius . ”[425-endymion] The snow was falling about the time when [the Swindon coach]2282-the swindon coach , in which [Endymion]425-endymion was [a passenger]2283-a passenger , was expected at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and the snow had been falling all day . Nothing had been more dreary than [the outward world]2284-the outward world , or less entitled to the merry epithet which is the privilege of the season . [The gardener]1362-the gardener had been despatched to [the village inn]2286-the village inn , where [the coach]1584-the coach stopped , with a lantern and cloaks and umbrellas . Within [the house the huge blocks of smouldering beech]2288-the house the huge blocks of smouldering beech sent forth a hospitable heat , and , whenever there was a sound , [Myra]466-myra threw cones on the inflamed mass , that [Endymion]425-endymion might be welcomed with a blaze . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , who had appeared to - day , though late , and had been very nervous and excited , broke down half an hour before [[her]330-mrs. ferrars son]955-her son could arrive , and , murmuring that [she]330-mrs. ferrars would reappear , had retired . [[Her]330-mrs. ferrars husband]986-her husband was apparently reading , but [his]986-her husband eye wandered and [his]986-her husband mind was absent from the volume . The dogs barked , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion threw down [his]425-endymion book , [Myra]466-myra forgot [her]466-myra cones ; the door burst open , and [she]466-myra was in [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother ’s arms . “ And where is [mamma]7281-mamma ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , after [he]425-endymion had greeted [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father . “ [She]7281-mamma will be [here]1520-here directly , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [You]425-endymion are late , and the suspense of [your]425-endymion arrival a little agitated [her]7281-mamma . ”[425-endymion] Three quarters of a year had elapsed since [the twins]913-the twins had parted , and [they]913-the twins were at that period of life when such an interval often produces no slight changes in personal appearance . [Endymion]425-endymion , always tall for [his]425-endymion years , had considerably grown ; [his]425-endymion air , and manner , and dress were distinguished . But three quarters of a year had produced a still greater effect upon [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister . [He]425-endymion had left [her]1096-his sister [a beautiful girl]2295-a beautiful girl : [her]1096-his sister beauty was not less striking , but it was now the beauty of [a woman]6794-a woman . [[Her]1096-his sister mien]988-her mien was radiant but commanding , and [her]1096-his sister brow , always remarkable , was singularly impressive . [They]913-the twins stood in animated converse before the fire , [Endymion]425-endymion between [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father and [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister and retaining of each a hand , when [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion nodded to [Myra]466-myra and said , “ [I]425-endymion think now ; ”[425-endymion] and [Myra]466-myra , not reluctantly , but not with happy eagerness , left [the room]943-the room . “ [She]1096-his sister is gone for [[your]466-myra poor mother]7283-your poor mother , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ; “ [we]913-the twins are uneasy about [her]1096-his sister , [[my]425-endymion dear boy]7284-my dear boy . ”[425-endymion] [Myra]466-myra was some time away , and when [she]466-myra returned , [she]466-myra was alone . “ [She]1096-his sister says [she]1096-his sister must see [him]7284-my dear boy first in [[her]1096-his sister room]7285-her room , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , in a low voice , to [[her]466-myra father]918-her father ; “ but that will never do ; [you]425-endymion or [I]466-myra must go with [him]7284-my dear boy . ”[466-myra] “ [You]466-myra had better go , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . [She]466-myra took [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother ’s hand and led [him]919-her brother away . “ [I]1096-his sister go with [you]919-her brother , to prevent dreadful scenes , ”[1096-his sister] said [[his]919-her brother sister]1096-his sister on the staircase . “ Try to behave just as in old times , and as if [you]919-her brother saw no change . ”[1096-his sister] [Myra]466-myra went into [the chamber]1375-the chamber first , to give to [[her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother , if possible , the keynote of the interview , and of which [she]466-myra had already furnished the prelude . “ [We]7286-we are all so happy to see [Endymion]425-endymion again , [dear mamma]7287-dear mamma . [Papa]417-papa is quite gay . ”[466-myra] And then when [Endymion]425-endymion , answering [[his]919-her brother sister]1096-his sister ’s beckon , entered , [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars rushed forward with a sort of laugh , and cried out , “ Oh ! [I]330-mrs. ferrars am so happy to see [you]1096-his sister again , [[my]330-mrs. ferrars child]7288-my child . [I]330-mrs. ferrars feel quite gay . ”[330-mrs. ferrars] [He]425-endymion embraced [her]1096-his sister , but [he]425-endymion could not believe it was [[his]425-endymion mother]6859-his mother . [A visage at once haggard and bloated]2308-a visage at once haggard and bloated had supplanted that soft and rich countenance which had captivated so many . A robe concealed [her]1096-his sister attenuated frame ; but the lustrous eyes were bleared and bloodshot , and the accents of the voice , which used to be at once melodious and a little drawling , hoarse , harsh , and hurried . [She]1096-his sister never stopped talking ; but it was all in one key , and that the prescribed one — [her]1096-his sister happiness at [his]425-endymion arrival , the universal gaiety it had produced , and the merry Christmas [they]2309-they were to keep . After a time [she]1096-his sister began to recur to the past , and to sigh ; but instantly [Myra]466-myra interfered with “ [You]330-mrs. ferrars know , [mamma]7281-mamma , [you]330-mrs. ferrars are to dine [downstairs]7290-downstairs to - day , and [you]330-mrs. ferrars will hardly have time to dress ; ”[466-myra] and [she]466-myra motioned to [Endymion]425-endymion to retire . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars kept the dinner waiting a long time , and , when [she]330-mrs. ferrars entered [the room]943-the room , it was evident that [she]330-mrs. ferrars was painfully excited . [She]330-mrs. ferrars had a cap on , and had used some rouge . “ [Endymion]425-endymion must take [me]330-mrs. ferrars in to dinner , ”[330-mrs. ferrars] [she]330-mrs. ferrars hurriedly exclaimed as [she]330-mrs. ferrars entered , and then grasped [[her]330-mrs. ferrars son]955-her son ’s arm . It seemed a happy and even a merry dinner , and yet there was something about it forced and constrained . [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars talked a great deal , and [Endymion]425-endymion told [them]2312-them a great many anecdotes of [those men]2313-those men and things which most interested [them]2312-them , and [Myra]466-myra seemed to be absorbed in [his]425-endymion remarks and narratives , and [[his]425-endymion mother]6859-his mother would drink [his]425-endymion health more than once , when suddenly [she]6859-his mother went into hysterics , and all was anarchy . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion looked distressed and infinitely sad ; and [Myra]466-myra , putting [her]466-myra arm round [[her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother , and whispering words of calm or comfort , managed to lead [her]466-myra out of [the room]943-the room , and [neither of [them]2312-them]2317-neither of them returned . “ Poor creature ! ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , with a sigh . “ Seeing [you]466-myra has been too much for [her]1374-her mother . ”[425-endymion] The next morning [Endymion]425-endymion and [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister paid a visit to [the rectory]1474-the rectory , and there [they]2312-them met [Nigel]548-lord montfort , who was passing [his]548-lord montfort Christmas at [home]726-home . This was a happy meeting . [The rector]1398-the rector had written an essay on squirrels , and showed [them]2312-them a glass containing that sportive little animal in all its frolic forms . [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry had ordered a path to be cleared on the green from [the hall]1303-the hall to [the rectory]1474-the rectory ; and “ that is all , ”[394-mrs. penruddock] said [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock , “ [we]2312-them have to walk upon , except [the high road]7291-the high road . The snow has drifted to such a degree that it is impossible to get to [the Chase]100-the chase . [I]394-mrs. penruddock went out the day before yesterday with [Carlo]462-carlo as [a guide]1370-a guide . When [I]394-mrs. penruddock did not clearly make out [my]394-mrs. penruddock way , [I]394-mrs. penruddock sent [him]425-endymion forward , and sometimes [I]394-mrs. penruddock could only see [his]425-endymion black head emerging from the snow . So [I]394-mrs. penruddock had to retreat . ”[394-mrs. penruddock] [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars did not appear this day . [Endymion]425-endymion visited [her]330-mrs. ferrars in [[her]330-mrs. ferrars room]7285-her room . [He]425-endymion found [her]330-mrs. ferrars flighty and incoherent . [She]330-mrs. ferrars seemed to think that [he]425-endymion had returned permanently to [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and said [she]330-mrs. ferrars never had any good opinion of the scheme of [his]425-endymion leaving [them]2325-them . If it had been [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office , as was promised , and [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father had been in [the Cabinet]6722-the cabinet , which was [his]425-endymion right , it might have been all very well . But , if [he]425-endymion were to leave [home]726-home , [he]425-endymion ought to have gone into [the Guards]2330-the guards , and it was not too late . And then [they]2325-them might live in [a small house in [town]6995-town]2331-a small house in town , and look after [him]425-endymion . There were [small houses in [Wilton Crescent]101-wilton crescent]2333-small houses in wilton crescent , which would do very well . Besides , [she]330-mrs. ferrars [herself]330-mrs. ferrars wanted change of air . [Hurstley]340-hurstley did not agree with [her]330-mrs. ferrars . [She]330-mrs. ferrars had no appetite . [She]330-mrs. ferrars never was well except in [London]10-london , or [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon . [She]330-mrs. ferrars wished that , as [Endymion]425-endymion was [here]1520-here , [he]425-endymion would speak to [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father on the subject . [She]330-mrs. ferrars saw no reason why [they]2336-they should not live at [[their]2336-they place at [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon]2337-their place at wimbledon as well as here . [It]2338-it was not so large [a house]7015-a house , and , therefore , would not be so expensive . [Endymion]425-endymion ’s holiday was only to last a week , and [Myra]466-myra seemed jealous of [his]425-endymion sparing any portion of it to [Nigel]548-lord montfort ; yet [[the rector]1398-the rector ’s son]1468-the rector ’s son was sedulous in [his]1468-the rector ’s son endeavours to enjoy the society of [[his]1468-the rector ’s son former companion]2342-his former companion . There seemed some reason for [his]425-endymion calling at [the hall]1303-the hall every day . [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion broke through [his]425-endymion habits , and invited [Nigel]548-lord montfort to dine with [them]2336-they ; and after dinner , saying that [he]425-endymion would visit [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , who was unwell , left [them]2336-they alone . It was the only time [they]2336-they had yet been alone . [Endymion]425-endymion found that there was no change in the feelings and views of [Nigel]548-lord montfort respecting Church matters , except that [his]548-lord montfort sentiments and opinions were more assured , and , if possible , more advanced . [He]548-lord montfort would not tolerate any reference to the state of [the nation]7104-the nation ; it was the state of [the Church]13-the church which engrossed [his]548-lord montfort being . [No government]2345-no government was endurable that was not divine . [The Church]13-the church was divine , and on that [he]548-lord montfort took [his]548-lord montfort stand . [Nigel]548-lord montfort was to take [his]548-lord montfort degree next term , and orders as soon as possible . [He]548-lord montfort looked forward with confidence , after doubtless a period of disturbance , confusion , probably violence , and even anarchy , to the establishment of an [ecclesiastical polity that would be catholic throughout]2346-ecclesiastical polity that would be catholic throughout [the realm]2347-the realm . [Endymion]425-endymion just intimated the very contrary opinions that [Jawett]427-jawett held upon these matters , and mentioned , though not as [an adherent]2348-an adherent , some of the cosmopolitan sentiments of [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “ [The Church]6648-the church is cosmopolitan , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort ; “ the only practicable means by which [you]7294-you can attain to identity of motive and action . ”[548-lord montfort] Then [they]2349-they rejoined [Myra]466-myra , but [Nigel]548-lord montfort soon returned to the absorbing theme . [His]548-lord montfort powers had much developed since [he]548-lord montfort and [Endymion]425-endymion used to wander together over [Hurstley Chase]102-hurstley chase . [He]548-lord montfort had great eloquence , [his]548-lord montfort views were startling and commanding , and [his]548-lord montfort expressions forcible and picturesque . All was heightened , too , by [his]548-lord montfort striking personal appearance and the beauty of [his]548-lord montfort voice . [He]548-lord montfort seemed something between [a young prophet]2350-a young prophet and [an inquisitor]2351-an inquisitor ; a remarkable blending of enthusiasm and self - control . [A person more experienced in human nature]2352-a person more experienced in human nature than [Endymion]425-endymion might have observed , that all this time , while [Nigel]548-lord montfort was to all appearance chiefly addressing [himself]548-lord montfort to [Endymion]425-endymion , [he]548-lord montfort was , in fact , endeavouring to impress [[his]548-lord montfort sister]1096-his sister . [Endymion]425-endymion knew , from the correspondence of [Myra]466-myra , that [Nigel]548-lord montfort had been , especially in the summer , much at [Hurstley]340-hurstley ; and when [he]548-lord montfort was alone with [[his]548-lord montfort sister]1096-his sister , [he]548-lord montfort could not help remarking , “ [Nigel]548-lord montfort is as strong as ever in [his]548-lord montfort views . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Yes , ”[1096-his sister] [she]1096-his sister replied ; “ [he]548-lord montfort is very clever and very good - looking . It is a pity [he]548-lord montfort is going into [the Church]13-the church . [I]1096-his sister do not like [clergymen]7295-clergymen . ”[1096-his sister] On the third day of the visit , [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars was announced to be unwell , and in the evening very unwell ; and [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion sent to [the nearest medical man]2355-the nearest medical man , and [he]425-endymion was distant , to attend [her]330-mrs. ferrars . [The medical man]2356-the medical man did not arrive until past midnight , and , after visiting [[his]2356-the medical man patient]2357-his patient , looked grave . [She]330-mrs. ferrars had fever , but of what character it was difficult to decide . [The medical man]2356-the medical man had brought some remedies with [him]2356-the medical man , and [he]2356-the medical man stayed the night at [the hall]1303-the hall . It was a night of anxiety and alarm , and [the household]887-the household did not retire until nearly the break of dawn . The next day it seemed that [the whole of [the Penruddock family]2362-the penruddock family]2361-the whole of the penruddock family were in [the house]929-the house . [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock insisted on nursing [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars , and [[her]394-mrs. penruddock husband]986-her husband looked as if [he]986-her husband thought [he]986-her husband might be wanted . It was unreasonable that [Nigel]548-lord montfort should be left alone . [His]548-lord montfort presence , always pleasing , was a relief to [an anxious family]2365-an anxious family , and who were beginning to get alarmed . The fever did not subside . On the contrary , it increased , and there were other dangerous symptoms . There was [a physician of fame at [Oxford]16-oxford , whom [Nigel]548-lord montfort wished [they]2367-they would call in]2366-a physician of fame at oxford , whom nigel wished they would call in . Matters were too pressing to wait for the posts , and too complicated to trust to [an ordinary messenger]2368-an ordinary messenger . [Nigel]548-lord montfort , who was always well mounted , was in [his]548-lord montfort saddle in an instant . [He]548-lord montfort seemed to be all resource , consolation , and energy : “ If [I]548-lord montfort am fortunate , [he]548-lord montfort will be here in four hours ; at all events , [I]548-lord montfort will not return alone . ”[548-lord montfort] Four terrible hours were these : [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , restless and sad , and listening with a vacant air or an absent look to the kind and unceasing talk of [the rector]1398-the rector ; [Myra]466-myra , silent in [[[her]466-myra mother]1374-her mother ’s chamber]2371-her mother ’s chamber ; and [Endymion]425-endymion , wandering about alone with [his]425-endymion eyes full of tears . This was the Merrie Christmas [he]548-lord montfort had talked of , and this [his]548-lord montfort long - looked - for holiday . [He]548-lord montfort could think of nothing but [[his]548-lord montfort mother]6859-his mother ’s kindness ; and the days gone by , when [she]6859-his mother was so bright and happy , came back to [him]548-lord montfort with painful vividness . It seemed to [him]548-lord montfort that [he]548-lord montfort belonged to [a doomed and unhappy family]2373-a doomed and unhappy family . [Youth]463-youth and [its]463-youth unconscious mood had hitherto driven this thought from [his]548-lord montfort mind ; but it occurred to [him]548-lord montfort now , and would not be driven away . [Nigel]548-lord montfort was fortunate . Before sunset [he]548-lord montfort returned to [Hurstley]340-hurstley in a postchaise with [the Oxford physician , whom [he]548-lord montfort had furnished with an able and accurate diagnosis of the case]2374-the oxford physician , whom he had furnished with an able and accurate diagnosis of the case . All that art could devise , and all that devotion could suggest , were lavished on [the sufferer]2375-the sufferer , but in vain ; and four days afterwards , the last day of [Endymion]425-endymion ’s long - awaited holiday , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion closed for ever the eyes of [that brilliant being , who , with some weaknesses , but many noble qualities]2376-that brilliant being , who , with some weaknesses , but many noble qualities , had shared with no unequal spirit the splendour and the adversity of [his]548-lord montfort existence . [Nigel]548-lord montfort took a high degree and obtained first - class honours . [He]548-lord montfort was ordained by [the bishop of [the diocese]2378-the diocese]2377-the bishop of the diocese as soon after as possible . [[His]548-lord montfort companions , who looked up to [him]548-lord montfort with every expectation of [his]548-lord montfort eminence and influence]2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence , were disappointed , however , in the course of life on which [he]548-lord montfort decided . It was different from that which [he]548-lord montfort had led [them]2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence to suppose it would be . [They]2379-his companions , who looked up to him with every expectation of his eminence and influence had counted on [his]548-lord montfort becoming [a resident light of [the University]801-the university]2380-a resident light of the university , filling [its]801-the university highest offices , and ultimately reaching [the loftiest stations in [the Church]6648-the church]2382-the loftiest stations in the church . Instead of that [he]548-lord montfort announced that [he]548-lord montfort had resolved to become [a curate]2384-a curate to [[his]548-lord montfort father]788-his father , and that [he]548-lord montfort was about to bury [himself]548-lord montfort in [the solitude of [Hurstley]340-hurstley]2386-the solitude of hurstley . It was in the early summer following the death of [Mrs. Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars that [he]548-lord montfort settled [there]890-there . [He]548-lord montfort was frequently at [the hall]1303-the hall , and became intimate with [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . Notwithstanding the difference of age , there was between [them]2389-them a sympathy of knowledge and thought . In spite of [his]548-lord montfort decided mind , [Nigel]548-lord montfort listened to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion with deference , soliciting [his]548-lord montfort judgment , and hanging , as it were , on [his]548-lord montfort accents of wise experience and refined taste . So [Nigel]548-lord montfort became a favourite with [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ; for there are few things more flattering than the graceful submission of an accomplished intellect , and , when accompanied by youth , the spell is sometimes fascinating . The death of [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife seemed to have been a great blow to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . The expression of [his]548-lord montfort careworn , yet still handsome , countenance became , if possible , more saddened . It was with difficulty that [[his]548-lord montfort daughter]2391-his daughter could induce [him]548-lord montfort to take exercise , and [he]548-lord montfort had lost altogether that seeming interest in [their]2389-them outer world which once at least [he]548-lord montfort affected to feel . [Myra]466-myra , though ever content to be alone , had given up [herself]466-myra much to [[her]466-myra father]918-her father since [his]548-lord montfort great sorrow ; but [she]466-myra felt that [her]466-myra efforts to distract [him]548-lord montfort from [his]548-lord montfort broodings were not eminently successful , and [she]466-myra hailed with a feeling of relief the establishment of [Nigel]548-lord montfort in [the parish]1316-the parish , and the consequent intimacy that arose between [him]548-lord montfort and [[her]466-myra father]918-her father . [Nigel]548-lord montfort and [Myra]466-myra were necessarily under these circumstances thrown much together . As time advanced [he]548-lord montfort passed [his]548-lord montfort evenings generally at [the hall]1303-the hall , for [he]548-lord montfort was a proficient in the only game which interested [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , and that was chess . Reading and writing all day , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion required some remission of attention , and [his]548-lord montfort relaxation was chess . Before the games , and between the games , and during delightful tea - time , and for the happy quarter of an hour which ensued when the chief employment of the evening ceased , [Nigel]548-lord montfort appealed much to [Myra]466-myra , and endeavoured to draw out [her]466-myra mind and feelings . [He]548-lord montfort lent [her]466-myra books , and books that favoured , indirectly at least , [his]548-lord montfort own peculiar views — volumes of divine poesy that had none of the twang of psalmody , tales of tender and sometimes wild and brilliant fancy , but ever full of symbolic truth . Chess - playing requires complete abstraction , and [Nigel]548-lord montfort , though [he]548-lord montfort was a double first , occasionally lost a game from a lapse in that condensed attention that secures triumph . The fact is , [he]548-lord montfort was too frequently thinking of something else besides the moves on the board , and [his]548-lord montfort ear was engaged while [his]548-lord montfort eye wandered , if [Myra]466-myra chanced to rise from [her]466-myra seat or make the slightest observation . [The woods]1462-the woods were beginning to assume the first fair livery of autumn , when it is beautiful without decay . The lime and the larch had not yet dropped a golden leaf , and the burnished beeches flamed in the sun . Every now and then an occasional oak or elm rose , still as full of deep green foliage as if it were midsummer ; while the dark verdure of the pines sprang up with effective contrast amid the gleaming and resplendent chestnuts . There was a glade at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , bounded on each side with masses of yew , [their]2397-their dark green forms now studded with crimson berries . [Myra]466-myra was walking one morning in [this glade]2398-this glade when [she]466-myra met [Nigel]548-lord montfort , who was on one of [his]548-lord montfort daily pilgrimages , and [he]548-lord montfort turned round and walked by [her]466-myra side . “ [I]548-lord montfort am sure [I]548-lord montfort can not give [you]466-myra news of [[your]466-myra brother]7296-your brother , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort said , “ but [I]548-lord montfort have had a letter this morning from [Endymion]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion seems to take great interest in [his]425-endymion debating club . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]466-myra am so glad [he]425-endymion has become a member of it , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ That kind [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , whom [I]466-myra shall never see to thank [him]425-endymion for all [his]425-endymion goodness to [Endymion]425-endymion , proposed [him]425-endymion . It occupies [his]425-endymion evenings twice a week , and then it gives [him]425-endymion subjects to think of and read up in the interval . ”[466-myra] “ Yes ; it is a good thing , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort moodily ; “ and if [he]425-endymion is destined for public life , which perhaps [he]425-endymion may be , no contemptible discipline . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [Dear boy]7297-dear boy ! ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , with a sigh . “ [I]466-myra do not see what public life [he]425-endymion is destined to , except slaving at a desk . But sometimes [one]6769-one has dreams . ”[466-myra] “ Yes ; [we]7299-we all have dreams , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , with an air of abstraction . “ It is impossible to resist the fascination of a fine autumnal morn , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ but give [me]466-myra the long days of summer and its rich leafy joys . [I]466-myra like to wander about , and dine at nine o’clock . ”[466-myra] “ Delightful , doubtless , with [a sympathising companion]7300-a sympathising companion . ”[466-myra] “ [Endymion]425-endymion was such [a charming companion]7301-a charming companion , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ But [he]425-endymion has left [us]7299-we , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort ; “ and [you]466-myra are alone . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]466-myra am alone , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ but [I]466-myra am used to solitude , and [I]466-myra can think of [him]425-endymion . ”[466-myra] “ Would [I]548-lord montfort were [Endymion]425-endymion , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , “ to be thought of by [you]466-myra ! ”[548-lord montfort] [Myra]466-myra looked at [him]548-lord montfort with something of a stare ; but [he]548-lord montfort continued — “ All seasons would be to [me]548-lord montfort fascination , were [I]548-lord montfort only by [your]466-myra side . Yes ; [I]548-lord montfort can no longer repress the irresistible confusion of [my]548-lord montfort love . [I]548-lord montfort am here , and [I]548-lord montfort am here only , because [I]548-lord montfort love [you]466-myra . [I]548-lord montfort quitted [Oxford]16-oxford and all its pride that [I]548-lord montfort might have the occasional delight of being [[your]466-myra companion]7302-your companion . [I]548-lord montfort was not presumptuous in [my]548-lord montfort thoughts , and believed that would content [me]548-lord montfort ; but [I]548-lord montfort can no longer resist the consummate spell , and [I]548-lord montfort offer [you]466-myra [my]548-lord montfort heart and [my]548-lord montfort life . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]466-myra am amazed ; [I]466-myra am a little overwhelmed , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ Pardon [me]548-lord montfort , [dear Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock — dear [Nigel]548-lord montfort — [you]548-lord montfort speak of things of which [I]548-lord montfort have not thought . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Think of [them]7303-them ! [I]548-lord montfort implore [you]548-lord montfort to think of them , and now ! ”[548-lord montfort] “ [We]7304-we are [a fallen family]7305-a fallen family , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , “ perhaps a doomed one . [We]7304-we are not people to connect [yourself]548-lord montfort with . [You]548-lord montfort have witnessed some of [our]7304-we sorrows , and soothed [them]7303-them . [I]466-myra shall be ever grateful to [you]548-lord montfort for the past . But [I]466-myra sometimes feel [our]7304-we cup is not yet full , and [I]466-myra have long resolved to bear [my]466-myra cross alone . But , irrespective of all other considerations , [I]466-myra can never leave [[my]466-myra father]6935-my father . ”[466-myra] “ [I]548-lord montfort have spoken to [[your]548-lord montfort father]6930-your father , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , “ and [he]6930-your father approved [my]548-lord montfort suit . ”[548-lord montfort] “ While [[my]466-myra father]6935-my father lives [I]466-myra shall not quit [him]6935-my father , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ but , let [me]466-myra not mislead [you]548-lord montfort , [I]466-myra do not live for [[my]466-myra father]6935-my father — [I]466-myra live for another . ”[466-myra] “ For another ? ”[548-lord montfort] inquired [Nigel]548-lord montfort , with anxiety . “ For one [you]548-lord montfort know . [My]2399-i life is devoted to [Endymion]425-endymion . There is a mystic bond between [us]7310-us , originating , perhaps , in the circumstance of [our]7310-us birth ; for [we]7310-us are [twins]856-twins . [I]2399-i never mean to embarrass [him]425-endymion with [a sister]858-a sister ’s love , and perhaps hereafter may see less of [him]425-endymion even than [I]2399-i see now ; but [I]2399-i shall be in [the world]6658-the world , whatever be [my]2399-i lot , high or low — the active , stirring world — working for [him]425-endymion , thinking only of [him]425-endymion . Yes ; moulding events and circumstances in [his]425-endymion favour ; ”[2399-i] and [she]2399-i spoke with fiery animation . “ [I]2399-i have brought [myself]2399-i , by long meditation , to the conviction that [a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it]7314-a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it , and that nothing can resist a will that will stake even existence for its fulfilment . ”[2399-i] [Endymion]425-endymion had returned to [his]425-endymion labours , after the death of [[his]425-endymion mother]6859-his mother , much dispirited . Though young and hopeful , [his]425-endymion tender heart could not be insensible to the tragic end . There is anguish in the recollection that [we]2401-we have not adequately appreciated the affection of [those whom [we]2401-we have loved and lost]2402-those whom we have loved and lost . It tortured [him]425-endymion to feel that [he]425-endymion had often accepted with carelessness or indifference the homage of a heart that had been to [him]425-endymion ever faithful in its multiplied devotion . Then , though [he]425-endymion was not of a melancholy and brooding nature , in this moment of bereavement [he]425-endymion could not drive from [his]425-endymion mind the consciousness that there had long been hanging over [[his]425-endymion home]1258-his home a dark lot , as it were , of progressive adversity . [[His]425-endymion family]1426-his family seemed always sinking , and [he]425-endymion felt conscious how the sanguine spirit of [[his]425-endymion mother]6859-his mother had sustained [them]1426-his family in [their]1426-his family trials . [[His]425-endymion father]788-his father had already made [him]425-endymion the depositary of [his]425-endymion hopeless cares ; and if anything happened to [that father]2407-that father , old and worn out before [his]425-endymion time , what would become of [Myra]466-myra ? [Nigel]548-lord montfort , who in [their]2408-their great calamity seemed to have thought of everything , and to have done everything , had written to [the chief of [[his]548-lord montfort office]6810-his office]2409-the chief of his office , and also to [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , explaining the cause of the absence of [Endymion]425-endymion from [his]548-lord montfort duties . There were no explanations , therefore , necessary when [he]425-endymion reappeared ; no complaints , but only sympathy and general kindness . In [Warwick Street]62-warwick street there was unaffected sorrow ; [Sylvia]407-sylvia wept and went into the prettiest mourning for [[her]407-sylvia patroness]1628-her patroness , and [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney wore a crape on [his]408-mr. rodney hat . “ [I]420-imogene never saw [her]1628-her patroness , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene , “ but [I]420-imogene am told [she]1628-her patroness was heavenly . ”[420-imogene] [Waldershare]442-waldershare was very kind to [Endymion]425-endymion , and used to take [him]425-endymion to [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons on interesting evenings , and , if [he]442-waldershare succeeded in getting [Endymion]425-endymion a place under [the gallery]2413-the gallery , would come and talk to [him]425-endymion in the course of the night , and sometimes introduce [him]425-endymion to the mysteries of [[Bellamy]465-bellamy ’s]2414-bellamy ’s , where [Endymion]425-endymion had the satisfaction of partaking of a steak in the presence of [statesmen]6758-statesmen and [senators]2416-senators . “ [You]7315-you are in the precincts of public life , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare ; “ and if [you]7315-you ever enter it , which [I]442-waldershare think [you]7315-you will , ”[442-waldershare] [he]442-waldershare would add thoughtfully , “ it will be interesting for [you]7315-you to remember that [you]7315-you have seen [these characters]7316-these characters , many of whom will then have passed away . Like the shades of a magic lantern , ”[442-waldershare] [he]442-waldershare added , with something between a sigh and a smile . “ [One of [[my]442-waldershare constituents]7318-my constituents]7317-one of my constituents sent [me]442-waldershare a homily this morning , the burthen of which was , [I]442-waldershare never thought of death . [The idiot]7251-the idiot ! [I]442-waldershare never think of anything else . It is [my]442-waldershare weakness . [One]6769-one should never think of death . [One]6769-one should think of life . That is real piety . ”[442-waldershare] This spring and summer were passed tranquilly by [Endymion]425-endymion , but not unprofitably . [He]425-endymion never went to any place of public amusement , and , cherishing [his]425-endymion sorrow , declined those slight openings to social life which occasionally offered themselves even to [him]425-endymion ; but [he]425-endymion attended [[his]425-endymion debating club]2417-his debating club with regularity , and , though silent , studied every subject which was brought before it . It interested [him]425-endymion to compare [their]2418-their sayings and doings with those of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , and [he]425-endymion found advantage in the critical comparison . Though not in what is styled society , [his]425-endymion mind did not rust from the want of [intelligent companions]2420-intelligent companions . The clear perception , accurate knowledge , and unerring judgment of [Trenchard]431-trenchard , the fantastic cynicism of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , and all the stores of [the exuberant and imaginative Waldershare]442-waldershare , were brought to bear on [a young and plastic intelligence , gifted with a quick though not a too profound sensibility which soon ripened into tact , and which , after due discrimination , was tenacious of beneficial impressions]2421-a young and plastic intelligence , gifted with a quick though not a too profound sensibility which soon ripened into tact , and which , after due discrimination , was tenacious of beneficial impressions . In the autumn , [Endymion]425-endymion returned [home]726-home for a long visit and a happy one . [He]425-endymion found [Nigel]548-lord montfort settled at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and almost domesticated at [the hall]1303-the hall ; [[his]548-lord montfort father]788-his father more cheerful than [[his]548-lord montfort sister]1096-his sister ’s earlier letters had led [him]425-endymion to suppose ; and [she]1096-his sister [herself]1096-his sister so delighted by the constant companionship of [[her]1096-his sister brother]919-her brother that [she]1096-his sister seemed to have resumed all [her]1096-his sister original pride of life . Nearly two years ’ acquaintance , however limited , with [the world]6658-the world , had already exercised a ripening influence over [Endymion]425-endymion . [Nigel]548-lord montfort soon perceived this , though , with a native tact which circumstances had developed , [Endymion]425-endymion avoided obtruding [his]425-endymion new conclusions upon [[his]425-endymion former instructor]2428-his former instructor . But that deep and eager spirit , unwilling ever to let a votary escape , and absorbed intellectually by one vast idea , would not be baffled . [Nigel]548-lord montfort had not renounced the early view of [Endymion]425-endymion taking orders , and spoke of [his]548-lord montfort [London]10-london life as an incident which , with [his]548-lord montfort youth , [he]548-lord montfort might in time only look upon as an episode in [his]548-lord montfort existence . “ [I]425-endymion trust [I]425-endymion shall ever be [a devoted son of [the Church]6648-the church]7322-a devoted son of the church , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ but [I]425-endymion confess [I]425-endymion feel no predisposition to take orders , even if [I]425-endymion had the opportunity , which probably [I]425-endymion never shall have . If [I]425-endymion were to choose [my]425-endymion career it would be public life . [I]425-endymion am on the last step of the ladder , and [I]425-endymion do not suppose that [I]425-endymion can ever be anything but [a drudge]7324-a drudge . But even that would interest [me]425-endymion . It brings one in contact with [those who are playing the great game]7325-those who are playing the great game . [One]6769-one at least fancies one comprehends something of the government of [mankind]786-mankind . [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare takes [me]425-endymion often to [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , and [I]425-endymion must say , [I]425-endymion am passionately fond of it . ”[425-endymion] After [Endymion]425-endymion ’s return to [London]10-london that scene occurred between [Nigel]548-lord montfort and [Myra]466-myra , in [the glade at [Hurstley]340-hurstley]2429-the glade at hurstley , which [we]2430-we have noticed in the preceding chapter . In the evening of that day [Nigel]548-lord montfort did not pay [his]548-lord montfort accustomed visit to [the hall]1303-the hall , and [the father]1264-the father and [the daughter]2433-the daughter were alone . Then it was , notwithstanding evident agitation , and even with some degree of solemnity , that [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion broke to [[his]425-endymion daughter]2391-his daughter that there was a subject on which [he]425-endymion wished seriously to confer with [her]2391-his daughter . “ Is it about [Nigel]548-lord montfort ? ”[2391-his daughter] [she]2391-his daughter inquired with calmness . “ It is about [Nigel]548-lord montfort . ”[2391-his daughter] “ [I]425-endymion have seen [him]548-lord montfort , and [he]548-lord montfort has spoken to [me]425-endymion . ”[425-endymion] “ And what have [you]425-endymion replied ? ”[425-endymion] “ What [I]2391-his daughter fear will not be satisfactory to [you]425-endymion , [sir]6912-sir , but what is irrevocable . ”[2391-his daughter] “ [Your]2391-his daughter union would give [me]425-endymion life and hope , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ; and then , as [she]2391-his daughter remained silent , [he]425-endymion continued after a pause : “ For [its]7330-its happiness there seems every security . [He]548-lord montfort is of [good family]7331-good family , and with adequate means , and , [I]425-endymion firmly believe , no inconsiderable future . [His]548-lord montfort abilities are already recognised ; [his]548-lord montfort disposition is noble . As for [his]548-lord montfort personal qualities , [you]2391-his daughter are [a better judge]7332-a better judge than [I]425-endymion am ; but , for [my]425-endymion part , [I]425-endymion never saw a countenance that more became the beauty and nobility of [his]548-lord montfort character . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]466-myra think [him]548-lord montfort very good - looking , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , “ and there is no doubt [he]548-lord montfort is clever , and [he]548-lord montfort has shown [himself]548-lord montfort , on more than one occasion , amiable . ”[466-myra] “ Then what more can [you]2391-his daughter require ? ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion require nothing ; [I]425-endymion do not wish to marry . ”[425-endymion] “ But , [[my]425-endymion daughter]7333-my daughter , [[my]425-endymion dearest daughter]7334-my dearest daughter , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ bear with the anxiety of [a parent who is at least devoted to [you]7333-my daughter]7335-a parent who is at least devoted to you . [Our]7336-our separation would be [my]425-endymion last and severest sorrow , and [I]425-endymion have had many ; but there is no necessity to consider that case , for [Nigel]548-lord montfort is content , is more than content , to live as [[your]2391-his daughter husband]7337-your husband under this roof . ”[425-endymion] “ So [he]548-lord montfort told [me]425-endymion . ”[425-endymion] “ And that removed one objection that [you]2391-his daughter might naturally feel ? ”[425-endymion] “ [I]466-myra certainly should never leave [you]425-endymion , [sir]6912-sir , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , “ and [I]466-myra told [Nigel]548-lord montfort so ; but that contingency had nothing to do with [my]466-myra decision . [I]466-myra declined [his]548-lord montfort offer , because [I]466-myra have no wish to marry . ”[466-myra] “ [Women]900-women are born to be married , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ And yet [I]466-myra believe most marriages are unhappy , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ Oh ! if [your]2391-his daughter objection to marry [Nigel]548-lord montfort arises from an abstract objection to marriage itself , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ it is a subject which [we]7340-us might talk over calmly , and perhaps remove [your]2391-his daughter prejudices . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]466-myra have no objection against marriage , ”[466-myra] rejoined [Myra]466-myra . “ It is likely enough that [I]466-myra may marry some day , and probably make an unhappy marriage ; but that is not the question before [us]7340-us . It is whether [I]466-myra should marry [Nigel]548-lord montfort . That can not be , [[my]466-myra dear father]7341-my dear father , and [he]7341-my dear father knows it . [I]466-myra have assured [him]7341-my dear father so in a manner which can not be mistaken . ”[466-myra] “ [We]7340-us are [a doomed family]7342-a doomed family ! ”[425-endymion] exclaimed the unhappy Mr. [Ferrars]425-endymion , clasping [his]425-endymion hands . “ So [I]466-myra have long felt , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ [I]466-myra can bear [our]7340-us lot ; but [I]466-myra want [no strangers]7343-no strangers to be introduced to share its bitterness , and soothe [us]7340-us with [their]7343-no strangers sympathy . ”[466-myra] “ [You]466-myra speak like [a girl]7344-a girl , ”[425-endymion] said [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ and [a headstrong girl]7345-a headstrong girl , which [you]466-myra always have been . [You]466-myra know not what [you]466-myra are talking about . It is a matter of life or death . [Your]466-myra decorous marriage would have saved [us]7340-us from absolute ruin . ”[425-endymion] “ Alone , [I]466-myra can meet absolute ruin , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ [I]466-myra have long contemplated such a contingency , and am prepared for it . [My]466-myra marriage with [Nigel]548-lord montfort could hardly save [you]425-endymion , [sir]6912-sir , from such a visitation , if it be impending . But [I]466-myra trust in that respect , if in no other , [you]466-myra have used a little of the language of exaggeration . [I]466-myra have never received , and [I]466-myra have never presumed to seek , any knowledge of [your]466-myra affairs ; but [I]466-myra have assumed , that for [your]466-myra life , somehow or other , [you]466-myra would be permitted to exist without disgrace . If [I]466-myra survive [you]466-myra , [I]466-myra have neither care nor fear . ”[466-myra] In the following spring a vexatious incident occurred in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street . [The highly - considered county member , who was the yearly tenant of [[Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ’s first floor]2436-mr. rodney ’s first floor]2435-the highly - considered county member , who was the yearly tenant of mr. rodney ’s first floor , and had been always [a valuable patron]2437-a valuable patron , suddenly died . An adjourned debate , a tough beefsteak , [a select committee still harder , and an influenza caught at three o’clock in the morning in an imprudent but irresistible walk]2438-a select committee still harder , and an influenza caught at three o’clock in the morning in an imprudent but irresistible walk [home]726-home with [a confidential Lord of the Treasury]2440-a confidential lord of the treasury , had combined very sensibly to affect the income of [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney . At first [he]408-mr. rodney was sanguine that [such a desirable dwelling]2441-such a desirable dwelling would soon find [a suitable inhabitant]2442-a suitable inhabitant , especially as [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare assured [him]408-mr. rodney that [he]408-mr. rodney would mention the matter to all [[his]408-mr. rodney friends]844-his friends . But time rolled on , and [the rooms]2444-the rooms were still vacant ; and the fastidious Rodneys , who at first would only listen to [a yearly tenant]1702-a yearly tenant , began to reduce [their]2446-their expectations . Matters had arrived at such a pass in May , that , for the first time in [their]2446-their experience , [they]2446-their actually condescended to hoist an announcement of [furnished apartments]2447-furnished apartments . In this state of affairs [a cab]2448-a cab rattled up to [the house]929-the house one morning , out of which [a young gentleman]2450-a young gentleman jumped briskly , and , knocking at the door , asked , of [the servant who opened it]2451-the servant who opened it , whether [he]2450-a young gentleman might see [the apartments]2006-the apartments . [He]2450-a young gentleman was [a young man]6833-a young man , apparently not more than one or two and twenty , of a graceful figure , somewhat above the middle height , fair , with a countenance not absolutely regular , but calm and high - bred . [His]2450-a young gentleman dress was in the best taste , but to a practised eye had something of a foreign cut , and [he]2450-a young gentleman wore a slight moustache . “ [The rooms]2444-the rooms will suit [me]2450-a young gentleman , ”[2450-a young gentleman] [he]2450-a young gentleman said , “ and [I]2450-a young gentleman have no doubt the price [you]407-sylvia ask for [them]2444-the rooms is a just one ; ”[2450-a young gentleman] and [he]2450-a young gentleman bowed with high - bred courtesy to [Sylvia]407-sylvia , who was now in attendance on [him]2450-a young gentleman , and who stood with [her]407-sylvia pretty hands in the pretty pockets of [her]407-sylvia pretty apron . “ [I]407-sylvia am glad to hear that , ”[407-sylvia] said [Sylvia]407-sylvia . “ [We]7348-we have never let [them]2444-the rooms before , except to [a yearly tenant]1702-a yearly tenant . ”[407-sylvia] “ And if [we]7348-we suit [each other]916-each other , ”[2026-the gentleman] said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman , “ [I]2026-the gentleman should have no great objection to becoming such . ”[2026-the gentleman] “ In these matters , ”[407-sylvia] said [Sylvia]407-sylvia , after a little hesitation , “ [we]7348-we give and receive references . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney is well known in [this neighbourhood]7351-this neighbourhood and in [Westminster]103-westminster generally ; but [I]407-sylvia dare say , ”[407-sylvia] [she]407-sylvia adroitly added , “ [he]408-mr. rodney has many acquaintances known to [you]2455-the young gentleman , [sir]6912-sir . ”[407-sylvia] “ Not very likely , ”[2455-the young gentleman] replied [the young gentleman]2455-the young gentleman ; “ for [I]2455-the young gentleman am [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner , and only arrived in [England]7-england this morning ; ”[2455-the young gentleman] though [he]2455-the young gentleman spoke English without the slightest accent . [Sylvia]407-sylvia looked a little perplexed ; but [he]2455-the young gentleman continued : “ It is quite just that [you]407-sylvia should be assured to whom [you]407-sylvia are letting [[your]407-sylvia lodgings]7354-your lodgings . The only reference [I]2455-the young gentleman can give [you]407-sylvia is to [[my]2455-the young gentleman banker]7355-my banker , but [he]7355-my banker is almost too great [a man for such matters]7356-a man for such matters . Perhaps , ”[2455-the young gentleman] [he]2455-the young gentleman added , pulling out a case from [his]2455-the young gentleman breast pocket , and taking out of it a note , which [he]2455-the young gentleman handed to [Sylvia]407-sylvia , “ this may assure [you]407-sylvia that [your]407-sylvia rent will be paid . ”[2455-the young gentleman] [Sylvia]407-sylvia took a rapid glance at the hundred - pound - note , and twisting it into [her]407-sylvia little pocket with apparent sangfroid , though [she]407-sylvia held it with a tight grasp , murmured that it was quite unnecessary , and then offered to give [[her]407-sylvia new lodger]2456-her new lodger an acknowledgment of it . “ That is really unnecessary , ”[2455-the young gentleman] [he]2455-the young gentleman replied . “ [Your]407-sylvia appearance commands from [me]2455-the young gentleman that entire confidence which on [your]407-sylvia part [you]407-sylvia very properly refuse to [a stranger]1942-a stranger and [a foreigner like [myself]2455-the young gentleman]7358-a foreigner like myself . ”[2455-the young gentleman] “ What [a charming young man]7359-a charming young man ! ”[407-sylvia] thought [Sylvia]407-sylvia , pressing with emotion [her]407-sylvia hundred - pound - note . “ Now , ”[2455-the young gentleman] continued [the young gentleman]2455-the young gentleman , “ [I]2455-the young gentleman will return to [the station]7360-the station to release [[my]2455-the young gentleman servant]7361-my servant , who is [a prisoner there with [my]2455-the young gentleman luggage]7362-a prisoner there with my luggage . Be pleased to make [him]7361-my servant at [home]726-home . [I]2455-the young gentleman shall [myself]2455-the young gentleman not return probably till the evening ; and in the meantime , ”[2455-the young gentleman] [he]2455-the young gentleman added , giving [Sylvia]407-sylvia [his]2455-the young gentleman card , “ [you]407-sylvia will admit anything that arrives here addressed to [Colonel Albert]466-myra . ”[2455-the young gentleman] The settlement of [Colonel Albert]466-myra in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street was an event of no slight importance . It superseded for a time all other topics of conversation , and was discussed at length in the evenings , especially with [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . Who was [he]2455-the young gentleman ? And in what service was [[he]2455-the young gentleman [colonel]2459-colonel]2458-he colonel ? [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , like [a man of [the world]6658-the world]2460-a man of the world , assumed that all necessary information would in time be obtained from [[the colonel]2462-the colonel ’s servant]2463-the colonel ’s servant ; but even [men of the world]2464-men of the world sometimes miscalculate . [The servant]1560-the servant , who was [a Belgian]2466-a belgian , had only been engaged by [the colonel]2462-the colonel at [Brussels]104-brussels a few days before [his]2462-the colonel departure for [England]7-england , and absolutely knew nothing of [[his]2462-the colonel master]1352-his master , except that [he]1352-his master was [a gentleman with plenty of money and sufficient luggage]2469-a gentleman with plenty of money and sufficient luggage . [Sylvia]407-sylvia , who was [the only person who had seen]2470-the only person who had seen [the colonel]2462-the colonel , was strongly in [his]1352-his master favour . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney looked doubtful , and avoided any definite opinion until [he]408-mr. rodney had had the advantage of an interview with [[his]408-mr. rodney new lodger]2472-his new lodger . But this was not easy to obtain . [Colonel Albert]466-myra had no wish to see [the master of [the house]929-the house]2473-the master of the house , and , if [he]2473-the master of the house ever had that desire , [[his]2473-the master of the house servant]2475-his servant would accordingly communicate it in the proper quarter . At present [he]2473-the master of the house was satisfied with all the arrangements , and wished neither to make nor to receive remarks . The habits of [the new lodger]2476-the new lodger were somewhat of a recluse . [He]2473-the master of the house was generally engaged in [[his]2473-the master of the house rooms]2477-his rooms the whole day , and seldom left them till the evening , and [nobody]2478-nobody , as yet , had called upon [him]2473-the master of the house . Under these circumstances , [Imogene]420-imogene was instructed to open the matter to [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare when [she]420-imogene presided over [his]2473-the master of the house breakfast - table ; and [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman said [he]1654-that gentleman would make inquiries about [the colonel]2462-the colonel at [[the Travellers]1380-the travellers ’ Club]105-the travellers ’ club , where [Waldershare]442-waldershare passed a great deal of [his]2473-the master of the house time . “ If [he]2473-the master of the house be [anybody]7364-anybody , ”[442-waldershare] said [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , “ [he]2473-the master of the house is sure in time to be known [there]890-there , for [he]2473-the master of the house will be introduced as [a visitor]7366-a visitor . ”[442-waldershare] At present , however , it turned out that [the “ Travellers ’ ”]7367-the “ travellers ’ ”[7367-the “ travellers ’ ”] knew nothing of [Colonel Albert]466-myra ; and time went on , and [Colonel Albert]466-myra was not introduced as [a visitor there]2482-a visitor there . After a little while there was a change in the habits of [the colonel]2462-the colonel . One morning , about noon , [a groom , extremely well appointed]2484-a groom , extremely well appointed , and having under [his]2484-a groom , extremely well appointed charge a couple of steeds of breed and beauty , called at [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , and [the colonel]2462-the colonel rode out , and was long absent , and after that , every day , and generally at the same hour , mounted [his]2484-a groom , extremely well appointed horse . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was never wearied of catching a glimpse of [[his]408-mr. rodney distinguished lodger]2486-his distinguished lodger over the blinds of [the ground - floor room]2487-the ground - floor room , and of admiring [the colonel]2462-the colonel ’s commanding presence in [his]408-mr. rodney saddle , distinguished as [his]408-mr. rodney seat was alike by its grace and vigour . In the course of a little time , another incident connected with [the colonel]2462-the colonel occurred which attracted notice and excited interest . Towards the evening a brougham , marked , but quietly , with a foreign coronet , stopped frequently at [[Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ’s house]2490-mr. rodney ’s house , and [a visitor to the colonel]2491-a visitor to the colonel appeared in the form of [a middle - aged gentleman who never gave [his]2492-a middle - aged gentleman who never gave his name name]2492-a middle - aged gentleman who never gave his name , and evaded , it seemed with practised dexterity , every effort , however adroit , to obtain it . [The valet]2493-the valet was tried on this head also , and replied with simplicity that [he]2493-the valet did not know [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman ’s name , but [he]2493-the valet was always called [the Baron]1176-the baron . In the middle of June a packet arrived one day by [the coach]1584-the coach , from [the rector of [Hurstley]340-hurstley]2497-the rector of hurstley , addressed to [Endymion]425-endymion , announcing [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father ’s dangerous illness , and requesting [him]425-endymion instantly to repair [home]726-home . [Myra]466-myra was too much occupied to write even a line . It was strange that [Myra]466-myra did not write , were it only a line . It was so unlike [her]466-myra . How often this occurred to [Endymion]425-endymion during [his]425-endymion wearisome and anxious travel ! When [the coach]1584-the coach reached [Hurstley]340-hurstley , [he]425-endymion found [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock waiting for [him]425-endymion . Before [he]425-endymion could inquire after [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father , [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman said , “ [Myra]466-myra is at [the rectory]1474-the rectory ; [you]425-endymion are to come on [there]890-there . ”[1654-that gentleman] “ And [[my]1654-that gentleman father]6935-my father ? ”[1654-that gentleman] — — “ Matters are critical , ”[390-mr. penruddock] said [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock , as it were avoiding a direct answer , and hastening [his]390-mr. penruddock pace . It was literally not a five minutes ’ walk from [[the village]1460-the village inn to [the rectory]1474-the rectory]2504-the village inn to the rectory , and [they]2506-they walked in silence . [The rector]1398-the rector took [Endymion]425-endymion at once into [[his]1398-the rector study]1576-his study ; for [we]2509-we can hardly call it [a library]2510-a library , though some shelves of books were there , and many stuffed birds . [The rector]1398-the rector closed the door with care , and looked distressed ; and , beckoning to [Endymion]425-endymion to be seated , [he]1398-the rector said , while still standing and half turning away [his]1398-the rector head , “ [[My]1398-the rector dear boy]7284-my dear boy , prepare [yourself]425-endymion for the worst . ”[1398-the rector] “ Ah ! [he]425-endymion is gone then ! [[my]1398-the rector dear]6649-my dear , [dear father]7373-dear father ! ”[1398-the rector] and [Endymion]425-endymion burst into passionate tears , and leant on the table , [his]425-endymion face hid in [his]425-endymion hands . [The rector]1398-the rector walked up and down [the room]943-the room with an agitated countenance . [He]1398-the rector could not deny , it would seem , the inference of [Endymion]425-endymion ; and yet [he]1398-the rector did not proffer those consolations which might be urged , and which it became one in [his]1398-the rector capacity peculiarly to urge . “ [I]425-endymion must see [Myra]466-myra , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion eagerly , looking up with a wild air and streaming eyes . “ Not yet , ”[1398-the rector] said [the rector]1398-the rector ; “ [she]466-myra is much disturbed . [[Your]425-endymion poor father]7374-your poor father is no more ; it is too true ; but , ”[1398-the rector] and here [the rector]1398-the rector hesitated , “ [he]7374-your poor father did not die happily . ”[1398-the rector] “ What do [you]1398-the rector mean ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [[Your]425-endymion poor father]7374-your poor father had much to try [him]7374-your poor father , ”[1398-the rector] said [the rector]1398-the rector . “ [His]7374-your poor father life , since [he]7374-your poor father was amongst [us]7376-us [here]1520-here , was a life , for [him]7374-your poor father , of adversity — perhaps of great adversity — yet [he]7374-your poor father bore up against it with a Christian spirit ; [he]7374-your poor father never repined . There was much that was noble and exalted in [his]7374-your poor father character . But [he]7374-your poor father never overcame the loss of [[your]425-endymion dear mother]7378-your dear mother . [He]7374-your poor father was never [himself]7374-your poor father afterwards . [He]7374-your poor father was not always [master of [himself]7374-your poor father]7379-master of himself . [I]1398-the rector could bear witness to that , ”[1398-the rector] said [the rector]1398-the rector , talking , as it were , to [himself]1398-the rector . “ Yes ; [I]1398-the rector could conscientiously give evidence to that effect ”[1398-the rector] — — “ What effect ? ”[425-endymion] asked [Endymion]425-endymion , with a painful scrutiny . “ [I]1398-the rector could show , ”[1398-the rector] said [the rector]1398-the rector , speaking slowly , and in a low voice , “ and [others]728-others could show , that [he]7374-your poor father was not master of [himself]7374-your poor father when [he]7374-your poor father committed the rash act . ”[1398-the rector] “ O [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock ! ”[425-endymion] exclaimed [Endymion]425-endymion , starting from [his]425-endymion chair , and seizing [the rector]1398-the rector by the arm . “ What is all this ? ”[425-endymion] “ That a great sorrow has come upon [you]425-endymion , and [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister , and all of [us]7382-us , ”[390-mr. penruddock] said [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock ; “ and [you]425-endymion , and [she]6987-your sister , and [all of [us]7382-us]7383-all of us must bow before the Divine will in trembling , though in hope . [[Your]425-endymion father]6930-your father ’s death was not natural . ”[390-mr. penruddock] Such was the end of [William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley [, on whom nature , opportunity , and culture appeared to have showered every advantage]2520-, on whom nature , opportunity , and culture appeared to have showered every advantage . [His]340-hurstley abilities were considerable , [his]340-hurstley ambition greater . Though intensely worldly , [he]340-hurstley was not devoid of affections . [He]340-hurstley found refuge in suicide , as [many]2097-many do , from want of imagination . The present was too hard for [him]340-hurstley , and [his]340-hurstley future was only a chaotic nebula . [Endymion]425-endymion did not see [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister that evening . [She]1096-his sister was not made aware of [his]425-endymion arrival , and was alone with [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock , who never left [her]394-mrs. penruddock night or day . [The rector]1398-the rector took charge of [[her]394-mrs. penruddock brother]919-her brother , and had a sofa - bed made for [him]919-her brother in [[the kind man]2525-the kind man ’s room]2526-the kind man ’s room . [He]919-her brother was never to be alone . Never the whole night did [Endymion]425-endymion close [his]425-endymion eyes ; and [he]425-endymion was almost as much agitated about the impending interview with [Myra]466-myra , as about the dark event of terror that had been disclosed to [him]425-endymion . Yet that dreaded interview must take place ; and , about noon , [the rector]1398-the rector told [him]425-endymion that [Myra]466-myra was in [the drawing - room]1364-the drawing - room alone , and would receive [him]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion tottered as [he]425-endymion crossed [the hall]1303-the hall ; grief and physical exhaustion had unmanned [him]425-endymion ; [his]425-endymion eyes were streaming with tears ; [he]425-endymion paused for a moment with [his]425-endymion hand upon the door ; [he]425-endymion dreaded the anguish of [her]466-myra countenance . [She]466-myra advanced and embraced [him]425-endymion with tenderness ; [her]466-myra face was grave , and not a tear even glistened . “ [I]466-myra have been living in a tragedy for years , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , in a low , hollow voice ; “ and the catastrophe has now arrived . ”[466-myra] “ Oh , [[my]425-endymion dear father]7341-my dear father ! ”[425-endymion] exclaimed [Endymion]425-endymion ; and [he]425-endymion burst into a renewed paroxysm of grief . “ Yes ; [he]425-endymion was dear to [us]7386-we , and [we]7386-we were dear to [him]425-endymion , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ but the curtain has fallen . [We]7386-we have to exert [ourselves]7386-we . Energy and self - control were never more necessary to [two human beings]7387-two human beings than to [us]7386-we . Here are [his]425-endymion keys ; [his]425-endymion papers must be examined by [no one]6647-no one but [ourselves]7386-we . There is a terrible ceremony taking place , or impending . When it is all over , [we]7386-we must visit [the hall]1303-the hall at least once more . ”[466-myra] [The whole neighbourhood]2530-the whole neighbourhood was full of sorrow for the event , and of sympathy for [those bereft]2531-those bereft . It was universally agreed that [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had never recovered the death of [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife ; had never been [the same man after it]2533-the same man after it ; had become distrait , absent , wandering in [his]425-endymion mind , and [the victim of an invincible melancholy]2534-the victim of an invincible melancholy . Several instances were given of [his]425-endymion inability to manage [his]425-endymion affairs . [The jury]2535-the jury , with [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry for [foreman]2536-foreman , hesitated not in giving a becoming verdict . In those days information travelled slowly . There were no railroads then , and no telegraphs , and not [many clubs]2537-many clubs . A week elapsed before the sad occurrence was chronicled in a provincial paper , and another week before the report was reproduced in [London]10-london , and then in an obscure corner of the journal , and in small print . Everything gets about at last , and [the world]6658-the world began to stare and talk ; but it passed unnoticed to [the sufferers]2539-the sufferers , except by a letter from [Zenobia]335-zenobia , received at [Hurstley]340-hurstley after [Myra]466-myra had departed from [[her]466-myra kind friends]2540-her kind friends . [Zenobia]335-zenobia was shocked , nay , overwhelmed , by what [she]335-zenobia had heard ; wanted to know if [she]335-zenobia could be of use ; offered to do anything ; begged [Myra]466-myra to come and stay with [her]335-zenobia in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square ; and assured [her]335-zenobia that , if that were not convenient , when [her]335-zenobia mourning was over [Zenobia]335-zenobia would present [her]335-zenobia at [court]2541-court , just the same as if [she]335-zenobia were [[her]335-zenobia own daughter]2542-her own daughter . When the fatal keys were used , and the papers of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion examined , it turned out worse than even [Myra]466-myra , in [her]466-myra darkest prescience , had anticipated . [[Her]466-myra father]918-her father had died absolutely penniless . As executor of [[his]918-her father father]788-his father , the funds settled on [[his]918-her father wife]1261-his wife had remained under [his]918-her father sole control , and [they]2546-they had entirely disappeared . There was a letter addressed to [Myra]466-myra on this subject . [She]466-myra read it with a pale face , said nothing , and without showing it to [Endymion]425-endymion , destroyed it . There was to be an immediate sale of [their]2547-their effects at [the hall]1303-the hall . It was calculated that the expenses of the funeral and all the country bills might be defrayed by its proceeds . “ And there will be enough left for [me]466-myra , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ [I]466-myra only want ten pounds ; for [I]466-myra have ascertained that there is [no part of [England]7-england]7390-no part of england where ten pounds will not take [me]466-myra . ”[466-myra] [Endymion]425-endymion sighed and nearly wept when [she]466-myra said these things . “ No , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion would add ; “ [we]7391-we must never part . ”[425-endymion] “ That would ensure [our]7391-we common ruin , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ No ; [I]466-myra will never embarrass [you]425-endymion with [a sister]858-a sister . [You]425-endymion can only just subsist ; for [you]425-endymion could not well live in a garret , except at [the Rodneys ’]7007-the rodneys ’ . [I]466-myra see [my]466-myra way , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ [I]466-myra have long meditated over this — [I]466-myra can draw , [I]466-myra can sing , [I]466-myra can speak many tongues : [I]466-myra ought to be able to get food and clothing ; [I]466-myra may get something more . And [I]466-myra shall always be content ; for [I]466-myra shall always be thinking of [you]425-endymion . However humble even [my]466-myra lot , if [my]466-myra will is concentrated on one purpose , it must ultimately effect it . That is [my]466-myra creed , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra said , “ and [I]466-myra hold it fervently . [I]466-myra will stay with [these dear people]7394-these dear people for a little while . [They]7394-these dear people are not exactly the family on which [I]466-myra ought to trespass . But never mind . [You]425-endymion will be [a great man]7395-a great man some day , [Endymion]425-endymion , and [you]425-endymion will remember [the good Penruddocks]467-the good penruddocks . ”[466-myra] One of [the most remarkable families that have ever flourished in [England]7-england]2549-the most remarkable families that have ever flourished in england were [the NEUCHATELS]468-the neuchatels . [[Their]468-the neuchatels founder]2550-their founder was [a Swiss , who had established [a banking house of high repute in [England]7-england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business]2552-a banking house of high repute in england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business]2551-a swiss , who had established a banking house of high repute in england in the latter part of the eighteenth century , and , irrespective of a powerful domestic connection , had in time pretty well engrossed the largest and best portion of foreign banking business . When the great French Revolution occurred , [all the emigrants]2553-all the emigrants deposited [their]2553-all the emigrants jewels and [their]2553-all the emigrants treasure with [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels . As the disturbance spread , [their]468-the neuchatels example was followed by [the alarmed proprietors and capitalists of [the rest of [Europe]6-europe]2555-the rest of europe]2554-the alarmed proprietors and capitalists of the rest of europe ; and , independently of [their]468-the neuchatels own considerable means , [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels thus had the command for a quarter of a century , more or less , of adventitious millions . [They]468-the neuchatels were [scrupulous and faithful stewards]2556-scrupulous and faithful stewards , but [they]468-the neuchatels were doubtless repaid for [their]468-the neuchatels vigilance , [their]468-the neuchatels anxiety , and often [their]468-the neuchatels risk , by the opportunities which these rare resources permitted [them]468-the neuchatels to enjoy . [One of [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels]2557-one of the neuchatels was a favourite of [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt , and assisted [the great statesman]2558-the great statesman in [his]336-mr. pitt vast financial arrangements . [This Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel was [a man of large capacity]2559-a man of large capacity , and thoroughly understood [his]469-mr. neuchatel period . [The minister]775-the minister wished to introduce [him]469-mr. neuchatel to public life , would have opened Parliament to [him]469-mr. neuchatel , and no doubt have showered upon [him]469-mr. neuchatel honours and titles . But [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel declined these overtures . [He]469-mr. neuchatel was one of those strong minds who will concentrate [their]2561-their energies on one object ; without personal vanity , but with a deep - seated pride in the future . [He]469-mr. neuchatel was always preparing for [his]469-mr. neuchatel posterity . Governed by this passion , although [he]469-mr. neuchatel [himself]469-mr. neuchatel would have been content to live for ever in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street , where [he]469-mr. neuchatel was born , [he]469-mr. neuchatel had become possessed of [a vast principality]2562-a vast principality , and which , strange to say , with every advantage of splendour and natural beauty , was not an hour ’s drive from [Whitechapel]107-whitechapel . [HAINAULT HOUSE]108-hainault house had been raised by [a British peer]2563-a british peer in the days when [nobles]2564-nobles were fond of building [Palladian palaces]2565-palladian palaces . [It]108-hainault house was a chief work of [Sir William Chambers]470-sir william chambers , and in [its]108-hainault house style , [its]108-hainault house beauty , and almost in [its]108-hainault house dimensions , was [a rival of [Stowe]109-stowe or [Wanstead]110-wanstead]2566-a rival of stowe or wanstead . [It]108-hainault house stood in [a deer park]2567-a deer park , and was surrounded by [a royal forest]2568-a royal forest . [The family that had raised [it]108-hainault house]2569-the family that had raised it wore out in the earlier part of this century . It was supposed that [the place]1335-the place must be destroyed and dismantled . [It]108-hainault house was too vast for [a citizen]2571-a citizen , and [the locality]2572-the locality was no longer sufficiently refined for [a conscript father]2573-a conscript father . In this dilemma , [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel stepped in and purchased [the whole affair]2574-the whole affair — [palace]2575-palace , and [park]2576-park , and deer , and pictures , and [halls]2577-halls , and galleries of statue and bust , and furniture , and even wines , and all [the farms that remained]2578-the farms that remained , and all the seigneurial rights in [the royal forest]2579-the royal forest . But [he]469-mr. neuchatel never lived [there]890-there . Though [he]469-mr. neuchatel spared nothing in the maintenance and the improvement of [the domain]2581-the domain , except on a Sunday [he]469-mr. neuchatel never visited [it]2581-the domain , and was never known to sleep under [its]2581-the domain roof . “ [It]2581-the domain will be ready for those who come after [me]469-mr. neuchatel , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [he]469-mr. neuchatel would remark , with a modest smile . [Those who came after [him]469-mr. neuchatel]2582-those who came after him were [two sons]2583-two sons , between whom [his]469-mr. neuchatel millions were divided ; and [Adrian]471-adrian , [the eldest]2584-the eldest , in addition to [his]471-adrian share , was made [the lord of [Hainault]111-hainault]2585-the lord of hainault . [Adrian]471-adrian had inherited something more , and something more precious , than [[his]471-adrian father]788-his father ’s treasure — a not inferior capacity , united , in [his]471-adrian case , with much culture , and with a worldly ambition to which [[his]471-adrian father]788-his father was [a stranger]1942-a stranger . So long as [that father]2407-that father lived , [Adrian]471-adrian had been extremely circumspect . [He]471-adrian seemed only devoted to business , and to model [his]471-adrian conduct on that of [[his]471-adrian eminent sire]2590-his eminent sire . [That father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction [his]471-adrian capacity , and who was without jealousy]2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy , had initiated [[his]2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy son]783-his son during [his]2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy lifetime in all the secrets of [his]2591-that father who had recognised with pride and satisfaction his capacity , and who was without jealousy wondrous craft , and had entrusted [him]783-his son with a leading part in [their]2593-their affairs . [Adrian]471-adrian had waited in [Downing Street]4-downing street on [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , as [[his]471-adrian father]788-his father years before had waited on [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt . [The elder Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel departed this life a little before the second French Revolution of 1830 , which had been so fatal to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . [Adrian]471-adrian , who had never committed [himself]471-adrian in politics , further than sitting a short time for [a reputed Tory borough]2595-a reputed tory borough , for which [he]471-adrian paid a rent of a thousand a year to [the proprietor]2596-the proprietor , but who was known to have been nurtured in [the school of [Pitt]336-mr. pitt and [Wellington]17-wellington]2597-the school of pitt and wellington , astonished [the world]6658-the world by voting for [Lord Grey]384-lord grey ’s Reform Bill , and announcing [himself]471-adrian as [a Liberal]6828-a liberal . This was a large fish for the new Liberal Treasury to capture ; [their]2600-their triumph was great , and [they]2600-their determined to show that [they]2600-their appreciated the power and the influence of [[their]2600-their new ally]2601-their new ally . At the dissolution of 1831 , [Adrian Neuchatel]471-adrian was a candidate for [a popular constituency]2602-a popular constituency , and was elected at the head of the poll . [[His]471-adrian brother]7268-his brother , [Melchior]472-melchior , was also returned , and [a nephew]2604-a nephew . [The Liberals]2605-the liberals were alarmed by a subscription of fabulous dimensions said to have been collected by [the Tories]328-the tories to influence the General Election ; and the undoubted contribution of [a noble duke]2606-a noble duke was particularly mentioned , which alone appalled the heart of [Brooks]473-brooks ’ . The matter was put before [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , as [he]469-mr. neuchatel entered the club , to which [he]469-mr. neuchatel had been recently elected with acclamation . “ So [you]7396-you are a little frightened , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [he]469-mr. neuchatel said , with a peculiarly witching smile which [he]469-mr. neuchatel had , half mockery and half good nature ; as much as to say , “ [I]469-mr. neuchatel will do what [you]7396-you wish , but [I]469-mr. neuchatel see through [you]7396-you and [everybody else]7397-everybody else . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ So [you]7396-you are a little frightened . Well ; [we]7398-we [City men]7399-city men must see what [we]7398-we can do against [the dukes]7400-the dukes . [You]7396-you may put [me]469-mr. neuchatel down for double [his]7400-the dukes amount . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [Adrian]471-adrian purchased [a very fine mansion in [Portland Place]112-portland place]2607-a very fine mansion in portland place , and took up [[his]471-adrian residence]1465-his residence formally at [Hainault]111-hainault . [He]471-adrian delighted in [the place]1335-the place , and to dwell [there]890-there in a manner becoming the scene had always been one of [his]471-adrian dreams . Now [he]471-adrian lived [there]890-there with unbounded expenditure . [He]471-adrian was passionately fond of horses , and even in [[his]471-adrian father]788-his father ’s lifetime had run some at [Newmarket]113-newmarket in another name . [The stables at [Hainault]111-hainault]2613-the stables at hainault had been modelled on [those at [Chantilly]114-chantilly]2614-those at chantilly , and were almost as splendid a pile as [the mansion]1463-the mansion [itself]1463-the mansion . [They]2613-the stables at hainault were soon full , and of first - rate animals in [their]2613-the stables at hainault different ways . With [his]471-adrian choice teams [Adrian]471-adrian could reach [Bishopsgate]115-bishopsgate from [Hainault]111-hainault , particularly if there were no stoppages in [Whitechapel]107-whitechapel , in much under an hour . If [he]471-adrian had [fifty persons in [[his]471-adrian stables]2617-his stables]2616-fifty persons in his stables , there were certainly as many in [[his]471-adrian park and [gardens]2619-gardens]2618-his park and gardens . These latter were most elaborate . It seemed there was nothing that [Hainault]111-hainault could not produce : all the fruits and flowers of [the tropics]2620-the tropics . [The conservatories]2621-the conservatories and [forcing - houses]2622-forcing - houses looked , in the distance , like [a city of glass]2623-a city of glass . But , after all , the portion of [this immense establishment which was most renowned , and perhaps , on the whole , best appreciated , was the establishment of the kitchen]2624-this immense establishment which was most renowned , and perhaps , on the whole , best appreciated , was the establishment of the kitchen . [The chef]2625-the chef was [the greatest celebrity of [Europe]6-europe]2626-the greatest celebrity of europe ; and [he]2625-the chef had no limit to [[his]2625-the chef staff]2627-his staff , which [he]2625-the chef had selected with the utmost scrutiny , maintained with becoming spirit , and winnowed with unceasing vigilance . Every day at [Hainault]111-hainault was a banquet . What delighted [Adrian]471-adrian was to bring down without notice [a troop of [friends]7075-friends]2628-a troop of friends , conscious [they]2628-a troop of friends would be received as well as if there had been a preparation of weeks . Sometimes it was [a body from [the Stock Exchange]2631-the stock exchange]2630-a body from the stock exchange , sometimes [a host from [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]2632-a host from the house of commons , sometimes [a board of directors with whom [he]471-adrian had been transacting business in the morning]2634-a board of directors with whom he had been transacting business in the morning . It delighted [Adrian]471-adrian to see [them]2628-a troop of friends quaffing [his]471-adrian burgundy , and stuffing down [his]471-adrian truffles , and [his]471-adrian choice pies from [Strasbourg]116-strasbourg , and all the delicate dishes which many of [them]2628-a troop of friends looked at with wonder , and tasted with timidity . And then [he]471-adrian would , with [his]471-adrian particular smile , say to [a brother bank director , whose mouth was full]2635-a brother bank director , whose mouth was full , and who could only answer [him]471-adrian with [his]2635-a brother bank director , whose mouth was full eyes , “ Business gives [one]6769-one an appetite ; eh , [Mr. Trodgits]474-mr. trodgits ? ”[471-adrian] Sunday was always a great day at [Hainault]111-hainault . [The Royal]117-the royal and [the Stock Exchanges]2636-the stock exchanges were both of [them]2628-a troop of friends always fully represented ; and then [they]2628-a troop of friends often had an opportunity , which [they]2628-a troop of friends highly appreciated , of seeing and conferring with [some public characters]2637-some public characters , [M.P.‘s of note or promise]2638-m.p.‘s of note or promise , and occasionally [a secretary of the Treasury]2639-a secretary of the treasury , or [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor . “ [Turtle]475-turtle makes [all men]7242-all men equal , ”[471-adrian] [Adrian]471-adrian would observe . “ [[Our]7403-our friend]7110-our friend [Trodgits]474-mr. trodgits seemed a little embarrassed at first , when [I]471-adrian introduced [him]474-mr. trodgits to [the Right Honourable]7405-the right honourable ; but when [they]2628-a troop of friends sate next each other at dinner , [they]2628-a troop of friends soon got on very well . ”[471-adrian] On Sunday [the guests]2190-the guests walked about and amused [themselves]2190-the guests . [No one]6647-no one was allowed to ride or drive ; [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel did not like riding and driving on Sundays . “ [I]471-adrian see no harm in it , ”[471-adrian] said [Adrian]471-adrian , “ but [I]471-adrian like [women]900-women to have [their]900-women way about religion . And [you]2146-his companions may go to [the stables]7407-the stables and see the horses , and that might take up the morning . And then there are [the houses]7408-the houses ; [they]7408-the houses will amuse [you]2146-his companions . For [my]471-adrian part , [I]471-adrian am for a stroll in [the forest]7409-the forest ; ”[471-adrian] and then [he]471-adrian would lead [[his]471-adrian companions]2146-his companions , after a delightful ramble , to some spot of agrestic charm , and , looking at it with delight , would say , “ Pretty , is it not ? But then [they]2146-his companions say [this place]7005-this place is not fashionable . It will do , [I]471-adrian think , for [[us]2146-his companions City men]7411-us city men . ”[471-adrian] [Adrian]471-adrian had married , when very young , [a lady selected by [[his]471-adrian father]788-his father]2644-a lady selected by his father . The selection seemed a good one . [She]2644-a lady selected by his father was [the daughter of [a most eminent banker]2647-a most eminent banker]2646-the daughter of a most eminent banker , and had [herself]2644-a lady selected by his father , though that was of slight importance , a large portion . [She]2644-a lady selected by his father was [a woman of abilities]2648-a woman of abilities , highly cultivated . Nothing had ever been spared that [she]2644-a lady selected by his father should possess every possible accomplishment , and acquire every information and grace that it was desirable to attain . [She]2644-a lady selected by his father was [a linguist]2649-a linguist , [a fine musician]2650-a fine musician , [no mean artist]2651-no mean artist ; and [she]2644-a lady selected by his father threw out , if [she]2644-a lady selected by his father willed it , the treasures of [her]2644-a lady selected by his father well - stored and not unimaginative mind with ease and sometimes eloquence . [[Her]2644-a lady selected by his father person]2652-her person , without being absolutely beautiful , was interesting . There was even a degree of fascination in [her]2644-a lady selected by his father brown velvet eyes . And yet [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was not [a contented spirit]2653-a contented spirit ; and though [she]476-mrs. neuchatel appreciated the great qualities of [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel husband]986-her husband , and viewed [him]986-her husband even with reverence as well as affection , [she]476-mrs. neuchatel scarcely contributed to [his]986-her husband happiness as much as became [her]476-mrs. neuchatel . And for this reason . Whether it were the result of physical organisation , or whether it were the satiety which was the consequence of having been born , and bred , and lived for ever , in a society of which wealth was the prime object of existence , and practically the test of excellence , [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel had imbibed not merely a contempt for money , but absolutely a hatred of it . The prosperity of [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel house]2655-her house depressed [her]476-mrs. neuchatel . [The stables]7407-the stables with [[their]7407-the stables fifty grooms]2657-their fifty grooms , and [the grounds]2658-the grounds with [[their]7407-the stables fifty gardeners]2659-their fifty gardeners , and the daily visit of [the head cook]2660-the head cook to pass the bill of fare , were incidents and circumstances that made [her]476-mrs. neuchatel melancholy . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel looked upon [the Stock Exchange]2631-the stock exchange coming down to dinner as [she]476-mrs. neuchatel would on an invasion of [the Visigoths]477-the visigoths , and endured the stiff observations or the cumbrous liveliness of [the merchants and bank directors]2662-the merchants and bank directors with gloomy grace . Something less material might be anticipated from [the members of Parliament]2663-the members of parliament . But whether [they]2663-the members of parliament thought it would please the genius of [the place]1335-the place , or whether [Adrian]471-adrian selected [[his]471-adrian friends]844-his friends from [those who sympathised with [his]471-adrian pursuits]2666-those who sympathised with his pursuits , [the members of Parliament]2663-the members of parliament seemed wonderfully to accord with the general tone of the conversation , or varied it only by indulging in technical talk of [their]2663-the members of parliament own . Sometimes [she]476-mrs. neuchatel would make a desperate effort to change the elements of [their]2668-their society ; something in this way : “ [I]476-mrs. neuchatel see [M. Arago]478-m. arago and [M. Mignet]479-m. mignet have arrived here , [Adrian]471-adrian . Do not [you]471-adrian think [we]2668-their ought to invite [them]2668-their [here]1520-here ? And then [you]471-adrian might ask [Mr. Macaulay]480-mr. macaulay to meet [them]2668-their . [You]471-adrian said [you]471-adrian wished to ask [Mr. Macaulay]480-mr. macaulay . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] In one respect the alliance between [Adrian]471-adrian and [[his]471-adrian wife]1261-his wife was not an unfortunate one . [A woman]6794-a woman , and [a woman of abilities , fastidious , and inclined to be querulous]2671-a woman of abilities , fastidious , and inclined to be querulous , might safely be counted on as , in general , ensuring for both parties in [their]2668-their union an unsatisfactory and unhappy life . But [Adrian]471-adrian , though kind , generous , and indulgent , was so absorbed by [his]471-adrian own great affairs , was [a man at the same time of so serene a temper and so supreme a will]2672-a man at the same time of so serene a temper and so supreme a will , that the over - refined fantasies of [[his]471-adrian wife]1261-his wife produced not the slightest effect on the course of [his]471-adrian life . [Adrian Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was what [very few people]2674-very few people are — master in [[his]471-adrian own house]2675-his own house . With a rich varnish of graciousness and favour , [he]471-adrian never swerved from [his]471-adrian purpose ; and , though willing to effect all things by smiles and sweet temper , [he]471-adrian had none of that morbid sensibility which allows [some men]7126-some men to fret over a phrase , to be tortured by a sigh , or to be subdued by a tear . There had been born of this marriage only [one child]2677-one child , [the greatest heiress in [England]7-england]2678-the greatest heiress in england . [She]2677-one child had been christened after [[her]2677-one child father]918-her father , [ADRIANA]481-adriana . [She]2677-one child was now about seventeen ; and , had [she]2677-one child not been endowed with the finest disposition and the sweetest temper in [the world]6658-the world , [she]2677-one child must have been spoiled , for both [[her]2677-one child parents]1295-her parents idolised [her]2677-one child . To see [her]2677-one child every day was for [Adrian]471-adrian a reward for all [his]471-adrian labours , and in the midst of [his]471-adrian greatest affairs [he]471-adrian would always snatch a moment to think how [he]471-adrian could contribute to [her]2677-one child pleasure or [her]2677-one child happiness . All that was rare and delightful and beautiful in [the world]6658-the world was at [her]2677-one child command . There was no limit to the gratification of [her]2677-one child wishes . But , alas ! [this favoured maiden]2683-this favoured maiden wished for nothing . [Her]2677-one child books interested [her]2677-one child , and a beautiful nature ; but [she]2677-one child liked to be alone , or with [[her]2677-one child mother]1374-her mother . [She]2677-one child was impressed with the horrible and humiliating conviction , that [she]2677-one child was courted and admired only for [her]2677-one child wealth . This advertisement met the eye of [Myra]466-myra at [Hurstley Rectory]118-hurstley rectory about a month after [[her]466-myra father]918-her father ’s death , and [she]466-myra resolved to answer it . [Her]466-myra reply pleased [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . [He]469-mr. neuchatel selected it out of hundreds , and placed [himself]469-mr. neuchatel in communication with [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock . The result was , that [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars was to pay a visit to [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels ; and if , on experience , [they]2686-we liked [each other]916-each other , the engagement was to take place . In the meantime [the good rector of [Hurstley]340-hurstley]2688-the good rector of hurstley arrived on the previous evening with [his]2688-the good rector of hurstley precious charge at [Hainault House]108-hainault house ; and was rewarded for [his]2688-the good rector of hurstley kind exertions , not only by the prospect of assisting [Myra]466-myra , but by some present experience of a splendid and unusual scene . “ What do [you]469-mr. neuchatel think of [her]466-myra , [mamma]7281-mamma ? ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana , with glistening eyes , as [she]481-adriana ran into [[Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel ’s dressing - room]2689-mrs. neuchatel ’s dressing - room for a moment before dinner . “ [I]481-adriana think [her]466-myra manners are perfect , ”[481-adriana] replied [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel ; “ and as there can be no doubt , after all [we]2686-we have heard , of [her]466-myra principles , [I]476-mrs. neuchatel think [we]2686-we are most fortunate . But what do [you]481-adriana think of [her]466-myra , [Adriana]481-adriana ? For , after all , that is the main question . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ [I]481-adriana think [she]466-myra is divine , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana ; “ but [I]481-adriana fear [she]466-myra has no heart . ”[481-adriana] “ And why ? Surely it is early to decide on such a matter as that ! ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ When [I]481-adriana took [her]466-myra to [[her]466-myra room]7285-her room , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana , “ [I]481-adriana suppose [I]481-adriana was nervous ; but [I]481-adriana burst into tears , and threw [my]481-adriana arms round [her]466-myra neck and embraced [her]466-myra , but [she]466-myra did not respond . [She]466-myra touched [my]481-adriana forehead with [her]466-myra lips , and withdrew from [my]481-adriana embrace . ”[481-adriana] “ [She]466-myra wished , perhaps , to teach [you]7415-you to control [your]7415-you emotions , ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . “ [You]7415-you have known [her]466-myra only an hour , and [you]7415-you could not have done more to [[your]7415-you own mother]7416-your own mother . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] It had been arranged that there should be [no visitors]2690-no visitors to - day ; only [a nephew]2604-a nephew and [a foreign consul - general]2692-a foreign consul - general , just to break the formality of the meeting . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel placed [Myra]466-myra next to [himself]469-mr. neuchatel at the round table , and treated [her]466-myra with marked consideration — cordial but courteous , and easy , with a certain degree of deference . [[His]469-mr. neuchatel wife]1261-his wife , who piqued [herself]1261-his wife on [her]1261-his wife perception of character , threw [her]1261-his wife brown velvet eyes on [[her]1261-his wife neighbour]2694-her neighbour , [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock , and cross - examined [him]2694-her neighbour in mystical whispers . [She]1261-his wife soon recognised [his]469-mr. neuchatel love of nature ; and this allowed [her]1261-his wife to dissert on the subject , at once sublime and inexhaustible , with copiousness worthy of the theme . When [she]1261-his wife found [he]469-mr. neuchatel was [an entomologist]2695-an entomologist , and that it was not so much mountains as insects which interested [him]469-mr. neuchatel , [she]1261-his wife shifted [her]1261-his wife ground , but treated it with equal felicity . Strange , but nature is never so powerful as in insect life . The white ant can destroy fleets and [cities]2696-cities , and the locusts erase [a province]2697-a province . And then , how beneficent [they]2698-their are ! [Man]483-man would find it difficult to rival [their]2698-their exploits : the bee , that gives [us]2699-our honey ; the worm , that gives [us]2699-our silk ; the cochineal , that supplies [our]2699-our manufactures with [their]2698-their most brilliant dye . [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock did not seem to know much about manufactures , but always recommended [[his]390-mr. penruddock cottagers]2700-his cottagers to keep bees . “ The lime - tree abounds in [[our]2699-our village]7417-our village , and there is nothing the bees love more than its blossoms . ”[390-mr. penruddock] This direct reference to [[his]390-mr. penruddock village]2701-his village led [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel to an inquiry as to the state of [the poor]2702-the poor about [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and [she]476-mrs. neuchatel made the inquiry in a tone of commiseration . “ Oh ! [we]2699-our do pretty well , ”[390-mr. penruddock] said [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock . “ But how can [a family]1860-a family live on ten or twelve shillings a week ? ”[390-mr. penruddock] murmured [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . “ There it is , ”[390-mr. penruddock] said [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock . “ [A family]1860-a family has more than that . With [a family]1860-a family the income proportionately increases . ”[390-mr. penruddock] [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel sighed . “ [I]476-mrs. neuchatel must say , ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] [she]476-mrs. neuchatel said , “ [I]476-mrs. neuchatel can not help feeling there is something wrong in [our]2699-our present arrangements . When [I]476-mrs. neuchatel sit down to dinner every day , with all these dishes , and remember that there are [millions who never taste meat]7421-millions who never taste meat , [I]476-mrs. neuchatel can not resist the conviction that it would be better if there were some equal division , and all should have , if not much , at least something . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ Nonsense , [Emily]484-emily ! ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , who had an organ like Fine - ear , and could catch , when necessary , [[his]469-mr. neuchatel wife]1261-his wife ’s most mystical revelations . “ [[My]469-mr. neuchatel wife]7422-my wife , [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock , is [a regular Communist]7423-a regular communist . [I]469-mr. neuchatel hope [you]484-emily are not , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [he]469-mr. neuchatel added , with a smile , turning to [Myra]466-myra . “ [I]466-myra think life would be very insipid , ”[466-myra] replied [Myra]466-myra , “ if all [our]7424-our lots were the same . ”[466-myra] When [the ladies]930-the ladies withdrew , [Adriana]481-adriana and [Myra]466-myra walked out together hand - in - hand . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel rose and sate next to [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock , and began to talk politics . [[His]469-mr. neuchatel reverend guest]2705-his reverend guest could not conceal [his]469-mr. neuchatel alarm about the position of [the Church]6648-the church and spoke of [Lord John Russell]419-lord john russell ’s appropriation clause with well - bred horror . “ Well , [I]469-mr. neuchatel do not think there is much to be afraid of , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “ This is a liberal age , and [you]484-emily can not go against it . [The people]1019-the people must be educated , and where are the funds to come from ? [We]7424-our must all do something , and [the Church]6648-the church must contribute [its]6648-the church share . [You]484-emily know [I]469-mr. neuchatel am [a Liberal]6828-a liberal , but [I]469-mr. neuchatel am not for any rash courses . [I]469-mr. neuchatel am not at all sorry that [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel gained so much at the last general election . [I]469-mr. neuchatel like parties to be balanced . [I]469-mr. neuchatel am quite content with affairs . [[My]469-mr. neuchatel friends]6710-my friends , [the Liberals]2605-the liberals , are in office , and , being [there]890-there , [they]2605-the liberals can do very little . That is the state of things , is it not , [Melchior]472-melchior ? ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [he]469-mr. neuchatel added , with a smile to [[his]469-mr. neuchatel nephew]2707-his nephew , who was an M.P. “ A balanced state of parties , and [the house of [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]7431-the house of neuchatel with three votes — that will do . [We]7432-we [poor City men]7433-poor city men get a little attention paid to [us]7432-we now , but before the dissolution three votes went for nothing . Now , shall [we]7432-we go and ask [[my]469-mr. neuchatel daughter]7333-my daughter to give [us]7432-we a song ? ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel accompanied [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel daughter]1609-her daughter on the piano , and after a time not merely on the instrument . The organ of both was fine and richly cultivated . It was choice chamber music . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel seated [himself]469-mr. neuchatel by [Myra]466-myra . [His]469-mr. neuchatel tone was more than kind , and [his]469-mr. neuchatel manner gentle . “ It is a little awkward the first day , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [he]469-mr. neuchatel said , “ among [strangers]1330-strangers , but that will wear off . [You]7436-you must bring [your]7436-you mind to feel that this is [[your]7436-you home]7437-your home , and [we]7432-we shall all of [us]7432-we do everything in [our]7432-we power to convince [you]7436-you of it . [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock mentioned to [me]469-mr. neuchatel [your]7436-you wish , under present circumstances , to enter as little as possible into society , and this is [a very social house]7438-a very social house . [Your]7436-you feeling is natural , and [you]7436-you will be in this matter entirely [[your]7436-you own mistress]7439-your own mistress . [We]7432-we shall always be glad to see [you]7436-you , but if [you]7436-you are not present [we]7432-we shall know and respect the cause . For [my]469-mr. neuchatel own part , [I]469-mr. neuchatel am one of those who would rather cherish affection than indulge grief , but [every one]1385-every one must follow [their]1385-every one mood . [I]469-mr. neuchatel hear [you]7436-you have [a brother]857-a brother , to whom [you]7436-you are much attached ; [a twin]7442-a twin , too , and [they]1385-every one tell [me]469-mr. neuchatel strongly resembling [you]7436-you . [He]857-a brother is in [a public office]7443-a public office , [I]469-mr. neuchatel believe ? Now , understand this ; [[your]7436-you brother]7296-your brother can come here whenever [he]857-a brother likes , without any further invitation . Ask [him]857-a brother whenever [you]7436-you please . [We]2709-the neuchatel family shall always be glad to see [him]857-a brother . No sort of notice is necessary . This is not [a very small house]7445-a very small house , and [we]2709-the neuchatel family can always manage to find a bed and a cutlet for [a friend]706-a friend . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] Nothing could be more successful than the connection formed between [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family and [Myra Ferrars]485-myra . [Both parties to the compact]2710-both parties to the compact were alike satisfied . [Myra]485-myra had “ got out of that hole ”[469-mr. neuchatel] which [she]485-myra always hated ; and though the new life [she]485-myra had entered was not exactly the one [she]485-myra had mused over , and which was founded on the tradition of [her]485-myra early experience , it was a life of energy and excitement , of splendour and power , with a total absence of petty vexations and miseries , affording neither time nor cause for the wearing chagrin of a monotonous and mediocre existence . But the crowning joy of [her]485-myra emancipation was the prospect it offered of frequent enjoyment of the society of [[her]485-myra brother]919-her brother . With regard to [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels , [they]468-the neuchatels found in [Myra]485-myra everything [they]468-the neuchatels could desire . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was delighted with [a companion who was not [the daughter of [a banker]2714-a banker]2713-the daughter of a banker , and whose schooled intellect not only comprehended all [her]476-mrs. neuchatel doctrines , however abstruse or fanciful , but who did not hesitate , if necessary , to controvert or even confute [them]2715-them . As for [Adriana]481-adriana , [she]481-adriana literally idolised [a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence]2716-a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence were calculated to exercise a strong but salutary influence over [her]481-adriana timid and sensitive nature]2712-a companion who was not the daughter of a banker , and whose schooled intellect not only comprehended all her doctrines , however abstruse or fanciful , but who did not hesitate , if necessary , to controvert or even confute them . as for adriana , she literally idolised a friend whose proud spirit and clear intelligence were calculated to exercise a strong but salutary influence over her timid and sensitive nature . As for [the great banker [himself]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed , who really had that faculty of reading character which [[his]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed wife]1261-his wife flattered [herself]1261-his wife [she]1261-his wife possessed]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed , [he]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed had made up [his]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed mind about [Myra]485-myra from the first , both from [her]485-myra correspondence and [her]485-myra conversation . “ [She]485-myra has more common sense than [any woman]7447-any woman [I]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed ever knew , and more , ”[2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed] [he]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed would add , “ than [most men]7448-most men . If [she]485-myra were not so handsome , [people]6681-people would find it out ; but [they]6681-people can not understand that so beautiful [a woman]6794-a woman can have a headpiece , that , [I]2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed really believe , could manage the affairs in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street . ”[2717-the great banker himself , who really had that faculty of reading character which his wife flattered herself she possessed] In the meantime life at [Hainault]111-hainault resumed its usual course ; streams of [guests]2719-guests , of all parties , colours , and classes , and even [nations]2720-nations . Sometimes [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel would say , “ [I]469-mr. neuchatel really must have a quiet day that [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars may dine with [us]7451-us , and [she]482-miss ferrars shall ask [[her]482-miss ferrars brother]919-her brother . How glad [I]469-mr. neuchatel shall be when [she]482-miss ferrars goes into half - mourning ! [I]469-mr. neuchatel scarcely catch a glimpse of [her]482-miss ferrars . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] And all this time [[his]469-mr. neuchatel wife]1261-his wife and [daughter]2722-daughter did nothing but quote [her]1261-his wife , which was still more irritating , for , as [he]469-mr. neuchatel would say , half - grumbling and half - smiling , “ If it had not been for [me]469-mr. neuchatel [she]482-miss ferrars would not have been [here]1520-here . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] At first [Adriana]481-adriana would not dine at table without [Myra]485-myra , and insisted on sharing [her]485-myra imprisonment . “ It does not look like [a cell]7454-a cell , ”[485-myra] said [Myra]485-myra , surveying , not without complacency , [[her]485-myra beautiful little chamber]2723-her beautiful little chamber , beautifully lit , with [its]2723-her beautiful little chamber silken hangings and carved ceiling and bright with books and pictures ; “ besides , there is no reason why [you]485-myra should be [a prisoner]7455-a prisoner . [You]485-myra have not lost [a father]7134-a father , and [I]485-myra hope never will . ”[485-myra] “ Amen ! ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana ; “ that would indeed be the unhappiest day of [my]481-adriana life . ”[481-adriana] “ [You]485-myra can not be in society too much in the latter part of the day , ”[485-myra] said [Myra]485-myra . “ The mornings should be sacred to [ourselves]7457-ourselves , but for the rest of the hours [people]6681-people are to see and to be seen , and , ”[485-myra] [she]485-myra added , “ to like and be liked . ”[485-myra] [Adriana]481-adriana shook [her]481-adriana head ; “ [I]481-adriana do not wish [any one]1685-any one to like [me]481-adriana but [you]485-myra . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]485-myra am sure [I]485-myra shall always like [you]485-myra , and love [you]485-myra , ”[485-myra] said [Myra]485-myra , “ but [I]485-myra am equally sure that [a great many other people]7460-a great many other people will do the same . ”[485-myra] “ It will not be [myself]481-adriana that [they]6681-people like or love , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana with a sigh . “ Now , spare [me]481-adriana that vein , [dear [Adriana]481-adriana]7461-dear adriana ; [you]7461-dear adriana know [I]481-adriana do not like it . It is not agreeable , and [I]481-adriana do not think it is true . [I]481-adriana believe that [women]900-women are loved much more for [themselves]900-women than is supposed . Besides , [a woman]6794-a woman should be content if [she]6794-a woman is loved ; that is the point ; and [she]6794-a woman is not to inquire how far the accidents of life have contributed to the result . Why should [you]485-myra not be loved for [yourself]485-myra ? [You]485-myra have an interesting appearance . [I]481-adriana think [you]485-myra very pretty . [You]485-myra have choice accomplishments and agreeable conversation and the sweetest temper in [the world]6658-the world . [You]485-myra want a little self - conceit , [[my]481-adriana dear]6649-my dear . If [I]481-adriana were [you]485-myra and admired , [I]481-adriana should never think of [my]481-adriana fortune . ”[481-adriana] “ If [you]485-myra were [the greatest heiress in [the world]6658-the world]7466-the greatest heiress in the world , [Myra]485-myra , and were married , [nobody]2478-nobody would suppose for a moment that it was for [your]485-myra fortune . ”[481-adriana] “ Go down to dinner and smile upon [everybody]6694-everybody , and tell [me]481-adriana about [your]485-myra conquests to - morrow . And say to [[your]485-myra dear papa]7470-your dear papa , that as [he]7470-your dear papa is so kind as to wish to see [me]481-adriana , [I]481-adriana will join [them]2727-them after dinner . ”[481-adriana] And so , for the first two months , [she]2724-she occasionally appeared in the evening , especially when there was no formal party . [Endymion]425-endymion came and visited [her]2724-she every Sunday , but [he]425-endymion was also [a social recluse]2725-a social recluse , and though [he]425-endymion had been presented to [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel and [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel daughter]1609-her daughter , and been most cordially received by [them]2727-them , it was some considerable time before [he]425-endymion made the acquaintance of [the great banker]2728-the great banker . About [September Myra]486-september myra may be said to have formally joined the circle at [Hainault]111-hainault . Three months had elapsed since the terrible event , and [she]2724-she felt , irrespective of other considerations , [her]2724-she position hardly justified [her]2724-she , notwithstanding all the indulgent kindness of [the family]891-the family , in continuing a course of life which [she]2724-she was conscious to [them]891-the family was sometimes an inconvenience and always a disappointment . It was impossible to deny that [she]2724-she was interested and amused by the world which [she]2724-she now witnessed — so energetic , so restless , so various ; so full of urgent and pressing life ; never thinking of the past and quite heedless of the future , but worshipping an almighty present that sometimes seemed to roll on like the car of [Juggernaut]487-juggernaut . [She]2724-she was much diverted by [the gentlemen of [the Stock Exchange]2631-the stock exchange]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange , so acute , so audacious , and differing so much from [the merchants]2732-the merchants in the style even of [their]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange dress , and in the ease , perhaps the too great facility , of [their]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange bearing . [They]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange called [each other]916-each other by [their]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange Christian names , and there were allusions to practical jokes which intimated a life something between [a public school]6788-a public school and [a garrison]2735-a garrison . On more solemn days there were [diplomatists]2736-diplomatists and [men in political office]2737-men in political office ; sometimes [great musical artists]2738-great musical artists , and occasionally [a French actor]2739-a french actor . But the dinners were always the same ; dishes worthy of the great days of the Bourbons , and wines of rarity and price , which could not ruin [Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , for in many instances [the vineyards]2740-the vineyards belonged to [himself]476-mrs. neuchatel . One morning at breakfast , when [he]2741-he rarely encountered [them]2730-the gentlemen of the stock exchange , but it was a holiday in [the City]6868-the city , [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel said , “ There are [a few gentlemen]7471-a few gentlemen coming to dine here to - day whom [you]7472-you know , with one exception . [He]7473-he is [a young man]6833-a young man , [a very nice young fellow]7475-a very nice young fellow . [I]469-mr. neuchatel have seen a good deal of [him]7473-he of late on business in [the City]6868-the city , and have taken a fancy to [him]7473-he . [He]7473-he is [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner , but [he]7473-he was partly educated in [this country]6657-this country and speaks English as well as any of [us]7479-us . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ Then [I]476-mrs. neuchatel suppose [he]7473-he is not [a Frenchman]7480-a frenchman , ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , “ for [they]7481-they never speak English . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ [I]469-mr. neuchatel shall not say what [he]7473-he is . [You]7472-you must all find out ; [I]469-mr. neuchatel dare say [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars will discover [him]7473-he ; but , remember , [you]7472-you must all of [you]7472-you pay [him]7473-he great attention , for [he]7473-he is not [a common person]7482-a common person , [I]469-mr. neuchatel can assure [you]7472-you . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ [You]2743-you are mysterious , [Adrian]471-adrian , ”[1261-his wife] said [[his]2743-you wife]1261-his wife , “ and quite pique [our]7472-you curiosity . ”[1261-his wife] “ Well , [I]2745-the banker wish [somebody]7483-somebody would pique [mine]2745-the banker , ”[2745-the banker] said [the banker]2745-the banker . “ These holidays in [the City]6868-the city are terrible things . [I]2745-the banker think [I]2745-the banker will go after breakfast and look at [the new house]7485-the new house , and [I]2745-the banker dare say [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars will be kind enough to be [[my]2745-the banker companion]7486-my companion . ”[2745-the banker] [Several of [the visitors]2747-the visitors , fortunately for [the banker whose time hung rather heavily on [his]2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands hands]2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands]2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands , arrived an hour or so before dinner , that [they]2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands might air [themselves]2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands in [the famous gardens]2749-the famous gardens and see some of the new plants . But [the guest whom [he]2748-the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands most wished to greet]2750-the guest whom he most wished to greet , and whom [the ladies were most curious to welcome]2751-the ladies were most curious to welcome , did not arrive . [They]2746-several of the visitors , fortunately for the banker whose time hung rather heavily on his hands had all entered [the house]929-the house and the critical moment was at hand , when , just as dinner was about to be announced , [the servants]1359-the servants ushered in [a young man of distinguished appearance]2754-a young man of distinguished appearance , and [the banker]2745-the banker exclaimed , “ [You]2756-you have arrived just in time to take [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel in to dinner , ”[2745-the banker] and [he]2745-the banker presented to [her]2756-you — [COLONEL ALBERT]466-myra . [The ladies]930-the ladies were much interested by [Colonel Albert]466-myra . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel exercised on [him]2754-a young man of distinguished appearance all the unrivalled arts by which [she]476-mrs. neuchatel so unmistakably discovered character . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel threw on [him]2754-a young man of distinguished appearance [her]476-mrs. neuchatel brown velvet eyes with a subdued yet piercing beam , which would penetrate [his]2754-a young man of distinguished appearance most secret and even undeveloped intelligence . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel asked questions in a hushed mystical voice , and as [the colonel]2462-the colonel was rather silent and somewhat short in [his]2462-the colonel replies , though ever expressed in a voice of sensibility and with refined deference of manner , [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel opened [her]476-mrs. neuchatel own peculiar views on a variety of subjects of august interest , such as education , high art , the influence of [women]900-women in society , the formation of character , and the distribution of wealth , on all of which [this highly gifted lady]2760-this highly gifted lady was always in the habit of informing [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel audience]2761-her audience , by way of accompaniment , that [she]476-mrs. neuchatel was conscious that the views [she]476-mrs. neuchatel entertained were peculiar . The views of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel were peculiar , and therefore not always , or even easily , comprehended . That indeed [she]476-mrs. neuchatel felt was rather [her]476-mrs. neuchatel fate in life , but a superior intelligence like [hers]476-mrs. neuchatel has a degree of sublimated self - respect which defies destiny . When [she]476-mrs. neuchatel was alone with [the ladies]930-the ladies , the bulletin of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was not so copious as had been expected . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel announced that [Colonel Albert]466-myra was sentimental , and [she]476-mrs. neuchatel suspected [a poet]2763-a poet . But for the rest [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had discovered nothing , not even [his]2763-a poet nationality . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel had tried [him]2763-a poet both in French and German , but [he]2763-a poet persisted in talking English , although [he]2763-a poet spoke of [himself]2763-a poet as [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner . After dinner [he]2763-a poet conversed chiefly with [the men]2765-the men , particularly with [the Governor of [the Bank]2767-the bank]2766-the governor of the bank , who seemed to interest [him]2763-a poet much , and [a director of one of [the dock companies]2769-the dock companies]2768-a director of one of the dock companies , who offered to show [him]2763-a poet over [their]2770-their establishment , an offer which [Colonel Albert]466-myra eagerly accepted . Then , as if [he]2763-a poet remembered that homage was due at such a moment to the fairer sex , [he]2763-a poet went and seated [himself]2763-a poet by [Adriana]481-adriana , and was playful and agreeable , though when [she]481-adriana was cross - examined afterwards by [[her]481-adriana friends]2771-her friends as to the character of [his]2763-a poet conversation , [she]481-adriana really could not recall anything particular except that [he]2763-a poet was fond of horses , and said that [he]2763-a poet should like very much to take a ride with [her]481-adriana . Just before [he]2763-a poet took [his]2763-a poet departure , [Colonel Albert]466-myra addressed [Myra]466-myra , and in a rather strange manner . [He]2763-a poet said , “ [I]2763-a poet have been puzzling [myself]2763-a poet all dinner , but [I]2763-a poet can not help feeling that [we]7487-we have met before . ”[2763-a poet] [Myra]466-myra shook [her]466-myra head and said , “ [I]466-myra think that is impossible . ”[466-myra] “ Well , ”[2462-the colonel] said [the colonel]2462-the colonel with a look a little perplexed and not altogether satisfied , “ [I]2763-a poet suppose then it was a dream . May dreams so delightful , ”[2763-a poet] and [he]2763-a poet bowed , “ never be wanting ! ”[2763-a poet] “ So [you]481-adriana think [he]2763-a poet is [a poet]2763-a poet , [Emily]484-emily , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel when [they]2773-they had all gone . “ [We]7487-we have got a good many of [his]2763-a poet papers in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street , but [I]469-mr. neuchatel have not met with any verses in them yet . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] The visit of [Colonel Albert]466-myra was soon repeated , and [he]2763-a poet became [a rather frequent guest at [Hainault]111-hainault]2774-a rather frequent guest at hainault . It was evident that [he]2763-a poet was a favourite with [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “ [He]2763-a poet knows [very few people]2674-very few people , ”[2763-a poet] [he]2763-a poet would say , “ and [I]2763-a poet wish [him]2763-a poet to make [some friends]7490-some friends . [Poor young fellow]7491-poor young fellow : [he]2763-a poet has had rather a hard life of it , and seen some service for [such a youth]7492-such a youth . [He]2763-a poet is [a perfect gentleman]7493-a perfect gentleman , and if [he]2763-a poet be [a poet]2763-a poet , [Emily]484-emily , that is all in [your]484-emily way . [You]484-emily like [literary people]7495-literary people , and are always begging that [I]2763-a poet should ask [them]7495-literary people . Well , next Saturday [you]484-emily will have a sort of a lion — one of [the principal writers in ‘ [Scaramouch]439-scaramouch]7496-the principal writers in ‘ scaramouch . ’ [He]2763-a poet is going to [Paris]43-paris as [the foreign correspondent of the ‘ Chuck - Farthing]7497-the foreign correspondent of the ‘ chuck - farthing , ’ with a thousand a year , and [one of [[my]2763-a poet friends]6710-my friends in [the Stock Exchange]2631-the stock exchange , who is [[his]2763-a poet great ally]7501-his great ally]7498-one of my friends in the stock exchange , who is his great ally , asked [me]2763-a poet to give [him]2763-a poet some letters . So [he]2763-a poet came to [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street — [they]7502-they all come to [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street — and [I]2763-a poet asked [him]2763-a poet to dine here on Saturday . By the by , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , ask [[your]482-miss ferrars brother]7296-your brother to come on the same day and stay with [us]7504-us till Monday . [I]2763-a poet will take [him]2763-a poet up to [town]6995-town with [me]2763-a poet quite in time for [[his]2763-a poet office]6810-his office . ”[2763-a poet] This was the first time that [Endymion]425-endymion had remained at [Hainault]111-hainault . [He]425-endymion looked forward to the visit with anticipation of great pleasure . [Hainault]111-hainault , and [all the people there]2775-all the people there , and everything about it , delighted [him]425-endymion , and most of all the happiness of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister and the consideration , and generosity , and delicate affection with which [she]1096-his sister was treated . One morning , to [his]425-endymion astonishment , [Myra]466-myra had insisted upon [his]425-endymion accepting from [her]466-myra no inconsiderable sum of money . “ It is no part of [my]466-myra salary , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra said , when [he]425-endymion talked of [her]466-myra necessities . “ [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel said [he]469-mr. neuchatel gave it to [me]466-myra for outfit and to buy gloves . But being in mourning [I]466-myra want to buy nothing , and [you]7507-you , [dear darling]6910-dear darling , must have many wants . Besides , [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel has made [me]466-myra so many presents that [I]466-myra really do not think that [I]466-myra shall ever want to buy anything again . ”[466-myra] It was rather a grand party at [Hainault]111-hainault , such as [Endymion]425-endymion had little experience of . There was [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister and [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife , not only [an ambassador]733-an ambassador , but [an ambassadress who had been asked to meet [them]2781-them]2780-an ambassadress who had been asked to meet them , [a nephew [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]2782-a nephew neuchatel , [the M.P.]2783-the m.p. with [a pretty young wife]2784-a pretty young wife , and [several apparently single gentlemen of note and position]2785-several apparently single gentlemen of note and position . [Endymion]425-endymion was nervous when [he]425-endymion entered , and more so because [Myra]466-myra was not in [the room]943-the room . But [his]425-endymion trepidation was absorbed in [his]425-endymion amazement when in the distance [he]425-endymion observed [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , with a very stiff white cravat , and [his]428-st. barbe hair brushed into unnatural order , and [his]428-st. barbe whole demeanour forming a singular contrast to the rollicking cynicisms of [Joe]430-joe ’s and [the office]1917-the office . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel presented [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe to [the lady of [the mansion]1463-the mansion]2788-the lady of the mansion . “ [Here]1520-here is one of [our]7510-our greatest wits , ”[2745-the banker] said [the banker]2745-the banker , “ and [he]428-st. barbe is going to [Paris]43-paris , which is [the capital of wits]7511-the capital of wits . ”[2745-the banker] The critical moment prevented prolonged conversation , but [the lady of the mansion]2788-the lady of the mansion did contrive to convey to [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe [her]2788-the lady of the mansion admiring familiarity with some of [his]428-st. barbe effusions , and threw out a phrase which proved how finely [she]2788-the lady of the mansion could distinguish between wit and humour . [Endymion]425-endymion at dinner sate between two M.P.‘s , whom [his]425-endymion experience at [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons allowed [him]425-endymion to recognise . As [he]425-endymion was [a young man whom neither of [them]2794-them knew]2793-a young man whom neither of them knew , [neither of [them]2794-them]2317-neither of them addressed [him]425-endymion , but with delicate breeding carried on an active conversation across [him]425-endymion , as if in fact [he]425-endymion were not present . As [Endymion]425-endymion had very little vanity , this did not at all annoy [him]425-endymion . On the contrary , [he]425-endymion was amused , for [they]2794-them spoke of matters with which [he]425-endymion was not unacquainted , though [he]425-endymion looked as if [he]425-endymion knew or heard nothing . [Their]2794-them conversation was what is called “ [shop]7512-shop : ”[2794-them] all about [the House]929-the house and [office]6714-office ; criticisms on [speakers]2798-speakers , speculations as to preferment , what Government would do about this , and how well [Government]2799-government got out of that . [Endymion]425-endymion was amused by seeing [Myra]466-myra , who was remote from [him]425-endymion , sitting by [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , who , warmed by the banquet , was evidently holding forth without the slightest conception that [[his]428-st. barbe neighbour whom [he]428-st. barbe addressed]2800-his neighbour whom he addressed had long become familiar with [his]428-st. barbe characteristics . After dinner [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe pounced upon [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Only think of [our]2794-them meeting here ! ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe said . “ [I]428-st. barbe wonder why [they]2794-them asked [you]425-endymion . [You]425-endymion are not going to [Paris]43-paris , and [you]425-endymion are [not a wit]7513-not a wit . What [a family]1860-a family this is ! ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe said ; “ [I]428-st. barbe had no idea of wealth before ! Did [you]425-endymion observe the silver plate ? [I]428-st. barbe could not hold mine with one hand , it was so heavy . [I]428-st. barbe do not suppose there are such plates in [the world]6658-the world . It gives [one]6769-one an idea of the galleons and [Anson]488-anson ’s plunder . But [they]2794-them deserve [their]2794-them wealth , ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe added , “ [nobody]2478-nobody grudges it to [them]2794-them . [I]428-st. barbe declare when [I]428-st. barbe was eating that truffle , [I]428-st. barbe felt a glow about [my]428-st. barbe heart that , if it were not indigestion , [I]428-st. barbe think must have been gratitude ; though that is an article [I]428-st. barbe had not believed in . [He]428-st. barbe is [a wonderful man]7518-a wonderful man , that Neuchatel . If [I]428-st. barbe had only known [him]428-st. barbe a year ago ! [I]428-st. barbe would have dedicated [my]428-st. barbe novel to [him]428-st. barbe . [He]428-st. barbe is a sort of man who would have given [you]7519-you a cheque immediately . [He]428-st. barbe would not have read it , to be sure , but what of that ? If [you]7519-you had dedicated it to [a lord]7520-a lord , the most [he]428-st. barbe would have done would have been to ask [you]7519-you to dinner , and then perhaps cut up [your]7519-you work in one of the Quality reviews , and taken money for doing it out of [our]7521-we pockets ! Oh ! it ’s too horrid ! There are [some topsawyers here]7522-some topsawyers here to - day , [Ferrars]425-endymion ! It would make [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks ’ mouth water to be [here]1520-here . [We]7521-we should have had it in the papers , and [he]429-seymour hicks would have left [us]7521-we out of the list , and called [us]7521-we , etc . Now [I]428-st. barbe dare say that [ambassador]7524-ambassador has been blundering all [his]7524-ambassador life , and yet there is something in that star and ribbon ; [I]428-st. barbe do not know how [you]7519-you feel , but [I]428-st. barbe could almost go down on [my]428-st. barbe knees to [him]7524-ambassador . And there is [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister ; well , [we]7521-we know what [he]1067-a cabinet minister is ; [I]428-st. barbe have been squibbing [him]1067-a cabinet minister for these two years , and now that [I]428-st. barbe meet [him]1067-a cabinet minister [I]428-st. barbe feel like [a snob]7526-a snob . Oh ! there is an immense deal of superstition left in [the world]6658-the world . [I]428-st. barbe am glad [they]7528-they are going to [the ladies]930-the ladies . [I]428-st. barbe am to be honoured by some conversation with [the mistress of [the house]929-the house]7530-the mistress of the house . [She]7530-the mistress of the house seems [a first - rate woman]7532-a first - rate woman , familiar with the glorious pages of a certain classic work , and [my]428-st. barbe humble effusions . [She]7530-the mistress of the house praised one [she]7530-the mistress of the house thought [I]428-st. barbe wrote , but between [ourselves]7533-ourselves it was written by [that fellow [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , who imitates [me]428-st. barbe]7534-that fellow seymour hicks , who imitates me ; but [I]428-st. barbe would not put [her]7530-the mistress of the house right , as dinner might have been announced every moment . But [she]7530-the mistress of the house is [a great woman]7202-a great woman , [sir,—wonderful eyes]7536-sir,—wonderful eyes ! [They]7528-they are [all great women]7537-all great women [here]1520-here . [I]428-st. barbe sat next to one of [the daughters]7539-the daughters , or [daughters - in - law]7540-daughters - in - law , or [nieces]7541-nieces , [I]428-st. barbe suppose . By Jove ! it was tierce and quart . If [you]7542-you had been [there]890-there , [you]7542-you would have been run through in a moment . [I]428-st. barbe had to show [my]428-st. barbe art . Now [they]7528-they are rising . [I]428-st. barbe should not be surprised if [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel were to present [me]428-st. barbe to [some of [the grandees]7545-the grandees]7544-some of the grandees . [I]428-st. barbe believe [them]7544-some of the grandees to be [all impostors]7546-all impostors , but still it is pleasant to talk to [a man with a star]7547-a man with a star . “[428-st. barbe] ‘ [Ye]2801-ye stars , which are the poetry of heaven , ’ “ [Byron]454-lord byron wrote ; a silly line ; [he]454-lord byron should have written , “[2801-ye] ‘ [Ye]2801-ye stars , which are the poetry of dress . ’ ” [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was not disappointed in [his]428-st. barbe hopes . It was an evening of glorious success for [him]428-st. barbe . [He]428-st. barbe had even the honour of sitting for a time by the side of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , and being full of good claret , [he]428-st. barbe , as [he]428-st. barbe phrased it , showed [his]428-st. barbe paces ; that is to say , delivered [himself]428-st. barbe of some sarcastic paradoxes duly blended with fulsome flattery . Later in the evening , [he]428-st. barbe contrived to be presented both to [the ambassador]742-the ambassador and [the cabinet minister]7549-the cabinet minister , and treated [them]7544-some of the grandees as if [they]7544-some of the grandees were [demigods]7550-demigods ; listened to [them]7544-some of the grandees as if with an admiration which [he]428-st. barbe vainly endeavoured to repress ; never spoke except to enforce and illustrate the views which [they]7544-some of the grandees had condescended to intimate ; successfully conveyed to [[his]428-st. barbe excellency]7551-his excellency that [he]428-st. barbe was conversing with [an enthusiast for [his]428-st. barbe exalted profession]7552-an enthusiast for his exalted profession ; and to [the minister]775-the minister that [he]428-st. barbe had met [an ardent sympathiser with [his]428-st. barbe noble career]7554-an ardent sympathiser with his noble career . [The ambassador]742-the ambassador was not dissatisfied with the impression [he]428-st. barbe had made on one of [the foreign correspondents of the “[2801-ye] Chuck - Farthing]7556-the foreign correspondents of the “ chuck - farthing , ” and [the minister]775-the minister flattered [himself]775-the minister that both the literary and the graphic representations of [himself]775-the minister in “[2801-ye] Scaramouch ” might possibly for the future be mitigated . “[0-i] [I]0-i have done business to - night , ” said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe to [Endymion]425-endymion , towards the close of the evening . “[0-i] [You]2802-you did not know [I]0-i had left [the old shop]2803-the old shop ? [I]0-i kept it close . [I]0-i could stand it no longer . [One]6769-one has energies , [sir]6912-sir , though not recognised — at least not recognised much , ” [he]0-i added thoughtfully . “[6769-one] But who knows what may happen ? The age of mediocrity is not eternal . [You]2802-you see this thing offered , and [I]0-i saw an opening . It has come already . [You]2802-you saw [the big - wigs]6916-the big - wigs all talking to [me]0-i ? [I]0-i shall go to [Paris]43-paris now with some eclat . [I]0-i shall invent a new profession ; [the literary diplomatist]2807-the literary diplomatist . [The bore]2808-the bore is , [I]0-i know nothing about foreign politics . [My]0-i line has been the other way . Never mind ; [I]0-i will read the ‘ Debats ’ and the ‘ Revue des Deux Mondes , ’ and make out something . Foreign affairs are all the future , and [my]0-i views may be as right as [anybody else]2809-anybody else ’s ; probably more correct , not so conventional . What [a fool]2810-a fool [I]0-i was , [Ferrars]425-endymion ! [I]0-i was asked to remain [here]1520-here to - night and refused ! The truth is , [I]0-i could not stand [those powdered gentlemen]2812-those powdered gentlemen , and [I]0-i should have been under [their]2812-those powdered gentlemen care . [They]2812-those powdered gentlemen seem so haughty and supercilious . And yet [I]0-i was wrong . [I]0-i spoke to [one of [them]2812-those powdered gentlemen]932-one of them very rudely just now , when [he]932-one of them was handing coffee , to show [I]0-i was not afraid , and [he]932-one of them answered [me]0-i like a seraph . [I]0-i felt remorse . ” “[932-one of them] Well , [I]0-i have made the acquaintance of [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , ” said [Myra]466-myra to [Endymion]425-endymion . “[932-one of them] Strange as [he]932-one of them is , [he]932-one of them seemed quite familiar to [me]0-i , and [he]932-one of them was so full of [himself]932-one of them that [he]932-one of them never found [me]0-i out . [I]0-i hope some day to know [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare . Those [I]0-i look upon as [[your]2814-your chief friends]2815-your chief friends . ” On the following afternoon , [Adriana]481-adriana , [Myra]466-myra , and [Endymion]425-endymion took a long walk together in [the forest]7409-the forest . [The green glades in [the autumnal woods]7560-the autumnal woods]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods were inviting , and sometimes [they]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods stood before the vast form of some doddered oak . The air was fresh and the sun was bright . [Adriana]481-adriana was always gay and happy in the company of [[her]481-adriana adored]7561-her adored [Myra]466-myra , and [her]481-adriana happiness and [her]481-adriana gaiety were not diminished by the presence of [[Myra]466-myra ’s brother]7562-myra ’s brother . So it was a lively and pleasant walk . At the end of [a long glade]7563-a long glade [they]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods observed [a horseman]7564-a horseman followed by [a groom]6908-a groom approaching [them]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods . [Endymion]425-endymion was some little way behind , gathering wild flowers for [Adriana]481-adriana . Cantering along , [the cavalier]7566-the cavalier soon reached [them]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods , and then [he]425-endymion suddenly pulled up [his]425-endymion horse . It was [Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[0-i] [You]2816-we are walking , [ladies]2817-ladies ? Permit [me]0-i to join [you]2816-we , ” and [he]0-i was by [their]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods side . “[0-i] [I]0-i delight in [forests]2818-forests and in green alleys , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[0-i] [Two wandering nymphs]2819-two wandering nymphs make the scene perfect . ” “[2819-two wandering nymphs] [We]2816-we are not alone , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana , “[2819-two wandering nymphs] but [[our]2816-we guardian]2820-our guardian is picking some wild flowers for [us]2816-we , which [we]2816-we fancied . [I]0-i think it is time to return . [You]2816-we are going to [Hainault]111-hainault , [I]0-i believe , [Colonel Albert]466-myra , so [we]2816-we can all walk [home]726-home together . ” So [they]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods turned , and [Endymion]425-endymion with [his]425-endymion graceful offering in a moment met [them]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods . Full of [his]425-endymion successful quest , [he]425-endymion offered with eager triumph the flowers to [Adriana]481-adriana , without casting a glance at [[her]481-adriana new companion]7567-her new companion . “[466-myra] Beautiful ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]481-adriana , and [she]481-adriana stopped to admire and arrange [them]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods . “[466-myra] See , [dear Myra]466-myra , is not this lovely ? How superior to anything in [[our]2816-we glass - houses]2822-our glass - houses ! ” [Myra]466-myra took the flower and examined it . [Colonel Albert]466-myra , who was silent , was watching all this time [Endymion]425-endymion with intentness , who now looked up and encountered the gaze of [the new comer]7568-the new comer . [Their]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods eyes met , [their]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods countenances were agitated , [they]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods seemed perplexed , and then it seemed that at the same time [both]1664-both extended [their]7559-the green glades in the autumnal woods hands . “[466-myra] It is a long time since [we]2816-we met , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra , and [he]0-i retained the hand of [Endymion]425-endymion with affection . But [Endymion]425-endymion , who was apparently much moved , said nothing , or rather only murmured an echo to the remarks of [[his]425-endymion new friend]7570-his new friend . And then [they]2816-we all walked on , but [Myra]466-myra fell a little back and made a signal to [Endymion]425-endymion to join [her]466-myra . “[466-myra] [You]2823-you never told [me]0-i , [darling]7074-darling , that [you]2823-you knew [Colonel Albert]466-myra . ” “[466-myra] [Colonel Albert]466-myra ! ” said [Endymion]425-endymion , looking amazed , and then [he]425-endymion added , “[466-myra] Who is [Colonel Albert]466-myra ? ” “[1654-that gentleman] [That gentleman]1654-that gentleman before [us]2826-us , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[1654-that gentleman] That is [the Count of]2827-the count of [Otranto]120-otranto , whose fag [I]0-i was at [Eton]25-eton . ” “[2827-the count of] [The Count of Otranto]2828-the count of otranto ! ” [Colonel Albert]466-myra from this day became an object of increased and deeper interest to [Myra]466-myra . [His]425-endymion appearance and manners had always been attractive , and the mystery connected with [him]425-endymion was not calculated to diminish curiosity in [his]425-endymion conduct or fate . But when [she]466-myra discovered that [he]425-endymion was [the unseen hero of [her]466-myra childhood]7571-the unseen hero of her childhood , [the being who had been kind to [her]466-myra [Endymion]425-endymion in what [she]466-myra had ever considered the severest trial of [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother ’s life]7572-the being who had been kind to her endymion in what she had ever considered the severest trial of her brother ’s life , had been [[his]425-endymion protector]7574-his protector from [those who would have oppressed [him]425-endymion , and had cherished [him]425-endymion in the desolate hour of [his]425-endymion delicate and tender boyhood]7575-those who would have oppressed him , and had cherished him in the desolate hour of his delicate and tender boyhood , [her]466-myra heart was disturbed . How often had [they]7576-they talked together of [the Count of Otranto]2828-the count of otranto , and how often had [they]7576-they wondered who [he]2828-the count of otranto was ! [His]2828-the count of otranto memory had been a delightful mystery to [them]7576-they in [their]7576-they Berkshire solitude , and [Myra]466-myra recalled with a secret smile the numberless and ingenious inquiries by which [she]466-myra had endeavoured to elicit from [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother some clue as to [[his]425-endymion friend]719-his friend , or to discover some detail which might guide [her]466-myra to a conclusion . [Endymion]425-endymion had known nothing , and was clear always that [the Count of Otranto]2828-the count of otranto must have been , and was , [an English boy]7581-an english boy . And now [the Count of Otranto]2828-the count of otranto called [himself]2828-the count of otranto [Colonel Albert]466-myra , and though [he]2828-the count of otranto persisted in speaking English , had admitted to [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel that [he]2828-the count of otranto was [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner . Who was [he]2828-the count of otranto ? [She]476-mrs. neuchatel resolved , when [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had an opportunity , to speak to [the great banker on the subject]7584-the great banker on the subject . “[2828-the count of otranto] Do [you]2829-you know , [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , ” [she]476-mrs. neuchatel said , “[469-mr. neuchatel] that [Endymion]425-endymion , [[my]0-i brother]2830-my brother , was at school with [Colonel Albert]466-myra ? ” “[466-myra] Ah , ah ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[466-myra] But when [he]425-endymion was at [school]6723-school [he]425-endymion had another name , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[425-endymion] Oh , oh ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[425-endymion] [He]425-endymion was then called [the Count of Otranto]2828-the count of otranto . ” “[2828-the count of otranto] That is a very pretty name , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[2828-the count of otranto] But why did [he]425-endymion change it ? ” asked [Myra]466-myra . “[425-endymion] [The great world]996-the great world often change [their]996-the great world names , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[425-endymion] It is only [poor City men like [myself]0-i who are always called [Mr.]2835-mr. , and bear the same name as [[their]2834-poor city men like myself who are always called mr. , and bear the same name as their fathers fathers]2836-their fathers]2834-poor city men like myself who are always called mr. , and bear the same name as their fathers . ” “[2835-mr.] But when [a person]2195-a person is called [a count]2838-a count when [he]2195-a person is [a boy]789-a boy , [he]2195-a person is seldom called only [a colonel]2840-a colonel when [he]2195-a person is [a man]807-a man , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[2195-a person] There is a great mystery in all this . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i should not be surprised , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[0-i] if [he]2195-a person were to change [his]2195-a person name again before this time year . ” “[2195-a person] Why ? ” asked [Myra]466-myra . “[2195-a person] Well , when [I]0-i have read all [his]2195-a person papers in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street , perhaps [I]0-i shall be able to tell [you]2842-you , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , and [Myra]466-myra felt that [she]466-myra could pursue the theme no further . [She]466-myra expected that [Endymion]425-endymion would in time be able to obtain this information , but it was not so . In [their]7585-their first private conversation after [their]7585-their meeting in [the forest]7409-the forest , [Endymion]425-endymion had informed [Colonel Albert]466-myra that , though [they]7585-their had met now for the first time since [his]2195-a person return , [they]7585-their had been for some time lodgers in [London]10-london under the same roof . [Colonel Albert]466-myra smiled when [Endymion]425-endymion told [him]0-i this ; then falling into thought , [he]0-i said ; “[0-i] [I]0-i hope [we]2843-we may often meet , but for the moment it may be as well that the past should be known only to [ourselves]2843-we . [I]0-i wish [my]0-i life for the present to be as private as [I]0-i can arrange it . There is no reason why [we]2843-we should not be sometimes together — that is , when [you]2844-you have leisure . [I]0-i had the pleasure of making [your]2844-you acquaintance at [[my]0-i banker]7355-my banker ’s . ” Parliament had been dissolved through the demise of the crown in the summer of this year ( 1837 ) , and [London]10-london society had been prematurely broken up . [Waldershare]442-waldershare had left [town]6995-town early in July to secure [his]442-waldershare election , in which [he]442-waldershare was successful , with no intention of settling again in [[his]442-waldershare old haunts]7588-his old haunts till the meeting of [the new House of Commons]7589-the new house of commons , which was to be in November . [The Rodneys]405-the rodneys were away at [some Kentish watering - place]7590-some kentish watering - place during August and September , exhibiting to an admiring world [their]405-the rodneys exquisitely made dresses , and enjoying [themselves]405-the rodneys amazingly at balls and assemblies at [the public rooms]7591-the public rooms . The resources of [private society]7592-private society also were not closed to [them]405-the rodneys . [Mr.]7593-mr. and [Mrs. Gamme]446-mrs. gamme were also [there]890-there and gave immense dinners , and [the airy Mrs. Hooghley]450-mrs. hooghley , who laughed a little at [the Gammes]489-the gammes ’ substantial gatherings and [herself]450-mrs. hooghley improvised charming pic - nics . So there was really little embarrassment in the social relations between [Colonel Albert]466-myra and [Endymion]425-endymion . [They]405-the rodneys resolved [themselves]405-the rodneys chiefly into arranging joint expeditions to [Hainault]111-hainault . [Endymion]425-endymion had a perpetual invitation [there]890-there , and it seemed that the transactions between [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel and [the colonel]2462-the colonel required much conference , for [the banker]2745-the banker always expected [him]2462-the colonel , although it was well known that [they]405-the rodneys met not unfrequently in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street in the course of the week . [Colonel Albert]466-myra and [Endymion]425-endymion always stayed at [Hainault]111-hainault from Saturday till Monday . It delighted [the colonel]2462-the colonel to mount [Endymion]425-endymion on one of [his]2462-the colonel choice steeds , and [his]2462-the colonel former fag enjoyed all this amazingly . [Colonel Albert]466-myra became domiciled at [Hainault]111-hainault . [The rooms which were occupied by [him]2462-the colonel when there were always reserved for [him]2462-the colonel]7599-the rooms which were occupied by him when there were always reserved for him . [He]2462-the colonel had a general invitation , and might leave [his]2462-the colonel luggage and books and papers behind [him]2462-the colonel . It was evident that [the family]891-the family pleased [him]2462-the colonel . Between [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel and [himself]469-mr. neuchatel there were obviously affairs of great interest ; but it was equally clear that [he]2462-the colonel liked [the female members of [the family]891-the family]7601-the female members of the family — [all of [them]7601-the female members of the family]7603-all of them ; and [all]1288-all liked [him]2462-the colonel . And yet it can not be said that [he]2462-the colonel was entertaining , but there are [some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers]7605-some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers . And when [he]2462-the colonel did speak [he]2462-the colonel always said the right thing . [His]2462-the colonel manners were tender and gentle ; [he]2462-the colonel had an unobtrusive sympathy with all [they]7605-some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers said or did , except , indeed , and that was not rarely , when [he]2462-the colonel was lost in profound abstraction . “[0-i] [I]0-i delight in [[your]0-i friend]7039-your friend [the colonel]2462-the colonel , [Adrian]471-adrian , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , “[2462-the colonel] but [I]0-i must say [he]2462-the colonel is very absent . ” “[2462-the colonel] [He]2462-the colonel has a good deal to think about , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[2462-the colonel] [I]0-i wonder what it can be , ” thought [Myra]466-myra . “[2462-the colonel] [He]2462-the colonel has a claim to [a great estate]2848-a great estate , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[2462-the colonel] and [he]2462-the colonel has to think of the best mode of establishing it ; and [he]2462-the colonel has been deprived of great honours , and [he]2462-the colonel believes unjustly , and [he]2462-the colonel wishes to regain them . ” “[2462-the colonel] No wonder , then , [he]2462-the colonel is absent , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . “[2462-the colonel] If [he]2462-the colonel only knew what a burthen great wealth is , [I]0-i am sure [he]2462-the colonel would not wish to possess it , and as for honours [I]0-i never could make out why having a title or a ribbon could make any difference in [a human being]1743-a human being . ” “[0-i] Nonsense , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear [Emily]484-emily , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[0-i] Great wealth is a blessing to [a man who knows what to do with it , and as for honours]2851-a man who knows what to do with it , and as for honours , they are inestimable to [the honourable]2852-the honourable . ” “[484-emily] Well , [I]0-i ardently hope [Colonel Albert]466-myra may succeed , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[0-i] because [he]2462-the colonel was so kind to [[my]0-i brother]2830-my brother at [Eton]25-eton . [He]2462-the colonel must have a good heart . ” “[2462-the colonel] [They]2854-they say [he]2462-the colonel is the most unscrupulous of [living men]2855-living men , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , with [his]469-mr. neuchatel peculiar smile . “[2854-they] Good heavens ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . “[2854-they] How terrible ! ” said [Adriana]481-adriana . “[2854-they] It can not be true . ” “[2854-they] Perhaps [he]2462-the colonel is the most determined , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[2462-the colonel] Moral courage is the rarest of qualities , and often maligned . ” “[2854-they] Well , [he]2462-the colonel has got [a champion]2856-a champion , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[2856-a champion] [I]0-i ardently wish [him]2462-the colonel success , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[2856-a champion] in all [his]2462-the colonel undertakings . [I]0-i only wish [I]0-i knew what they were . ” “[2462-the colonel] Has not [he]2462-the colonel told [[your]2857-you brother]7296-your brother , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars ? ” asked [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , with laughing eyes . “[2462-the colonel] [He]2462-the colonel never speaks of [himself]2462-the colonel to [Endymion]425-endymion , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[2462-the colonel] [He]2462-the colonel speaks a good deal of [himself]2462-the colonel to [me]0-i , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ; “[2462-the colonel] and [he]2462-the colonel is going to bring [a friend here to - morrow who knows more about [his]2462-the colonel affairs even than [I]0-i do]2859-a friend here to - morrow who knows more about his affairs even than i do . So [you]2857-you will have a very good opportunity , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , of making [yourself]2857-you acquainted with [them]2860-them , particularly if [you]2857-you sit next to [him]2462-the colonel at dinner , and are very winning . ” [The friend of [Colonel Albert]466-myra]7606-the friend of colonel albert was [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , [the baron who used to visit [him]2462-the colonel in [London]10-london at twilight in a dark brougham]7607-the baron who used to visit him in london at twilight in a dark brougham . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was greatly taken by [his]2462-the colonel appearance , by the calmness of [[his]2462-the colonel mien]1274-his mien , [his]2462-the colonel unstudied politeness , and [his]2462-the colonel measured voice . [He]2462-the colonel conversed with [her]476-mrs. neuchatel entirely at dinner on German philosophy , of which [he]2462-the colonel seemed [a complete master]7609-a complete master , explained to [her]476-mrs. neuchatel the different schools , and probably [the successful ones]7610-the successful ones , and imparted to [her]476-mrs. neuchatel that precise knowledge which [she]476-mrs. neuchatel required on the subject , and which [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had otherwise been unable to obtain . It seemed , too , that [he]2462-the colonel personally knew [all the famous professors]7611-all the famous professors , and [he]2462-the colonel intimated [their]7611-all the famous professors doctrines not only with profound criticism , but described [[their]7611-all the famous professors persons]7612-their persons and habits with vividness and picturesque power , never , however , all this time , by any chance raising [his]2462-the colonel voice , the tones of which were ever distinct and a little precise . “[482-miss ferrars] Is this the first visit of [[your]2861-your friend]7039-your friend to [this country]6657-this country ? ” asked [Myra of Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[482-miss ferrars] Oh no ; [he]7039-your friend has been [here]1520-here often — and everywhere , ” added [Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[7039-your friend] Everywhere ! [he]7039-your friend must be [a most interesting companion]2865-a most interesting companion then . ” “[7039-your friend] [I]0-i find [him]7039-your friend so : [I]0-i never knew [any one whom [I]0-i thought equal to [him]7039-your friend]2866-any one whom i thought equal to him . But perhaps [I]0-i am not [an impartial judge]2867-an impartial judge , for [I]0-i have known [him]7039-your friend so long and so intimately . In fact , [I]0-i had never been out of [his]7039-your friend sight till [I]0-i was brought over to [this country]6657-this country to be placed at [Eton]25-eton . [He]7039-your friend is [the counsellor of [[our]2870-we family]6743-our family]2869-the counsellor of our family , and [[we]2870-we all of [us]2870-we]2872-we all of us have ever agreed that if [his]7039-your friend advice had been always followed [we]2870-we should never have had a calamity . ” “[2873-a gifted person] Indeed , [a gifted person]2873-a gifted person ! Is [he]7039-your friend [a soldier]2874-a soldier ? ” “[2874-a soldier] No ; [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius has not followed the profession of arms . ” “[7039-your friend] [He]7039-your friend looks [a diplomatist]2875-a diplomatist . ” “[2875-a diplomatist] Well , [he]7039-your friend is now nothing but [[my]0-i friend]6630-my friend , ” said [the colonel]2462-the colonel . “[7039-your friend] [He]7039-your friend might have been anything , but [he]7039-your friend is [a peculiarly domestic character]2877-a peculiarly domestic character , and is devoted to private life . ” “[7039-your friend] [You]0-i are fortunate in such [a friend]706-a friend . ” “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i am glad to be fortunate in something , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[0-i] And are [you]0-i not fortunate in everything ? ” “[0-i] [I]0-i have not that reputation ; but [I]0-i shall be more than fortunate if [I]0-i have [your]0-i kind wishes . ” “[0-i] Those [you]0-i have , ” said [Myra]466-myra , rather eagerly . “[0-i] [[My]0-i brother]2830-my brother taught [me]0-i , even as [a child]2115-a child , to wish nothing but good for [you]0-i . [I]0-i wish [I]0-i knew only what [I]0-i was to wish for . ” “[0-i] Wish that [my]0-i plans may succeed , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra , looking round to [her]466-myra with interest . “[0-i] [I]0-i will more than wish , ” said [Myra]466-myra ; “[0-i] [I]0-i will believe that [they]2881-they will succeed , because [I]0-i think [you]0-i have resolved to succeed . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i shall tell [Endymion]425-endymion when [I]0-i see [him]425-endymion , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra , “[0-i] that [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister is [the only person who has read [my]0-i character]2883-the only person who has read my character . ” [Colonel Albert]466-myra and [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius drove up in [[their]2885-their landau]7614-their landau from [Hainault]111-hainault while [Endymion]425-endymion was at the door in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , returning [home]726-home . [The colonel]2462-the colonel saluted [him]1176-the baron cordially , and said , “[1096-his sister] [The baron]1176-the baron is going to take a cup of coffee with [me]0-i ; join [us]2885-their . ” So [they]2885-their went [upstairs]1306-upstairs . There was a packet on the table , which seemed to catch [the colonel]2462-the colonel ’s eye immediately , and [he]2462-the colonel at once opened it with eagerness . It contained many foreign newspapers . Without waiting for [the servant who was about to bring candles]7619-the servant who was about to bring candles , [the colonel]2462-the colonel lighted a taper on the table with a lucifer , and then withdrew into [the adjoining chamber]7621-the adjoining chamber , opening , however , with folding doors to [the principal and spacious apartment]7622-the principal and spacious apartment . “[1176-the baron] A foreign newspaper always interests [[our]2885-their friend]7110-our friend , ” said [the baron]1176-the baron , taking [his]1176-the baron coffee . “[1176-the baron] Well , it must always be interesting to have news from [home]726-home , [I]0-i suppose , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] [Home]726-home ! ” said [the baron]1176-the baron . “[0-i] News is always interesting , whether it come from [home]726-home or not . ” “[0-i] To [public men]2890-public men , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] To [all men]7242-all men if [they]7242-all men be wise , ” said [the baron]1176-the baron ; “[0-i] as a general rule , [the most successful man in life]2892-the most successful man in life is [the man who has the best information]2893-the man who has the best information . ” “[2893-the man who has the best information] But what a rare thing is success in life ! ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] [I]0-i often wonder whether [I]0-i shall ever be able to step out of [the crowd]2894-the crowd . ” “[0-i] [You]0-i may have success in life without stepping out of [the crowd]2894-the crowd , ” said [the baron]1176-the baron . “[0-i] A sort of success , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[0-i] [I]0-i know what [you]0-i mean . But what [I]0-i mean is real success in life . [I]0-i mean , [I]0-i should like to be [a public man]1944-a public man . ” “[0-i] Why ? ” asked [the baron]1176-the baron . “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i should like to have power , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion , blushing . “[0-i] [The most powerful men]2897-the most powerful men are not [public men]2890-public men , ” said [the baron]1176-the baron . “[2890-public men] [A public man]1944-a public man is responsible , and [a responsible man]2900-a responsible man is [a slave]2901-a slave . It is private life that governs [the world]6658-the world . [You]2903-you will find this out some day . [The world]6658-the world talks much of [powerful sovereigns]2905-powerful sovereigns and [great ministers]2906-great ministers ; and if being talked about made [one powerful]2907-one powerful , [they]2897-the most powerful men would be irresistible . But the fact is , the more [you]2903-you are talked about the less powerful [you]2903-you are . ” “[2903-you] But surely [King Luitbrand]490-king luitbrand is [a powerful monarch]2908-a powerful monarch ; [they]2909-they say [he]490-king luitbrand is [the wisest of [men]1114-men]2910-the wisest of men . And [the Emperor Harold]2912-the emperor harold , who has succeeded in everything . And as for [ministers]6766-ministers , who is [a great man]7395-a great man if it be not [Prince Wenceslaus]491-prince wenceslaus ? ” “[490-king luitbrand] [King Luitbrand]490-king luitbrand is governed by [[his]490-king luitbrand doctor]2915-his doctor , who is capable of governing [Europe]6-europe , but has no ambition that way ; [the Emperor Harold]492-the emperor harold is directed by [[his]492-the emperor harold mistress]2916-his mistress , who is [a woman of a certain age with a vast sagacity , but who also believes in sorcery]2917-a woman of a certain age with a vast sagacity , but who also believes in sorcery ; and as for [Prince Wenceslaus]491-prince wenceslaus , [he]491-prince wenceslaus is inspired by [an individual as obscure as [ourselves]2919-ourselves , and who , for aught [I]0-i know , may be , at this moment , like [ourselves]2919-ourselves , drinking a cup of coffee in [a hired lodging]2920-a hired lodging]2918-an individual as obscure as ourselves , and who , for aught i know , may be , at this moment , like ourselves , drinking a cup of coffee in a hired lodging . ” “[2921-you] What [you]2921-you say about public life amazes [me]0-i , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion musingly . “[2921-you] Think over it , ” said [the baron]1176-the baron . “[2921-you] As [an Englishman]2922-an englishman , [you]2922-an englishman will have difficulty in avoiding public life . But at any rate do not at present be discontented that [you]2922-an englishman are unknown . It is the first condition of real power . When [you]2922-an englishman have succeeded in life according to [your]2922-an englishman views , and [I]0-i am inclined to believe [you]2922-an englishman will so succeed , [you]2922-an englishman will , some day , sigh for real power , and denounce the time when [you]2922-an englishman became [a public man]1944-a public man , and belonged to [any one but [yourself]2922-an englishman]2924-any one but yourself . But [[our]2919-ourselves friend]7110-our friend calls [me]0-i . [He]7110-our friend has found something startling . [I]0-i will venture to say , if there be anything in it , it has been brought about by [some individual of whom [you]2922-an englishman never heard]2926-some individual of whom you never heard . ” With the assembling of parliament in [November]121-november recommenced the sittings of [the Union Society]122-the union society , of which [Endymion]425-endymion had for some time been [a member]979-a member , and of whose meetings [he]425-endymion was [a constant and critical , though silent , attendant]7631-a constant and critical , though silent , attendant . There was a debate one night on the government of dependencies , which , although all reference to existing political circumstances was rigidly prohibited , no doubt had its origin in the critical state of [one of [[our]2919-ourselves most important colonies]7633-our most important colonies]7632-one of our most important colonies , then much embarrassing [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis . The subject was one which [Endymion]425-endymion had considered , and on which [he]425-endymion had arrived at certain conclusions . The meeting was fully attended , and the debate had been conducted with a gravity becoming the theme . [Endymion]425-endymion was sitting on a back bench , and with [no companion near [him]425-endymion with whom [he]425-endymion was acquainted]7635-no companion near him with whom he was acquainted , when [he]425-endymion rose and solicited the attention of [the president]7636-the president . Another and [a well - known speaker]7637-a well - known speaker had also risen , and been called , but there was a cry of “[2927-new member] [new member]2927-new member , ” a courteous cry , borrowed from [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , and [Endymion]425-endymion for the first time heard [his]425-endymion own voice in public . [He]425-endymion has since admitted , though [he]425-endymion has been through many trying scenes , that it was the most nervous moment of [his]425-endymion life . “[2927-new member] After [Calais]493-calais , ” as [a wise wit]7639-a wise wit said , “[2927-new member] nothing surprises ; ” and the first time [a man]807-a man speaks in public , even if only at a debating society , is also the unequalled incident in its way . The indulgence of [the audience]7641-the audience supported [him]425-endymion while the mist cleared from [his]425-endymion vision , and [his]425-endymion palpitating heart subsided into comparative tranquillity . After a few pardonable incoherencies , [he]425-endymion was launched into [his]425-endymion subject , and spoke with the thoughtful fluency which knowledge alone can sustain . For knowledge is the foundation of eloquence . “[2927-new member] What [a good - looking young fellow]2928-a good - looking young fellow ! ” whispered [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7642-mr. bertie tremaine to [[his]7642-mr. bertie tremaine brother]7268-his brother [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]7644-mr. tremaine bertie . [The Bertie Tremaines]494-the bertie tremaines were [the two greatest swells of [the Union]123-the union]7645-the two greatest swells of the union , and had [a party of [their]494-the bertie tremaines own]7646-a party of their own . “[2928-a good - looking young fellow] And [he]2928-a good - looking young fellow speaks well . ” “[2928-a good - looking young fellow] Who is [he]2928-a good - looking young fellow ? ” inquired [[Mr. Tremaine Bertie]7647-mr. tremaine bertie of [[their]494-the bertie tremaines other neighbour]7649-their other neighbour]7648-mr. tremaine bertie of their other neighbour . “[2928-a good - looking young fellow] [He]2928-a good - looking young fellow is [a clerk in [the Treasury]766-the treasury]2929-a clerk in the treasury , [I]0-i believe , or something of that sort , ” was the reply . “[2929-a clerk in the treasury] [I]0-i never saw such [a good - looking young fellow]2928-a good - looking young fellow , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7650-mr. bertie tremaine . “[2928-a good - looking young fellow] [He]2928-a good - looking young fellow is worth getting hold of . [I]0-i shall ask to be introduced to [him]2928-a good - looking young fellow when [we]2932-we break up . ” Accordingly , [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7651-mr. bertie tremaine , who was always playing at politics , and who , being two - and - twenty , was discontented [he]7651-mr. bertie tremaine was not Chancellor of [the Exchequer]7652-the exchequer like [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt , whispered to [a gentleman who sate behind [him]7651-mr. bertie tremaine]7653-a gentleman who sate behind him , and was , in short , [the whip of [[his]7651-mr. bertie tremaine section]7655-his section]7654-the whip of his section , and signified , as [a minister of state]1927-a minister of state would , that an introduction to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion should be arranged . So when the meeting broke up , of which [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ’ maiden speech was quite the event , and while [he]7650-mr. bertie tremaine was contemplating , not without some fair self - complacency , walking [home]726-home with [Trenchard]431-trenchard , [Endymion]425-endymion found [himself]7650-mr. bertie tremaine encompassed by [a group of bowing forms and smiling countenances]7658-a group of bowing forms and smiling countenances , and , almost before [he]7650-mr. bertie tremaine was aware of it , had made the acquaintance of [the great Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7659-the great mr. bertie tremaine , and received not only the congratulations of [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman , but an invitation to dine with [him]1654-that gentleman on the morrow ; “[0-i] quite sans facon . ” [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7661-mr. bertie tremaine , who had early succeeded to [the family estate]7662-the family estate , lived in [Grosvenor Street]124-grosvenor street , and in becoming style . [[His]7661-mr. bertie tremaine house]7663-his house was furnished with luxury and some taste . [The host]7664-the host received [[his]7661-mr. bertie tremaine guests]7665-his guests in [a library]2510-a library , well stored with political history and political science , and adorned with the busts of [celebrated statesmen and of profound political sages]7667-celebrated statesmen and of profound political sages . [Bentham]495-bentham was the philosopher then affected by [young gentleman of ambition , and who wished to have credit for profundity and hard heads]7668-young gentleman of ambition , and who wished to have credit for profundity and hard heads . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7669-mr. bertie tremaine had been [the proprietor of [a close borough]1782-a close borough , which for several generations had returned [[his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine family]1426-his family to [parliament]776-parliament , [the faithful supporters of [Pitt]336-mr. pitt , and [Perceval]496-perceval , and [Liverpool]337-lord liverpool]7674-the faithful supporters of pitt , and perceval , and liverpool , and [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine had contemplated following the same line , though with larger and higher objects than [[his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine ancestors]2238-his ancestors]7670-the proprietor of a close borough , which for several generations had returned his family to parliament , the faithful supporters of pitt , and perceval , and liverpool , and he had contemplated following the same line , though with larger and higher objects than his ancestors . Being [a man of considerable and versatile ability , and of ample fortune]7676-a man of considerable and versatile ability , and of ample fortune , with the hereditary opportunity which [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine possessed , [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine had a right to aspire , and , as [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine vanity more than equalled [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine talents , [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine estimate of [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine own career was not mean . Unfortunately , before [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine left [Harrow]125-harrow , [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine was deprived of [[his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine borough]7677-his borough , and this catastrophe eventually occasioned a considerable change in the views and conduct of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7678-mr. bertie tremaine . In the confusion of parties and political thought which followed the Reform Act of [Lord Grey]384-lord grey , an attempt to govern [the country]6643-the country by the assertion of abstract principles , and which it was now beginning to be the fashion to call Liberalism , seemed the only opening to public life ; and [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7680-mr. bertie tremaine , who piqued [himself]7669-mr. bertie tremaine on recognising the spirit of the age , adopted Liberal opinions with that youthful fervour which is sometimes called enthusiasm , but which is a heat of imagination subsequently discovered to be inconsistent with the experience of actual life . At [Cambridge]83-cambridge [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7681-mr. bertie tremaine was at first [the solitary pupil of [Bentham]495-bentham , whose principles [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine was prepared to carry to their extreme consequences]7682-the solitary pupil of bentham , whose principles he was prepared to carry to their extreme consequences , but being [a man of energy and in possession of a good estate]7683-a man of energy and in possession of a good estate , [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine soon found [followers]7684-followers , for the sympathies of [youth]7685-youth are quick , and , even with an original bias , it is essentially mimetic . When [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7686-mr. bertie tremaine left [the university]801-the university [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine found in the miscellaneous elements of the [London]10-london Union [many of [[his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine former companions]7689-his former companions of [school and college]7690-school and college]7688-many of his former companions of school and college , and from [them]7688-many of his former companions of school and college , and the new world to which [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine was introduced , it delighted [him]7669-mr. bertie tremaine to form parties and construct imaginary cabinets . [[[His]7669-mr. bertie tremaine brother]7268-his brother [Augustus]497-augustus , who was [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine junior only by a year , and was destined to be [a diplomatist]2875-a diplomatist , was an efficient assistant in these enterprises , and was one of [the guests who greeted [Endymion]425-endymion when [he]7669-mr. bertie tremaine arrived next day in [Grosvenor Street]124-grosvenor street according to [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine engagement]7694-the guests who greeted endymion when he arrived next day in grosvenor street according to his engagement]7692-his brother augustus , who was his junior only by a year , and was destined to be a diplomatist , was an efficient assistant in these enterprises , and was one of the guests who greeted endymion when he arrived next day in grosvenor street according to his engagement . [The other three]7695-the other three were [Hortensius]458-hortensius , [the whip of [the party]1547-the party]7696-the whip of the party , and [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard . The dinner was refined , for [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7698-mr. bertie tremaine combined the Sybarite with [the Utilitarian sage]7699-the utilitarian sage , and it secretly delighted [him]7669-mr. bertie tremaine to astonish or embarrass [an austere brother]7700-an austere brother republican by the splendour of [his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine family plate or the polished appointments of [[his]7669-mr. bertie tremaine household]7701-his household . To - day [the individual to be influenced]7702-the individual to be influenced was [Endymion]425-endymion , and [the host]7664-the host , acting up to [his]7664-the host ideal of [a first minister]7704-a first minister , addressed questions to [[his]7664-the host companions]2146-his companions on the subjects which were peculiarly [their]2146-his companions own , and , after eliciting [their]2146-his companions remarks , continued to complete the treatment of the theme with adequate ability , though in a manner authoritative , and , as [Endymion]425-endymion thought , a little pompous . What amused [him]425-endymion most in this assemblage of youth was [their]2146-his companions earnest affectation of public life . The freedom of [their]2146-his companions comments on [others]728-others was only equalled by [their]2146-his companions confidence in [themselves]2146-his companions . [Endymion]425-endymion , who only spoke when [he]425-endymion was appealed to , had casually remarked in answer to one of the observations which [[his]425-endymion host]7707-his host with elaborate politeness occasionally addressed to [him]425-endymion , that [he]425-endymion thought it was unpatriotic to take a certain course . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7708-mr. bertie tremaine immediately drew up , and said , with a deep smile , “[2933-he] that [he]2933-he comprehended philanthropy , but patriotism [he]2933-he confessed [he]2933-he did not understand ; ” and thereupon delivered [himself]7708-mr. bertie tremaine of an address on the subject which might have been made in the Union , and which communicated to [the astonished Endymion]425-endymion that patriotism was a false idea , and entirely repugnant to the principles of the new philosophy . As all present were more or less impregnated with these tenets , there was no controversy on the matter . [Endymion]425-endymion remained discreetly silent , and [Augustus]497-augustus — [[Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7709-mr. bertie tremaine ’s brother]7710-mr. bertie tremaine ’s brother — who sate next to [him]425-endymion , and whose manners were as sympathising as [[his]425-endymion brother]7268-his brother ’s were autocratic , whispered in a wheedling tone that it was quite true , and that the idea of patriotism was entirely relinquished except by [a few old - fashioned folks who clung to superstitious phrases]7712-a few old - fashioned folks who clung to superstitious phrases . [Hortensius]458-hortensius , who seemed to be the only one of [the company who presumed to meet [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7714-mr. bertie tremaine in conversation on equal terms , and who had already astonished [Endymion]425-endymion]7713-the company who presumed to meet mr. bertie tremaine in conversation on equal terms , and who had already astonished endymion by what [that inexperienced youth]7715-that inexperienced youth deemed the extreme laxity of [his]2933-he views , both social and political , evinced , more than once , a disposition to deviate into the lighter topics of feminine character , and even the fortunes of the hazard - table ; but [the host]7664-the host looked severe , and was evidently resolved that the conversation to - day should resemble the expression of [his]2933-he countenance . After dinner [they]7717-they returned to [the library]7718-the library , and [most of [them]7717-they]7719-most of them smoked , but [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7720-mr. bertie tremaine , inviting [Endymion]425-endymion to seat [himself]7720-mr. bertie tremaine by [his]7720-mr. bertie tremaine side on a sofa at the farther end of [the room]943-the room , observed , “[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [you]2934-you are looking to parliament ? ” “[2934-you] Well , [I]0-i do not know , ” said [the somewhat startled Endymion]425-endymion ; “[0-i] [I]0-i have not thought much about it , and [I]0-i have not yet reached a parliamentary age . ” “[807-a man] [A man]807-a man can not enter parliament too soon , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7722-mr. bertie tremaine ; “[807-a man] [I]0-i hope to enter this session . There will be a certain vacancy on a petition , and [I]0-i have arranged to have the seat . ” “[0-i] Indeed ! ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] [[My]0-i father]6935-my father was in parliament , and so was [[my]0-i grandfather]7133-my grandfather , but [I]0-i confess [I]0-i do not very well see [my]0-i way there . ” “[0-i] [You]0-i must connect [yourself]0-i with a party , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7723-mr. bertie tremaine , “[0-i] and [you]0-i will soon enter ; and being young , [you]0-i should connect [yourself]0-i with [the party of the future]2938-the party of the future . [The country]6643-the country is wearied with [the present men , who have no philosophical foundation , and are therefore perpetually puzzled and inconsistent]2940-the present men , who have no philosophical foundation , and are therefore perpetually puzzled and inconsistent , and [the country]6643-the country will not stand [the old men]2942-the old men , as it is resolved against retrogression . [The party of the future and of the speedy future]2943-the party of the future and of the speedy future has [[its]2943-the party of the future and of the speedy future headquarters under this roof]2944-its headquarters under this roof , and [I]0-i should like to see [you]0-i belong to it . ” “[0-i] [You]0-i are too kind , ” murmured [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i see in [you]0-i the qualities adapted to public life , and which may be turned to great account . [I]0-i must get [you]0-i into parliament as soon as [you]0-i are eligible , ” continued [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7724-mr. bertie tremaine in a musing tone . “[0-i] This death of [the King]6628-the king was very inopportune . If [he]6628-the king had reigned a couple of years more , [I]0-i saw [my]0-i way to half a dozen seats , and [I]0-i could have arranged with [Lord Durham]498-lord durham . ” “[498-lord durham] That was unfortunate , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[498-lord durham] What do [you]0-i think of [Hortensius]458-hortensius ? ” inquired [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7725-mr. bertie tremaine . “[0-i] [I]0-i think [him]458-hortensius [the most brilliant speaker]2946-the most brilliant speaker [I]0-i know , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[2946-the most brilliant speaker] [I]0-i never met [him]458-hortensius in private society before ; [he]458-hortensius talks well . ” “[458-hortensius] [He]458-hortensius wants conduct , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7726-mr. bertie tremaine . “[458-hortensius] [He]458-hortensius ought to be [[my]0-i Lord Chancellor]2947-my lord chancellor , but there is a tone of levity about [him]458-hortensius which is unfortunate . [Men destined to the highest places]2948-men destined to the highest places should beware of badinage . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i believe it is a dangerous weapon . ” “[0-i] [All lawyers]2949-all lawyers are loose in [their]2949-all lawyers youth , but [an insular country subject to fogs , and with [a powerful middle class]2951-a powerful middle class]2950-an insular country subject to fogs , and with a powerful middle class , requires [grave statesmen]2952-grave statesmen . [I]0-i attribute a great deal of the nonsense called Conservative Reaction to [Peel]332-peel ’s solemnity . [The proper minister for [England]7-england]2953-the proper minister for england at this moment would be [Pitt]336-mr. pitt . [Extreme youth]2954-extreme youth gives hope to [a country]2955-a country ; coupled with ceremonious manners , hope soon assumes the form of confidence . ” “[2954-extreme youth] Ah ! ” murmured [Endymion]425-endymion . “[2954-extreme youth] [I]0-i had half a mind to ask [Jawett]427-jawett to dinner to - day . [His]427-jawett powers are unquestionable , but [he]427-jawett is not [a practical man]2956-a practical man . For instance , [I]0-i think [myself]0-i [[our]2957-our colonial empire]2958-our colonial empire is a mistake , and that [we]2957-our should disembarrass [ourselves]2957-our of [its]2958-our colonial empire burthen as rapidly as is consistent with the dignity of [the nation]7104-the nation ; but were [Jawett]427-jawett in [the House of Commons]126-the house of commons to - morrow , nothing would satisfy [him]427-jawett but a resolution for the total and immediate abolition of the empire , with a preamble denouncing the folly of [[our]2957-our fathers]1975-our fathers in creating it . [Jawett]427-jawett never spares [any one]1685-any one ’s self - love . ” “[427-jawett] [I]0-i know [him]427-jawett very well , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[427-jawett] [he]427-jawett is in [[my]0-i office]2962-my office . [He]427-jawett is very uncompromising . ” “[427-jawett] Yes , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7727-mr. bertie tremaine musingly ; “[427-jawett] if [I]0-i had to form [a government]2963-a government , [I]0-i could hardly offer [him]427-jawett the cabinet . ” Then speaking more rapidly , [he]0-i added , “[0-i] [The man [you]2965-you should attach [yourself]2965-you to]2964-the man you should attach yourself to is [[my]0-i brother]2830-my brother [Augustus]497-augustus — [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]2967-mr. tremaine bertie . There is [no man who understands foreign politics like [Augustus]497-augustus]2968-no man who understands foreign politics like augustus , and [he]427-jawett is [a thorough man of [the world]6658-the world]2969-a thorough man of the world . ” When parliament reassembled in [February]127-february , [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels quitted [Hainault]111-hainault for [[their]468-the neuchatels [London]10-london residence in [Portland Place]112-portland place]7728-their london residence in portland place . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was sadly troubled at leaving [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel country home]7729-her country home , which , notwithstanding [its]7729-her country home distressing splendour , had still some forms of compensatory innocence in [its]7729-her country home flowers and sylvan glades . [Adriana]481-adriana sighed when [she]481-adriana called to mind the manifold and mortifying snares and pitfalls that awaited [her]481-adriana , and had even framed a highly practical and sensible scheme which would permit [[her]481-adriana parents]1295-her parents to settle in [town]6995-town and allow [Myra]466-myra and [herself]481-adriana to remain permanently in [the country]6643-the country ; but [Myra]466-myra brushed away the project like a fly , and [Adriana]481-adriana yielding , embraced [her]466-myra with tearful eyes . [The Neuchatel mansion in [Portland Place]112-portland place]7733-the neuchatel mansion in portland place was one of the noblest in [that comely quarter of [the town]1879-the town]7734-that comely quarter of the town , and replete with every charm and convenience that wealth and taste could provide . [Myra]466-myra , who , like [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , had a tenacious memory , was interested in recalling as fully and as accurately as possible [her]466-myra previous experience of [London]10-london life . [She]466-myra was then indeed only [a child]2115-a child , but [a child who was often admitted to brilliant circles]7738-a child who was often admitted to brilliant circles , and had enjoyed opportunities of social observation which [the very youthful]7739-the very youthful seldom possess . [Her]466-myra retrospection was not as profitable as [she]466-myra could have desired , and [she]466-myra was astonished , after a severe analysis of the past , to find how entirely at that early age [she]466-myra appeared to have been engrossed with [herself]466-myra and with Endymion . [Hill Street]19-hill street and [Wimbledon]20-wimbledon , and all [their]7740-their various life , figured as shadowy scenes ; [she]466-myra could realise nothing very definite for [her]466-myra present guidance ; the past seemed a phantom of fine dresses , and bright equipages , and endless indulgence . All that had happened after [their]7740-their fall was distinct and full of meaning . It would seem that adversity had taught [Myra]466-myra to feel and think . Forty years ago [the great financiers]7741-the great financiers had not that commanding , not to say predominant , position in society which [they]7741-the great financiers possess at present , but [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels were an exception to this general condition . [They]468-the neuchatels were [a family which not only had the art of accumulating wealth , but of expending it with taste and generosity]7742-a family which not only had the art of accumulating wealth , but of expending it with taste and generosity — an extremely rare combination . [Their]468-the neuchatels great riches , [their]468-the neuchatels political influence , [their]468-the neuchatels high integrity and [their]468-the neuchatels social accomplishments , combined to render [[their]468-the neuchatels house]1697-their house not only splendid , but interesting and agreeable , and gave [them]468-the neuchatels a great hold upon [the world]6658-the world . At first [the fine ladies of [[their]468-the neuchatels political party]7746-their political party]7745-the fine ladies of their political party called on [them]468-the neuchatels as a homage of condescending gratitude for the public support which [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family gave to [[their]2709-the neuchatel family sons]7748-their sons and [husbands]7749-husbands , but [they]2709-the neuchatel family soon discovered that this amiable descent from [their]2709-the neuchatel family Olympian heights on [their]2709-the neuchatel family part did not amount exactly to the sacrifice or service which [they]2709-the neuchatel family had contemplated . [They]2709-the neuchatel family found [[their]2709-the neuchatel family host]1696-their host as refined as [themselves]2709-the neuchatel family , and much more magnificent , and in a very short time it was not merely [the wives of [ambassadors]7752-ambassadors and [ministers of state]757-ministers of state that were found at [the garden fetes of [Hainault]111-hainault]7754-the garden fetes of hainault]7751-the wives of ambassadors and ministers of state that were found at the garden fetes of hainault , or the balls , and banquets , and concerts of [Portland Place]7755-portland place , but the fitful and capricious realm of fashion surrendered like [a fair country]7756-a fair country conquered as it were by surprise . To visit [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels became the mode ; [all]1288-all solicited to be [[their]1288-all guests]7758-their guests , and [some]7759-some solicited in vain . Although it was only February , [the world]6658-the world began to move , and [some of [the ministers]7762-the ministers ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step]7761-some of the ministers ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step , received [[their]7761-some of the ministers ’ wives , who were socially strong enough to venture on such a step friends]7763-their friends . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel particularly liked this form of society . “[427-jawett] [I]0-i can not manage balls , ” [he]0-i used to say , “[427-jawett] but [I]0-i like a ministerial reception . There is some chance of sensible conversation and doing a little business . [I]0-i like talking with [ambassadors]7752-ambassadors after dinner . Besides , in [this country]6657-this country [you]2973-you meet [the leaders of [the opposition]2975-the opposition]2974-the leaders of the opposition , because , as [they]2974-the leaders of the opposition are not invited by [the minister]775-the minister , but by [[his]775-the minister wife]1261-his wife , [anybody]7364-anybody can come without committing [himself]7364-anybody . ” [Myra]466-myra , faithful to [her]466-myra original resolution , not to enter society while [she]466-myra was in mourning , declined all the solicitudes of [[her]466-myra friends]2771-her friends to accompany [them]2771-her friends to these assemblies . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel always wished [Myra]466-myra should be [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel substitute]7765-her substitute , and it was only at [Myra]466-myra ’s instance that [Adriana]481-adriana accompanied [[her]466-myra parents]1295-her parents . In the meantime , [Myra]466-myra saw much of [Endymion]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion was always [a welcome guest by [the family]891-the family]7767-a welcome guest by the family , and could call upon [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister at all the odds and ends of time that were at [his]425-endymion command , and chat with [her]1096-his sister at pleasant ease in [[her]1096-his sister pretty room]7770-her pretty room . Sometimes [they]1295-her parents walked out together , and sometimes [they]1295-her parents went together to see some exhibition that [everybody]6694-everybody went to see . [Adriana]481-adriana became almost as intimate with [Endymion]425-endymion as [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , and altogether [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family became by degrees to [him]425-endymion as a kind of [home]726-home . Talking with [Endymion]425-endymion , [Myra]466-myra heard a good deal of [Colonel Albert]466-myra , for [he]425-endymion was [[[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother ’s hero]7776-her brother ’s hero — but [she]466-myra rarely saw [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman . [She]466-myra was aware from [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , and from some occasional words of [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , that [the great banker]2728-the great banker still saw [Colonel Albert]466-myra and not unfrequently , but the change of residence from [Hainault]111-hainault to [London]10-london made a difference in [their]2709-the neuchatel family mode of communication . Business was transacted in [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street , and no longer combined with a pleasant ride to [an Essex forest]7780-an essex forest . More than once [Colonel Albert]466-myra had dined in [Portland Place]112-portland place , but at irregular and miscellaneous parties . [Myra]466-myra observed that [he]425-endymion was never asked to meet [the grand personages who attended the celebrated banquets of [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]7781-the grand personages who attended the celebrated banquets of mr. neuchatel . And why not ? [His]425-endymion manners were distinguished , but [his]425-endymion whole bearing that of one accustomed to consideration . The irrepressible curiosity of [woman]1121-woman impelled [her]466-myra once to feel [her]466-myra way on the subject with [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , but with the utmost dexterity and delicacy . “[0-i] No , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel with a laughing eye , and who saw through [everybody]6694-everybody ’s purpose , though [his]0-i own manner was one of simplicity amounting almost to innocence , “[0-i] [I]0-i did not say [Colonel Albert]466-myra was going to dine [here]1520-here on Wednesday ; [I]0-i have asked [him]0-i to dine here on Sunday . On Wednesday [I]0-i am going to have [the premier]2980-the premier and [some of [[his]0-i colleagues]1237-his colleagues]2981-some of his colleagues . [I]0-i must insist upon [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars dining at table . [You]482-miss ferrars will meet [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; [all the ladies]2983-all the ladies admire [him]0-i and [he]0-i admires [all the ladies]2983-all the ladies . It will not do to ask [Colonel Albert]466-myra to meet such a party , though perhaps , ” added [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel with a merry smile , “[482-miss ferrars] some day [they]2985-they may be asked to meet [Colonel Albert]466-myra . Who knows , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars ? The wheel of Fortune turns round very strangely . ” “[482-miss ferrars] And who then is [Colonel Albert]466-myra ? ” asked [Myra]466-myra with decision . “[466-myra] [Colonel Albert]466-myra is [Colonel Albert]466-myra , and [nobody else]2986-nobody else , so far as [I]0-i know , ” replied [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ; “[0-i] [he]0-i has brought a letter of credit on [[my]0-i house]2987-my house in that name , and [I]0-i am happy to honour [his]0-i drafts to the amount in question , and as [he]0-i is [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner , [I]0-i think it is but kind and courteous occasionally to ask [him]0-i to dinner . ” [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars did not pursue the inquiry , for [she]482-miss ferrars was sufficiently acquainted with [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel to feel that [he]469-mr. neuchatel did not intend to gratify [her]482-miss ferrars curiosity . The banquet of [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels to [the premier]2980-the premier , and [some of [the principal ambassadors]7786-the principal ambassadors and [[their]7786-the principal ambassadors wives]7787-their wives]7785-some of the principal ambassadors and their wives , and to [those of [the premier]2980-the premier ’s colleagues who were fashionable enough to be asked , and to [some of [the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry]7791-the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry]7790-some of the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry]7788-those of the premier ’s colleagues who were fashionable enough to be asked , and to some of the dukes and duchesses and other ethereal beings who supported the ministry , was the first event of the season . The table blazed with rare flowers and rarer porcelain and precious candelabra of sculptured beauty glittering with light ; the gold plate was less remarkable than the delicate ware that had been alike moulded and adorned for [a Du Barri]500-a du barri or [a Marie Antoinette]501-a marie antoinette , and which now found a permanent and peaceful home in [the proverbial land of purity and order]7792-the proverbial land of purity and order ; and amid the stars and ribbons , not the least remarkable feature of the whole was [[Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel [himself]469-mr. neuchatel , seated at the centre of [his]469-mr. neuchatel table , alike free from ostentation or over - deference , talking to [the great ladies on each side of [him]469-mr. neuchatel]7794-the great ladies on each side of him , as if [he]469-mr. neuchatel had nothing to do in life but whisper in gentle ears , and partaking of [his]469-mr. neuchatel own dainties as if [he]469-mr. neuchatel were eating bread and cheese at [a country inn]7795-a country inn]7793-mr. neuchatel himself , seated at the centre of his table , alike free from ostentation or over - deference , talking to the great ladies on each side of him , as if he had nothing to do in life but whisper in gentle ears , and partaking of his own dainties as if he were eating bread and cheese at a country inn . Perhaps [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel might have afforded a companion picture . Partly in deference to [[their]7796-their host]1696-their host , and partly because this evening the first dance of the season was to be given , [the great ladies in general]7798-the great ladies in general wore [their]7798-the great ladies in general diamonds , and [Myra]466-myra was amused as [she]466-myra watched [their]7796-their dazzling tiaras and flashing rivieres , while not a single ornament adorned the graceful presence of [[their]7796-their hostess]7799-their hostess , who was more content to be brilliant only by [her]7799-their hostess conversation . As [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel had only a few days before presented [[his]469-mr. neuchatel wife]1261-his wife with another diamond necklace , [he]469-mr. neuchatel might be excused were [he]469-mr. neuchatel slightly annoyed . Nothing of the sort ; [he]469-mr. neuchatel only shrugged [his]469-mr. neuchatel shoulders , and said to [[his]469-mr. neuchatel nephew]2707-his nephew , “[2989-your] [[Your]2989-your aunt]2990-your aunt must feel that [I]0-i give [her]2990-your aunt diamonds from love and not from vanity , as [she]2990-your aunt never lets [me]0-i have the pleasure of seeing them . ” The sole ornament of [Adriana]481-adriana was an orchid , which had arrived that morning from [Hainault]111-hainault , and [she]481-adriana had presented its fellow to [Myra]466-myra . There was [one lady who much attracted the attention of [Myra]466-myra]7802-one lady who much attracted the attention of myra , interested in all [she]466-myra observed . [This lady]948-this lady was evidently [a person of importance]7804-a person of importance , for [she]948-this lady sate between [an ambassador]733-an ambassador and [a knight of the garter]886-a knight of the garter , and [they]7807-they vied in homage to [her]948-this lady . [They]7807-they watched [her]948-this lady every word , and seemed delighted with all [she]948-this lady said . Without being strictly beautiful , there was an expression of sweet animation in [her]948-this lady physiognomy which was highly attractive : [her]948-this lady eye was full of summer lightning , and there was an arch dimple in [her]948-this lady smile , which seemed to irradiate [her]948-this lady whole countenance . [She]948-this lady was quite [a young woman , hardly older than [Myra]466-myra]7808-a young woman , hardly older than myra . What most distinguished [her]948-this lady was the harmony of [[her]948-this lady whole person]7809-her whole person ; [her]948-this lady graceful figure , [her]948-this lady fair and finely moulded shoulders , [her]948-this lady pretty teeth , and [her]948-this lady small extremities , seemed to blend with and become the soft vivacity of [her]948-this lady winning glance . “[2990-your aunt] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort looks well to - night , ” said [the neighbour of [Myra]466-myra]7810-the neighbour of myra . “[499-lady montfort] And is that [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ? Do [you]2991-you know , [I]0-i never saw [her]499-lady montfort before . ” “[499-lady montfort] Yes ; that is the famous Berengaria , [the Queen of Society]2992-the queen of society , and [the genius of Whiggism]2993-the genius of whiggism . ” In the evening , [a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society]7811-a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society , favoured [them]7812-them with a splendid specimen of [her]7811-a great lady , who was held to have the finest voice in society commanding skill , and then [Adriana]481-adriana was induced to gratify [[her]481-adriana friends]2771-her friends with a song , “[499-lady montfort] only one song , ” and that only on condition that [Myra]466-myra should accompany [her]481-adriana . [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel had a sweet and tender voice , and it had been finely cultivated ; [she]502-miss neuchatel would have been more than charming if [she]502-miss neuchatel had only taken interest in anything [she]502-miss neuchatel [herself]502-miss neuchatel did , or believed for a moment that [she]502-miss neuchatel could interest [others]728-others . When [she]502-miss neuchatel ceased , [a gentleman]741-a gentleman approached the instrument and addressed [her]502-miss neuchatel in terms of sympathy and deferential praise . [Myra]466-myra recognised [the knight of the garter]7816-the knight of the garter who had sat next to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [He]7816-the knight of the garter was somewhat advanced in middle life , tall and of a stately presence , with a voice more musical even than the tones which had recently enchanted every one . [His]7816-the knight of the garter countenance was impressive , a truly Olympian brow , but the lower part of the face indicated not feebleness , but flexibility , and [his]7816-the knight of the garter mouth was somewhat sensuous . [His]7816-the knight of the garter manner was at once winning ; natural , and singularly unaffected , and seemed to sympathise entirely with those whom [he]7816-the knight of the garter addressed . “[499-lady montfort] But [I]0-i have never been at [Hainault]111-hainault , ” said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman , continuing a conversation , “[0-i] and therefore could not hear [the nightingales]2994-the nightingales . [I]0-i am content [you]2995-you have brought one of [them]2994-the nightingales to [town]6995-town . ” “[2995-you] [Nightingales]2997-nightingales disappear in June , ” said [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars ; “[2995-you] so [our]2998-our season will be short . ” “[2997-nightingales] And where do [they]2997-nightingales travel to ? ” asked [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman . “[2997-nightingales] Ah ! that is a mystery , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[0-i] [You]0-i must ask [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel . ” “[502-miss neuchatel] But [she]502-miss neuchatel will not tell [me]0-i , ” said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman , for in truth [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel , though [he]2026-the gentleman had frequently addressed [her]502-miss neuchatel , had scarcely opened [her]502-miss neuchatel lips . “[502-miss neuchatel] Tell [your]2995-you secret , [Adriana]481-adriana , ” said [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , trying to force [her]2995-you to converse . “[481-adriana] [Adriana]481-adriana ! ” said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman . “[481-adriana] What a beautiful name ! [You]2995-you look with that flower , [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel , like [a bride of [Venice]129-venice]2999-a bride of venice . ” “[2999-a bride of venice] Nay , ” said [Myra]466-myra ; “[2999-a bride of venice] [the bride of [Venice]129-venice]3000-the bride of venice was [a stormy ocean]3001-a stormy ocean . ” “[3000-the bride of venice] And have [you]2995-you a Venetian name ? ” asked [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman . There was a pause , and then [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel , with an effort , murmured , “[2995-you] [She]481-adriana has a very pretty name . [Her]481-adriana name is [Myra]466-myra . ” “[481-adriana] [She]481-adriana seems to deserve it , ” said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman . “[481-adriana] So [you]3002-you like [[my]0-i daughter]7333-my daughter ’s singing , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , coming up to [them]3002-you . “[3002-you] [She]481-adriana does not much like singing in public , but [she]481-adriana is [a very good girl]3004-a very good girl , and always gives [me]0-i a song when [I]0-i come [home]726-home from business . ” “[481-adriana] [Fortunate man]3006-fortunate man ! ” said [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman . “[3006-fortunate man] [I]0-i wish [somebody]7483-somebody would sing to [me]0-i when [I]0-i come [home]726-home from business . ” “[7483-somebody] [You]3002-you should marry , [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[3002-you] and get [[your]3002-you wife]3010-your wife to sing to [you]3002-you . Is it not so , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars ? By the by , [I]0-i ought to introduce [you]482-miss ferrars to — [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ” [The Earl of [Roehampton]130-roehampton]503-the earl of roehampton was [the strongest member of [the government]818-the government]7824-the strongest member of the government , except , of course , [the premier]2980-the premier [himself]2980-the premier . [He]503-the earl of roehampton was [the man from whose combined force and flexibility of character]7827-the man from whose combined force and flexibility of character [the country]6643-the country had confidence that in all [their]6643-the country councils there would be no lack of courage , yet tempered with adroit discretion . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , though [an Englishman]2922-an englishman , was [an Irish peer]7830-an irish peer , and was resolved to remain so , for [he]503-the earl of roehampton fully appreciated the position , which united social distinction with the power of a seat in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . [He]503-the earl of roehampton was a very ambitious , and , as it was thought , [worldly man]7832-worldly man , deemed even by [many]2097-many to be unscrupulous , and yet [he]503-the earl of roehampton was romantic . A great favourite in society , and especially with the softer sex , somewhat late in life , [he]503-the earl of roehampton had married suddenly [a beautiful woman , who was without fortune]7834-a beautiful woman , who was without fortune , and not a member of [the enchanted circle in which [he]503-the earl of roehampton flourished]7835-the enchanted circle in which he flourished . The union had been successful , for [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was gifted with a sweet temper , and , though [people]6681-people said [he]503-the earl of roehampton had no heart , with a winning tenderness of disposition , or at least of manner , which at the same time charmed and soothed . [He]503-the earl of roehampton had been [a widower]7837-a widower for two years , and [the world]6658-the world was of opinion that [he]503-the earl of roehampton ought to marry again , and form this time [a becoming alliance]7839-a becoming alliance . In addition to [his]503-the earl of roehampton many recommendations [he]503-the earl of roehampton had now the inestimable reputation , which [no one]6647-no one had ever contemplated for [him]503-the earl of roehampton , of having been [a good husband]7841-a good husband . [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [Countess of Montfort]505-countess of montfort , was [a great friend of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]7842-a great friend of lord roehampton . [She]504-berengaria was accustomed to describe [herself]504-berengaria as “[0-i] the last of [his]3011-his conquests , ” and though [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort read characters and purposes with a glance , and was too sagacious to be deceived by [any one]1685-any one , even by [himself]503-the earl of roehampton , [his]503-the earl of roehampton gratified taste , for [he]503-the earl of roehampton scarcely had vanity , cherished the bright illusion of which [he]503-the earl of roehampton was conscious , and [he]503-the earl of roehampton responded to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort half sportively , half seriously , with an air of flattered devotion . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had inherited an ample estate , and [he]503-the earl of roehampton had generally been in office ; for [he]503-the earl of roehampton served [his]503-the earl of roehampton apprenticeship under [Perceval]496-perceval and [Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , and changed [his]503-the earl of roehampton party just in time to become [a member of the Cabinet of 1831]7844-a member of the cabinet of 1831 . Yet with all these advantages , whether it were the habit of [his]503-the earl of roehampton life , which was ever profuse , or that neglect of [his]503-the earl of roehampton private interests which almost inevitably accompanies the absorbing duties of public life , [his]503-the earl of roehampton affairs were always somewhat confused , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who wished to place [him]503-the earl of roehampton on a pinnacle , had resolved that [he]503-the earl of roehampton should marry [an heiress]866-an heiress . After long observation and careful inquiry and prolonged reflection , [the lady [she]499-lady montfort had fixed upon]7846-the lady she had fixed upon was [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel ; and [she]7846-the lady she had fixed upon it was who had made [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort cross [the room]943-the room and address [Adriana]481-adriana after [her]481-adriana song . “[3012-he] [He]3012-he is not young , ” reasoned [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [herself]499-lady montfort , “[3012-he] but [his]3012-he mind and manner are young , and that is everything . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i meet [youth]7685-youth every day who , compared with [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , could have no chance with [my]0-i sex — [men who can neither feel , nor think , nor converse]3014-men who can neither feel , nor think , nor converse . And then [he]3012-he is famous , and powerful , and fashionable , and knows how to talk to [women]900-women . And this must all tell with [[a banker]2714-a banker ’s daughter]3017-a banker ’s daughter , dying , of course , to be [a grande dame]3018-a grande dame . It will do . [He]3012-he may not be young , but [he]3012-he is irresistible . And [the father]1264-the father will like it , for [he]1264-the father told [me]0-i in confidence , at dinner , that [he]1264-the father wished [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to be [prime minister]6997-prime minister ; and with this alliance [he]3012-he will be . ” The plot being devised by a fertile brain never wanting in expedients , its development was skilfully managed , and its accomplishment anticipated with confidence . It was remarkable with what dexterity [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort were brought together . [[Berengaria]504-berengaria ’s lord]7849-berengaria ’s lord and [master]1652-master was in [the country]6643-the country , which [he]1652-master said [he]1652-master would not quit ; but this did not prevent [her]504-berengaria giving delightful little dinners and holding select assemblies on nights when there was [no dreadful House of Commons]7852-no dreadful house of commons , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort could be present . On most occasions , and especially on these latter ones , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort could not endure existence without [[her]499-lady montfort dear]7853-her dear [Adriana]481-adriana . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , who was a little in the plot , who at least smiled when [Berengaria]504-berengaria alluded to [her]504-berengaria enterprise , was not wanting in [his]469-mr. neuchatel contributions to its success . [He]469-mr. neuchatel hardly ever gave one of [his]469-mr. neuchatel famous banquets to which [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was not invited , and , strange to say , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , who had the reputation of being somewhat difficult on this head , always accepted the invitations . The crowning social incident , however , was when [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort opened [[his]0-i own house]2675-his own house for the first time since [his]0-i widowhood , and received [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels at a banquet not inferior to [their]468-the neuchatels own . This was a great triumph for [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who thought the end was at hand . “[1264-the father] Life is short , ” [she]499-lady montfort said to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort that evening . “[1264-the father] Why not settle it to - night ? ” “[1264-the father] Well , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[3021-you] [you]3021-you know [I]0-i never like anything precipitate . Besides , why should [the citadel]3022-the citadel surrender when [I]0-i have hardly entered on [my]0-i first parallel ? ” “[3023-an old - fashioned man] Ah ! those are old - fashioned tactics , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[3023-an old - fashioned man] Well , [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i am [an old - fashioned man]3023-an old - fashioned man . ” “[3023-an old - fashioned man] Be serious , now . [I]0-i want it settled before [Easter]131-easter . [I]0-i must go down to [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord then , and even before ; and [I]0-i should like to see this settled before [we]3025-we separate . ” “[0-i] Why does not [Montfort]499-lady montfort come up to [town]6995-town ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[499-lady montfort] [He]0-i is wanted . ” “[0-i] Well , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , with half a sigh , “[0-i] it is no use talking about it . [He]0-i will not come . [Our]3025-we society bores [him]0-i , and [he]0-i must be amused . [I]0-i write to [him]0-i every day , and sometimes twice a day , and pass [my]0-i life in collecting things to interest [him]0-i . [I]0-i would never leave [him]0-i for a moment , only [I]0-i know then that [he]0-i would get wearied of [me]0-i ; and [he]0-i thinks now — at least , [he]0-i once said so — that [he]0-i has never had a dull moment in [my]0-i company . ” “[0-i] How can [he]0-i find amusement in [the country]6643-the country ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] There is no sport now , and [a man]807-a man can not always be reading French novels . ” “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i send [amusing people]3029-amusing people down to [him]0-i , ” said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . “[0-i] It is difficult to arrange , for [he]0-i does not like toadies , which is so unreasonable , for [I]0-i know many toadies who are very pleasant . [Treeby]506-treeby is with [him]0-i now , and that is excellent , for [Treeby]506-treeby contradicts [him]0-i , and is scientific as well as fashionable , and gives [him]0-i the last news of the Sun as well as of [White ’s]3030-white ’s . [I]0-i want to get [this great African traveller]3031-this great african traveller to go down to [him]0-i ; but [one]6769-one can hardly send [a perfect stranger]3033-a perfect stranger as [a guest]2251-a guest . [I]0-i wanted [Treeby]506-treeby to take [him]0-i , but [Treeby]506-treeby refused — [men]1114-men are so selfish . [Treeby]506-treeby could have left [him]0-i [there]890-there , and [the traveller]3037-the traveller might have remained a week , told all [he]3037-the traveller had seen , and as much more as [he]3037-the traveller liked . [[My]0-i lord]7235-my lord can not stand [Treeby]506-treeby more than two days , and [Treeby]506-treeby can not stand [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord for a longer period , and that is why [they]3040-they are [such friends]3041-such friends . ” “[3042-a nos moutons] A sound basis of agreement , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[3042-a nos moutons] [I]0-i believe absence is often a great element of charm . ” “[3042-a nos moutons] But , [a nos moutons]3042-a nos moutons , ” resumed [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[3042-a nos moutons] [You]3043-you see now why [I]0-i am so anxious for a conclusion of [our]3044-our affair . [I]0-i think it is ripe ? ” “[0-i] Why do [you]0-i ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] Well , [she]3045-she must be very much in love with [you]0-i . ” “[3045-she] Has [she]3045-she told [you]0-i so ? ” “[3045-she] No ; but [she]3045-she looks in love . ” “[3045-she] [She]3045-she has never told [me]0-i so , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] Have [you]0-i told [her]3045-she ? ” “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i have not , ” said [[her]3045-she companion]7855-her companion . “[0-i] [I]0-i like [the family]891-the family — all of [them]891-the family . [I]0-i like [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel particularly . [I]0-i like [[his]469-mr. neuchatel house]7663-his house and style of living . [You]3048-you always meet [nice people there]3049-nice people there , and hear the last thing that has been said or done all over [the world]6658-the world . It is [a house where [you]3048-you are sure not to be dull]3051-a house where you are sure not to be dull . ” “[3048-you] [You]3048-you have described [a perfect home]3052-a perfect home , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[3048-you] and it awaits [you]3048-you . ” “[3048-you] Well , [I]0-i do not know , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[3048-you] Perhaps [I]0-i am fastidious , perhaps [I]0-i am content ; to be noticed sometimes by [a Lady Montfort]3053-a lady montfort should , [I]0-i think , satisfy [any man]3054-any man . ” “[0-i] Well , that is gallant , but it is not business , [[my]0-i dear lord]3055-my dear lord . [You]3048-you can count on [my]0-i devotion even when [you]3048-you are married ; but [I]0-i want to see [you]3048-you on a pinnacle , so that if anything happens there shall be no question who is to be [the first man in [this country]6657-this country]3056-the first man in this country . ” The meeting of parliament caused also the return of [Waldershare]442-waldershare to [England]7-england , and brought life and enjoyment to [[our]7856-our friends]6653-our friends in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street . [Waldershare]442-waldershare had not taken [his]442-waldershare seat in the autumn session . After the general election , [he]442-waldershare had gone abroad with [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , [the young nobleman who had taken [them]7859-them to [the Derby]2188-the derby]7858-the young nobleman who had taken them to the derby , and [they]7859-them had seen and done many strange things . During all [their]7859-them peregrinations , however , [Waldershare]442-waldershare maintained a constant correspondence with [Imogene]420-imogene , occasionally sending [her]420-imogene a choice volume , which [she]420-imogene was not only to read , but to prove [her]420-imogene perusal of it by forwarding to [him]442-waldershare a criticism of its contents . [Endymion]425-endymion was too much pleased to meet [Waldershare]442-waldershare again , and told [him]442-waldershare of the kind of intimacy [he]442-waldershare had formed with [Colonel Albert]466-myra and all about [the baron]1176-the baron . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was much interested in these details , and it was arranged that an opportunity should be taken to make [the colonel]2462-the colonel and [Waldershare]442-waldershare acquainted . This , however , was not an easy result to bring about , for [Waldershare]442-waldershare insisted on its not occurring formally , and as [the colonel]2462-the colonel maintained the utmost reserve with [the household]887-the household , and [Endymion]425-endymion had no room of reception , weeks passed over without [Waldershare]442-waldershare knowing more of [Colonel Albert]466-myra personally than sometimes occasionally seeing [him]442-waldershare mount [his]442-waldershare horse . In the meantime life in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , so far as [the Rodney family]2036-the rodney family were concerned , appeared to have re - assumed its pleasant , and what perhaps [we]7866-we are authorised in styling its normal condition . [They]2036-the rodney family went to the play two or three times a week , and there [Waldershare]442-waldershare or [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , frequently both , always joined [them]2036-the rodney family ; and then [they]2036-the rodney family came [home]726-home to supper , and then [they]2036-the rodney family smoked ; and sometimes there was a little singing , and sometimes a little whist . Occasionally there was only conversation , that is to say , [Waldershare]442-waldershare held forth , dilating on some wondrous theme , full of historical anecdote , and dazzling paradox , and happy phrase . [All]1288-all listened with interest , even those who did not understand [him]442-waldershare . Much of [his]442-waldershare talk was addressed really to [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , whose mind [he]442-waldershare was forming , as well as that of [Imogene]420-imogene . [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was [an hereditary Whig]7869-an hereditary whig , but had not personally committed [himself]507-lord beaumaris , and the ambition of [Waldershare]442-waldershare was to transform [him]507-lord beaumaris not only into [a Tory]7870-a tory , but one of the old rock , [a real Jacobite]7871-a real jacobite . “[725-the tory party] Is not [the Tory party]725-the tory party , ” [Waldershare]442-waldershare would exclaim , “[725-the tory party] a succession of heroic spirits , ‘ beautiful and swift , ’ ever in [the van]3059-the van , and foremost of [their]3060-their age?—Hobbes and [Bolingbroke]132-bolingbroke , [Hume]508-hume and [Adam Smith]509-adam smith , [Wyndham]510-wyndham and [Cobham]511-cobham , [Pitt]336-mr. pitt and [Grenville]338-grenville , [Canning]327-mr. canning and [Huskisson?—Are]512-huskisson?—are not the principles of Toryism those popular rights which [men]1114-men like [Shippen]513-shippen and [Hynde Cotton]514-hynde cotton flung in the face of [an alien monarch]3062-an alien monarch and [his]3062-an alien monarch mushroom aristocracy?—Place bills , triennial bills , opposition to standing armies , to peerage bills?—Are not the traditions of [the Tory party]725-the tory party the noblest pedigree in [the world]6658-the world ? Are not its illustrations that glorious martyrology , that opens with the name of [Falkland]515-falkland and closes with the name of [Canning]327-mr. canning ? ” “[327-mr. canning] [I]0-i believe it is all true , ” whispered [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris to [Sylvia]407-sylvia , who had really never heard of any of [these gentlemen]7872-these gentlemen before , but looked most sweet and sympathetic . “[0-i] [He]3065-his is [a wonderful man]7518-a wonderful man — [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , ” said [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo to [Rodney]408-mr. rodney , “[7518-a wonderful man] but [I]0-i fear not practical . ” One day , not very long after [his]3065-his return from [his]3065-his travels , [Waldershare]442-waldershare went to breakfast with [[his]3065-his uncle]7873-his uncle , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , now [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister , still unmarried , and living in [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square . Notwithstanding the difference of [their]3068-we politics , an affectionate intimacy subsisted between [them]3068-we ; indeed [Waldershare]442-waldershare was a favourite of [[his]3065-his uncle]7873-his uncle , who enjoyed the freshness of [his]442-waldershare mind , and quite appreciated [his]442-waldershare brilliancy of thought and speech , [his]442-waldershare quaint reading and effervescent imagination . “[0-i] And so [you]3067-you think [we]3068-we are in for life , [George]373-george , ” said [Mr. Wilson]516-mr. wilson , taking a piece of toast . “[0-i] [I]0-i do not . ” “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i go upon this , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] It is quite clear that [Peel]332-peel has nothing to offer [the country]6643-the country , and [the country]6643-the country will not rally round a negation . When [he]332-peel failed in ‘ 34 [they]3071-they said there had not been sufficient time for the reaction to work . Well , now , since then , it has had nearly three years , during which [[you]3067-you fellows]3072-you fellows have done everything to outrage every prejudice of [the constituency]3073-the constituency , and yet [they]3071-they have given [you]3067-you a majority . ” “[3071-they] Yes , that is all very well , ” replied [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “[3071-they] but [we]3068-we are [the Liberal shop]3074-the liberal shop , and [we]3068-we have [no Liberal goods on hand]3075-no liberal goods on hand ; [we]3068-we are [the party of movement]3076-the party of movement , and must perforce stand still . The fact is , all the great questions are settled . [No one]6647-no one will burn [his]6647-no one fingers with [the Irish Church]1821-the irish church again , in this generation certainly not , probably in no other ; [you]3067-you could not get [ten men]3079-ten men together in [any part of [the country]6643-the country]3080-any part of the country to consider the corn laws ; [I]0-i must confess [I]0-i regret it . [I]0-i still retain [my]0-i opinion that a moderate fixed duty would be a wise arrangement , but [I]0-i quite despair in [my]0-i time of any such advance of opinion ; as for the ballot , it is hardly tolerated in [debating societies]3082-debating societies . The present government , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear [George]373-george , will expire from inanition . [I]0-i always told [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet [they]6722-the cabinet were going on too fast . [They]6722-the cabinet should have kept back municipal reform . It would have carried [us]3085-us on for five years . It was [our]3085-us only piece de resistance . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i look upon [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons as a mere vestry , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] [I]0-i believe it to be completely used up . Reform has dished it . There are [no men]3087-no men , and naturally , because the constituencies elect [themselves]3087-no men , and [the constituencies]3088-the constituencies are the most mediocre of [the nation]7104-the nation . [The House of Commons]793-the house of commons now is like a spendthrift living on [[his]3091-his capital]3092-his capital . The business is done and the speeches are made by [men formed in the old school]3093-men formed in the old school . The influence of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons is mainly kept up by old social traditions . [I]0-i believe if [the eldest sons of peers now members]3095-the eldest sons of peers now members would all accept the Chiltern hundreds , and [the House]929-the house thus cease to be fashionable , before a year was past , it would be as odious and as contemptible as [the Rump Parliament]3097-the rump parliament . ” “[3097-the rump parliament] Well , [you]3098-you are now [the eldest son of a peer]3099-the eldest son of a peer , ” said [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , smiling . “[3097-the rump parliament] Why do [you]3098-you not set an example , instead of spending [[your]3098-you father]6930-your father ’s substance and [your]3098-you own in fighting [a corrupt borough]3101-a corrupt borough ? ” “[0-i] [I]0-i am [vox clamantis]517-vox clamantis , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] [I]0-i do not despair of its being done . But what [I]0-i want is some big guns to do it . Let [the eldest son of [a Tory duke]3103-a tory duke]3102-the eldest son of a tory duke and [the eldest son of [a Whig duke]3105-a whig duke]3104-the eldest son of a whig duke do the same thing on the same day , and give the reason why . If [Saxmundham]518-saxmundham , for example , and [Harlaxton]519-harlaxton would do it , the game would be up . ” “[518-saxmundham] On the contrary , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “[518-saxmundham] [Saxmundham]518-saxmundham , [I]0-i can tell [you]3098-you , will be [the new cabinet minister]3106-the new cabinet minister . ” “[3106-the new cabinet minister] [Degenerate land]3107-degenerate land ! ” exclaimed [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[3106-the new cabinet minister] Ah ! in the eighteenth century there was always a cause to sustain the political genius of [the country,—the]3108-the country,—the cause of [the rightful dynasty]3109-the rightful dynasty . ” “[401-god] Well , thank [God]401-god , [we]3110-we have got rid of all those troubles , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “[401-god] Rid of them ! [I]0-i do not know that . [I]0-i saw a great deal of [the Duke of [Modena]134-modena]3111-the duke of modena this year , and tried as well as [I]0-i could to open [his]3111-the duke of modena mind to the situation . ” “[3098-you] [[You]3098-you traitor]3112-you traitor ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “[3098-you] If [I]0-i were [Secretary of State]3113-secretary of state , [I]0-i would order [the butler]3114-the butler to arrest [you]3098-you immediately , and send [you]3098-you to [the Tower]3115-the tower in [a hack cab]3116-a hack cab ; but as [I]0-i am only [a President of [a Board]3118-a board and [[your]3098-you uncle]3119-your uncle]3117-a president of a board and your uncle , [you]3098-you will escape . ” “[3117-a president of a board and your uncle] Well , [I]0-i should think [all sensible men]3120-all sensible men , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[3120-all sensible men] of all parties will agree , that before [we]3121-we try a republic , it would be better to give a chance to [the rightful heir]3122-the rightful heir . ” “[3123-a republican] Well , [I]0-i am not [a republican]3123-a republican , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “[0-i] and [I]0-i think [Queen Victoria]520-queen victoria , particularly if [she]520-queen victoria make a wise and happy marriage , need not much fear [the Duke of [Modena]134-modena]3111-the duke of modena . ” “[3111-the duke of modena] [He]3111-the duke of modena is [[our]3121-we sovereign lord]3125-our sovereign lord , all the same , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[3111-the duke of modena] [I]0-i wish [he]3111-the duke of modena were more aware of it [himself]3111-the duke of modena . Instead of looking to a restoration to [his]3111-the duke of modena throne , [I]0-i found [him]3111-the duke of modena always harping on the fear of French invasion . [I]0-i could not make [him]3111-the duke of modena understand that [France]12-france was [[his]3111-the duke of modena natural ally]3126-his natural ally , and that without [her]520-queen victoria help , [Charlie]351-charles the first was not likely to have [his]351-charles the first own again . ” “[351-charles the first] Well , as [you]3127-you admire [pretenders]6767-pretenders , [George]373-george , [I]0-i wish [you]3127-you were in [my]0-i shoes this morning , for [I]0-i have got one of the most disagreeable interviews on hand which ever fell to [my]0-i lot . ” “[3129-my dear uncle] How so , [[my]0-i dear uncle]3129-my dear uncle ? ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , in a tone of sympathy , for [he]442-waldershare saw that the countenance of [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was disturbed . “[3129-my dear uncle] [[My]0-i unhappy ward]3130-my unhappy ward , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ; “[3127-you] [you]3127-you know , of course , something about [him]3130-my unhappy ward . ” “[3130-my unhappy ward] Well , [I]0-i was at [school]6723-school and college , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[3130-my unhappy ward] when it all happened . But [I]0-i have just heard that [you]3127-you had relations with [him]3130-my unhappy ward . ” “[3127-you] The most intimate ; and there is the bitterness . There existed between [[his]3130-my unhappy ward mother]6859-his mother [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina and [myself]0-i ties of entire friendship . In [her]359-queen agrippina last years and in [her]359-queen agrippina greatest adversity [she]359-queen agrippina appealed to [me]0-i to be [the guardian of [[her]359-queen agrippina son]955-her son]3133-the guardian of her son . [He]3130-my unhappy ward inherited all [her]359-queen agrippina beauty and apparently all [her]359-queen agrippina sweetness of disposition . [I]0-i took the greatest pains with [him]3130-my unhappy ward . [He]3130-my unhappy ward was at [Eton]25-eton , and did well [there]890-there . [He]3130-my unhappy ward was very popular ; [I]0-i never was so deceived in [a boy]789-a boy in [my]0-i life . [I]0-i though [him]3130-my unhappy ward the most docile of [human beings]3137-human beings , and that [I]0-i had gained over [him]3130-my unhappy ward an entire influence . [I]0-i am sure it would have been exercised for [his]3130-my unhappy ward benefit . In short , [I]0-i may say it now , [I]0-i looked upon [him]3130-my unhappy ward as [a son]6730-a son , and [he]3130-my unhappy ward certainly would have been [[my]0-i heir]3139-my heir ; and yet all this time , from [his]3130-my unhappy ward seventeenth year , [he]3130-my unhappy ward was immersed in political intrigue , and carrying on plots against [the sovereign of [[his]3130-my unhappy ward country]3141-his country]3140-the sovereign of his country , even under [my]0-i own roof . ” “[0-i] How very interesting ! ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] It may be interesting to [you]3142-you ; [I]0-i know what it cost [me]0-i . The greatest anxiety and sorrow , and even nearly compromised [my]0-i honour . Had [I]0-i not [a large - hearted chief]3143-a large - hearted chief and [a true man of [the world]6658-the world to deal with]3144-a true man of the world to deal with , [I]0-i must have retired from [the government]818-the government . ” “[3130-my unhappy ward] How could [he]3130-my unhappy ward manage it ? ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[3130-my unhappy ward] [You]3142-you have no conception of the devices and resources of [the secret societies of [Europe]6-europe]3147-the secret societies of europe , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “[3130-my unhappy ward] [[His]3130-my unhappy ward drawing - master]3148-his drawing - master , [[his]3130-my unhappy ward fencing - master]3149-his fencing - master , [[his]3130-my unhappy ward dancing - master]3150-his dancing - master , all [[his]3130-my unhappy ward professors of languages , who delighted [me]0-i by [their]3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity testimony to [his]3130-my unhappy ward accomplishments and [their]3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity praises of [his]3130-my unhappy ward quickness and assiduity]3151-his professors of languages , who delighted me by their testimony to his accomplishments and their praises of his quickness and assiduity , were active confederates in bringing about events which might have occasioned an European war . [He]3130-my unhappy ward left [me]0-i avowedly to pay a visit in [the country]6643-the country , and [I]0-i even received letters from [him]3130-my unhappy ward with the postmark of [the neighbouring town]3153-the neighbouring town ; letters all prepared beforehand . [My]0-i first authentic information as to [his]3130-my unhappy ward movements was to learn , that [he]3130-my unhappy ward had headed [an invading force]3154-an invading force , landed on [the shores which [he]3130-my unhappy ward claimed as [his]3130-my unhappy ward own]3155-the shores which he claimed as his own , was defeated and [a prisoner]7455-a prisoner . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i remember it , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] [I]0-i had just then gone up to [St. John ’s]135-st. john ’s , and [I]0-i remember reading it with the greatest excitement . ” “[0-i] All this was bad enough , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “[0-i] but this is not [my]0-i sorrow . [I]0-i saved [him]3130-my unhappy ward from death , or at least a dreadful imprisonment . [He]3130-my unhappy ward was permitted to sail to [America]136-america on [his]3130-my unhappy ward parole that [he]3130-my unhappy ward would never return to [Europe]6-europe , and [I]0-i was required , and on [his]3130-my unhappy ward solemn appeal [I]0-i consented , to give [my]0-i personal engagement that the compact should be sacred . Before two years had elapsed , supported all this time , too , by [my]0-i bounty , there was an attempt , almost successful , to assassinate [the king]6628-the king , and [[my]0-i ward]3158-my ward was discovered and seized in [the capital]3159-the capital . This time [he]3130-my unhappy ward was immured , and for life , in [the strongest fortress of [the country]6643-the country]3160-the strongest fortress of the country ; but [secret societies]6847-secret societies laugh at governments , and though [he]3130-my unhappy ward endured a considerable imprisonment , [the world]6658-the world has recently been astounded by hearing that [he]3130-my unhappy ward had escaped . Yes ; [he]3130-my unhappy ward is in [London]10-london and has been [here]1520-here , though in studied obscurity , for some little time . [He]3130-my unhappy ward has never appealed to [me]0-i until within these few days , and now only on the ground that there are some family affairs which can not be arranged without [my]0-i approval . [I]0-i had great doubts whether [I]0-i should receive [him]3130-my unhappy ward . [I]0-i feel [I]0-i ought not to have done so . But [I]0-i hesitated , and [I]0-i know not what may be the truth about [women]900-women , but of this [I]0-i am quite sure , [the man who hesitates]3166-the man who hesitates is lost . ” “[3166-the man who hesitates] How [I]0-i should like to present at the interview , [[my]0-i dear uncle]3129-my dear uncle ! ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] And [I]0-i should not be sorry to have [a witness]3168-a witness , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “[0-i] but it is impossible . [I]0-i am ashamed to say how unhinged [I]0-i feel ; [no person , and no memories]3169-no person , and no memories , ought to exercise such an influence over one . To tell [you]3129-my dear uncle the truth , [I]0-i encouraged [your]3129-my dear uncle pleasant gossip at breakfast by way of distraction at this moment , and now ” — — At this moment , [the groom of the chambers]1246-the groom of the chambers entered and announced “[3170-his] [[His]3170-his royal highness]3171-his royal highness , [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . ” [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , who was too agitated to speak , waved [his]326-mr. wilton hand to [Waldershare]442-waldershare to retire , and [[his]326-mr. wilton nephew]2707-his nephew vanished . As [Waldershare]442-waldershare was descending the staircase , [he]442-waldershare drew back on a landing - place to permit [the prince]7878-the prince to advance undisturbed . [The prince]7878-the prince apparently did not observe [him]442-waldershare , but when [Waldershare]442-waldershare caught the countenance of [the visitor]7880-the visitor , [he]442-waldershare started . “[0-i] [I]0-i know , [sir]6912-sir , [you]6912-sir are prejudiced against [me]0-i , ” said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , bowing before [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton with a sort of haughty humility , “[6912-sir] and therefore [I]0-i the more appreciate [your]6912-sir condescension in receiving [me]0-i . ” “[6912-sir] [I]0-i have no wish to refer to the past , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton somewhat sternly . “[6912-sir] [You]6912-sir mentioned in [your]6912-sir letter that [my]0-i co - operation was necessary with reference to [your]6912-sir private affairs , of which [I]0-i once was [a trustee]3173-a trustee , and under those circumstances [I]0-i felt it [my]0-i duty to accede to [your]6912-sir request . [I]0-i wish [our]3174-our communication to be limited to that business . ” “[0-i] It shall be so strictly , ” said [the prince]7878-the prince ; “[0-i] [you]6912-sir may remember , [sir]6912-sir , that at the unhappy period when [we]3174-our were deprived of [our]3174-our throne , the name of [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina was inscribed on the great book of [the state]1022-the state for a considerable sum , for which the credit of [the state]1022-the state was pledged to [her]359-queen agrippina . It was strictly [her]359-queen agrippina private property , and had mainly accrued through the sale of the estates of [[her]359-queen agrippina ancestors]3178-her ancestors . This sum was confiscated , and several other amounts , which belonged to [members of [our]3174-our house]3179-members of our house and to [[our]3174-our friends]6653-our friends . It was an act of pure rapine , so gross , that as time revolved , and the sense of justice gradually returned to the hearts of [men]1114-men , restitution was made in every instance except [my]0-i own , though [I]0-i have reason to believe that individual claim was the strongest . [[My]0-i bankers]3182-my bankers , [the house of [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]7431-the house of neuchatel , who have much interested [themselves]3182-my bankers in this matter , and have considerable influence with [the government that succeeded [us]3174-our]3184-the government that succeeded us , have brought things to this pass , that [we]3174-our have reason to believe [our]3174-our claim would be conceded , if some of [the foreign governments]3185-the foreign governments , and especially [the government of [this country]6657-this country]3186-the government of this country , would signify that the settlement would not be disagreeable to [them]3185-the foreign governments . ” And [the prince]7878-the prince ceased , and raising [his]7878-the prince eyes , which were downcast as [he]7878-the prince spoke , looked [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton straight in the face . “[3188-her] Before such a proposal could even be considered by [[Her]3188-her Majesty]3189-her majesty ’s Government , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton with a reddening cheek , “[3188-her] the intimation must be made to [them]3185-the foreign governments by authority . If [the minister of [[your]3191-your country]6760-your country]3190-the minister of your country has such an intimation to make to [ours]3174-our , [he]3190-the minister of your country should address [himself]3190-the minister of your country to the proper quarter , to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ” “[3190-the minister of your country] [I]0-i understand , ” said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan ; “[3190-the minister of your country] but [governments]3193-governments , like [individuals]3194-individuals , sometimes shrink from formality . [The government of [[my]0-i country]6831-my country]3195-the government of my country will act on the intimation , but [they]3195-the government of my country do not care to make it an affair of despatches . ” “[3195-the government of my country] There is only one way of transacting business , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton frigidly , and as if , so far as [he]0-i was concerned , the interview was ended . “[0-i] [I]0-i have been advised on high authority , ” said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , speaking very slowly , “[3195-the government of my country] that if [any member of the present cabinet]3197-any member of the present cabinet will mention in conversation to [the representative of [[my]0-i country]6831-my country here]3198-the representative of my country here , that the act of justice would not be disagreeable to [the British Government]138-the british government , the affair is finished . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i doubt whether [any one of [[my]0-i colleagues]3201-my colleagues]3200-any one of my colleagues would be prepared to undertake a personal interference of that kind with [a foreign government]3202-a foreign government , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton stiffly . “[0-i] For [my]0-i own part , [I]0-i have had quite enough of such interpositions never to venture on them again . ” “[0-i] The expression of feeling desired would involve no sort of engagement , ” said [the imperturbable prince]7883-the imperturbable prince . “[0-i] That depends on the conscience of [the individual who interferes]3203-the individual who interferes . [No man of honour]3204-no man of honour would be justified in so interposing if [he]3204-no man of honour believed [he]3204-no man of honour was thus furnishing arms against [the very government of which [he]3204-no man of honour solicited the favour]3205-the very government of which he solicited the favour . ” “[3204-no man of honour] But why should [he]3204-no man of honour believe this ? ” asked [the prince]7878-the prince with great calmness . “[0-i] [I]0-i think upon reflection , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , taking up at the same time an opened letter which was before [him]0-i , as if [he]0-i wished to resume the private business on which [he]0-i had been previously engaged , “[3204-no man of honour] that [[your]0-i royal highness]3206-your royal highness might find very adequate reasons for the belief . ” “[3206-your royal highness] [I]0-i would put this before [you]0-i with great deference , [sir]6912-sir , ” said [the prince]7878-the prince . “[0-i] Take [my]0-i own case ; is it not more likely that [I]0-i should lead that life of refined retirement , which [I]0-i really desire , were [I]0-i in possession of the means to maintain such a position with becoming dignity , than if [I]0-i were distressed , and harassed , and disgusted , every day , with sights and incidents which alike outrage [my]0-i taste and self - respect ? It is not prosperity , according to common belief , that makes [conspirators]3208-conspirators . ” “[0-i] [You]0-i were in a position , and a refined position , ” rejoined [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton sharply ; “[0-i] [you]0-i had means adequate to all that [a gentleman]741-a gentleman could desire , and might have been [a person of great consideration]3210-a person of great consideration , and [you]0-i wantonly destroyed all this . ” “[0-i] It might be remembered that [I]0-i was young . ” “[0-i] Yes , [you]0-i were young , very young , and [your]0-i folly was condoned . [You]0-i might have begun life again , for to [the world]6658-the world at least [you]0-i were [a man of honour]1788-a man of honour . [You]0-i had not deceived [the world]6658-the world , whatever [you]0-i might have done to [others]728-others . ” “[0-i] If [I]0-i presume to make another remark , ” said [the prince]7878-the prince calmly , but pale , “[0-i] it is only , believe [me]0-i , [sir]6912-sir , from the profound respect [I]0-i feel for [you]6912-sir . Do not misunderstand these feelings , [sir]6912-sir . [They]3217-they are not unbecoming the past . Now that [[my]0-i mother]3218-my mother has departed , there is [no one to whom [I]0-i am attached except [yourself]6912-sir]3219-no one to whom i am attached except yourself . [I]0-i have no feeling whatever towards [any other human being]3220-any other human being . All [my]0-i thought and all [my]0-i sentiment are engrossed by [[my]0-i country]6831-my country . But pardon [me]0-i , [dear sir]3222-dear sir , for so let [me]0-i call [you]3222-dear sir , if [I]0-i venture to say that , in [your]3222-dear sir decision on [my]0-i conduct , [you]3222-dear sir have never taken into consideration the position which [I]0-i inherited . ” “[3222-dear sir] [I]0-i do not follow [you]0-i , [sir]6912-sir . ” “[0-i] [You]3222-dear sir never will remember that [I]0-i am [the child of destiny]3224-the child of destiny , ” said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . “[3224-the child of destiny] That destiny will again place [me]0-i on the throne of [[my]0-i fathers]3225-my fathers . That is as certain as [I]0-i am now speaking to [you]3222-dear sir . But destiny for its fulfilment ordains action . [Its]3226-its decrees are inexorable , but they are obscure , and the being whose career it directs is as a man travelling in a dark night ; [he]3227-he reaches [his]3227-he goal even without the aid of stars or moon . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i really do not understand what destiny means , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “[0-i] [I]0-i understand what conduct means , and [I]0-i recognise that it should be regulated by truth and honour . [I]0-i think [a man]807-a man had better have nothing to do with destiny , particularly if it is to make [him]807-a man forfeit [his]807-a man parole . ” “[6912-sir] Ah ! [sir]6912-sir , [I]0-i well know that on that head [you]6912-sir entertain a great prejudice in [my]0-i respect . Believe [me]0-i it is not just . [Even lawyers]3230-even lawyers acknowledge that a contract which is impossible can not be violated . [My]0-i return from [America]136-america was inevitable . The aspirations of [a great people]3231-a great people and of [many communities]3232-many communities required [my]0-i presence in [Europe]6-europe . [My]0-i return was the natural development of the inevitable principle of historical necessity . ” “[3233-her] Well , that principle is not recognised by [[Her]3233-her Majesty ’s Ministers]3234-her majesty ’s ministers , ” said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and both [himself]326-mr. wilton and [the prince]7878-the prince seemed to rise at the same time . “[0-i] [I]0-i thank [you]6912-sir , [sir]6912-sir , for this interview , ” said [[his]0-i royal highness]3171-his royal highness . “[6912-sir] [You]6912-sir will not help [me]0-i , but what [I]0-i require will happen by some other means . It is necessary , and therefore it will occur . ” [The prince]7878-the prince remounted [his]7878-the prince horse , and rode off quickly till [he]7878-the prince reached [the Strand]1992-the strand , where obstacles to rapid progress commenced , and though impatient , it was some time before [he]7878-the prince reached [Bishopsgate Street]106-bishopsgate street . [He]7878-the prince entered [the spacious courtyard of [a noble mansion]7892-a noble mansion]7891-the spacious courtyard of a noble mansion , and , giving [his]7878-the prince horse to [the groom]7893-the groom , inquired for [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , to whom [he]7878-the prince was at once ushered,—seated in [a fine apartment]7894-a fine apartment at a table covered with many papers . “[3236-my prince] Well , [[my]0-i prince]3236-my prince , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel with a smiling eye , “[3236-my prince] what brings [such a great man]3237-such a great man into [the City]6868-the city to - day ? Have [you]3236-my prince seen [[your]3236-my prince great friend]3239-your great friend ? ” And then [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan gave [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel a succinct but sufficient summary of [his]469-mr. neuchatel recent interview . “[3236-my prince] Ah ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[3236-my prince] so it is , so it is ; [I]0-i dare say if [you]3236-my prince were received at [St. James ’]64-st. james , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton would not be so very particular ; but [we]3240-we must take things as [we]3240-we find them . If [[our]3240-we fine friends]3241-our fine friends will not help [us]3240-we , [you]3236-my prince must try [us]3240-we [poor business men in [the City]6868-the city]3242-poor business men in the city . [We]3240-we can manage things here sometimes which puzzle [them]3242-poor business men in the city at [the West End]140-the west end . [I]0-i saw [you]3236-my prince were disturbed when [you]3236-my prince came in . Put on a good countenance . [Nobody]2478-nobody should ever look anxious except [those who have no anxiety]3245-those who have no anxiety . [I]0-i dare say [you]3236-my prince would like to know how [your]3236-my prince account is . [I]0-i will send for it . It is not so bad as [you]3236-my prince think . [I]0-i put a thousand pounds to it in the hope that [[your]3236-my prince fine friend]3246-your fine friend would help [us]3240-we , but [I]0-i shall not take it off again . [[My]0-i Louis]3247-my louis is going to - night to [Paris]43-paris , and [he]3247-my louis shall call upon [the ministers]7762-the ministers and see what can be done . In the meantime , good appetite , [sir]6912-sir . [I]0-i am going to luncheon , and there is a place for [you]3236-my prince . And [I]0-i will show [you]3236-my prince [my]0-i Gainsborough that [I]0-i have just bought , from [a family for whom it was painted]3250-a family for whom it was painted . The face is divine , very like [our]3240-we [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars . [I]0-i am going to send the picture down to [Hainault]111-hainault . [I]0-i wo n’t tell [you]3236-my prince what [I]0-i gave for it , because perhaps [you]3236-my prince would tell [[my]0-i wife]7422-my wife and [she]7422-my wife would be very angry . [She]7422-my wife would want the money for [an infant school]3252-an infant school . But [I]0-i think [she]7422-my wife has schools enough . Now to lunch . ” On the afternoon of this day there was a half - holiday at [the office]1917-the office , and [Endymion]425-endymion had engaged to accompany [Waldershare]442-waldershare on some expedition . [They]3240-we had been talking together in [[his]425-endymion room]1563-his room where [Waldershare]442-waldershare was finishing [his]442-waldershare careless toilette , which however was never finished , and [they]3240-we had just opened the house door and were sallying forth when [Colonel Albert]466-myra rode up . [He]0-i gave a kind nod to [Endymion]425-endymion , but did not speak , and [the companions]712-the companions went on . “[482-miss ferrars] By the by , [Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , pressing [his]425-endymion arm and bubbling with excitement , “[482-miss ferrars] [I]0-i have found out who [[your]482-miss ferrars colonel]3253-your colonel is . It is a wondrous tale , and [I]0-i will tell it all to [you]482-miss ferrars as [we]3254-we go on . ” [Endymion]425-endymion had now passed three years of [his]425-endymion life in [London]10-london , and considering the hard circumstances under which [he]425-endymion had commenced this career , [he]425-endymion might on the whole look back to those years without dissatisfaction . Three years ago [he]425-endymion was poor and friendless , utterly ignorant of [the world]6658-the world , and with nothing to guide [him]425-endymion but [his]425-endymion own good sense . [His]425-endymion slender salary had not yet been increased , but with the generosity and aid of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister and the liberality of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , [he]425-endymion was easy in [his]425-endymion circumstances . Through [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys , [he]425-endymion had become acquainted with a certain sort of miscellaneous life , a knowledge of which is highly valuable to [a youth]7900-a youth , but which is seldom attained without risk . [Endymion]425-endymion , on the contrary , was always guarded from danger . Through [his]425-endymion most unexpected connection with [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family , [he]425-endymion had seen something of life in circles of refinement and high consideration , and had even caught glimpses of that great world of which [he]425-endymion read so much and heard [people]6681-people talk more , the world of [the Lord Roehamptons]522-the roehamptons and [the Lady Montforts]523-the montforts , and all [those dazzling people whose sayings and doings form the taste , and supply the conversation]7903-those dazzling people whose sayings and doings form the taste , and supply the conversation , and leaven the existence of admiring or [wondering millions]7904-wondering millions . None of these incidents , however , had induced any change in the scheme of [his]425-endymion existence . [Endymion]425-endymion was still content with [his]425-endymion cleanly and airy garret ; still dined at [Joe ’s]430-joe ; was still sedulous at [[his]425-endymion office]6810-his office , and always popular with [[his]425-endymion fellow clerks]7906-his fellow clerks . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , indeed , who studied the “[0-i] Morning Post ” with intentness , had discovered the name of [Endymion]425-endymion in the elaborate lists of attendants on [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel ’s receptions , and had duly notified the important event to [[his]429-seymour hicks colleagues]1237-his colleagues ; but [Endymion]425-endymion was not severely bantered on the occasion , for , since the withdrawal of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe from the bureau , the stock of envy at [Somerset House]72-somerset house was sensibly diminished . [[His]425-endymion lodging]7908-his lodging at [the Rodneys ’]7007-the rodneys ’ , however , had brought [Endymion]425-endymion something more valuable than an innocuous familiarity with [their]7007-the rodneys ’ various and suggestive life . In the friendship of [Waldershare]442-waldershare [he]425-endymion found a rich compensation for being withdrawn from [[his]425-endymion school]1071-his school and deprived of [his]425-endymion university . The care of [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father had made [Endymion]425-endymion [a good classical scholar]7912-a good classical scholar , and [he]425-endymion had realised a degree of culture which it delighted [the brilliant and eccentric Waldershare]442-waldershare to enrich and to complete . [Waldershare]442-waldershare guided [his]425-endymion opinions , and directed [his]425-endymion studies , and formed [his]425-endymion taste . Alone at night in [[his]425-endymion garret]7913-his garret , there was no solitude , for [he]425-endymion had always some book or some periodical , English or foreign , with which [Waldershare]442-waldershare had supplied [him]425-endymion , and which [he]442-waldershare assured [Endymion]425-endymion it was absolutely necessary that [he]425-endymion should read and master . Nor was [his]425-endymion acquaintance with [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius less valuable , or less fruitful of results . [He]376-baron sergius too became interested in [Endymion]425-endymion , and poured forth to [him]425-endymion , apparently without reserve , all the treasures of [his]425-endymion vast experience of [men]1114-men and things , especially with reference to the conduct of external affairs . [He]376-baron sergius initiated [him]425-endymion in the cardinal principles of the policies of [different nations]7915-different nations ; [he]376-baron sergius revealed to [him]425-endymion the real character of [the chief actors in the scene]7916-the chief actors in the scene . “[482-miss ferrars] The first requisite , ” [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius would say , “[482-miss ferrars] in the successful conduct of public affairs is a personal acquaintance with [the statesmen engaged]3255-the statesmen engaged . It is possible that events may not depend now , so much as they did a century ago , on individual feeling , but , even if prompted by general principles , their application and management are always coloured by the idiosyncrasy of [the chief actors]3256-the chief actors . The great advantage which [[your]3257-your [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3258-your lord roehampton , for example , has over all [[his]3258-your lord roehampton colleagues]1237-his colleagues in la haute politique , is that [he]3258-your lord roehampton was [one of [[your]3257-your plenipotentiaries at the Congress of [Vienna]28-vienna]3261-your plenipotentiaries at the congress of vienna]3260-one of your plenipotentiaries at the congress of vienna . There [he]3258-your lord roehampton learned to gauge [the men who govern [the world]6658-the world]3262-the men who govern the world . Do [you]3257-your think [a man like that , called upon to deal with a Metternich]3264-a man like that , called upon to deal with a metternich or [a Pozzo]3265-a pozzo , has no advantage over [an individual who never leaves [his]3266-an individual who never leaves his chair in downing street except to kill grouse chair in [Downing Street]4-downing street except to kill grouse]3266-an individual who never leaves his chair in downing street except to kill grouse ? Pah ! [Metternich]354-metternich and [Pozzo]524-pozzo know very well that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort knows [them]3267-they , and [they]3267-they set about affairs with [him]3258-your lord roehampton in a totally different spirit from that with which [they]3267-they circumvent [some statesman who has issued from the barricades of [Paris]43-paris]3268-some statesman who has issued from the barricades of paris . ” Nor must it be forgotten that [[his]3258-your lord roehampton debating society]7917-his debating society and the acquaintance which [he]3258-your lord roehampton had formed [there]890-there , were highly beneficial to [Endymion]425-endymion . Under the roof of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]7919-mr. bertie tremaine [he]3258-your lord roehampton enjoyed the opportunity of forming an acquaintance with a large body of [young men of breeding , of high education , and full of ambition]7920-young men of breeding , of high education , and full of ambition , that was a substitute for the society , becoming [his]3258-your lord roehampton youth and station , which [he]3258-your lord roehampton had lost by not going to [the university]801-the university . With [all these individuals]7922-all these individuals , and with all [their]7922-all these individuals circles , [Endymion]425-endymion was a favourite . No doubt [his]425-endymion good looks , [his]425-endymion mien — which was both cheerful and pensive — [his]425-endymion graceful and quiet manners , all told in [his]425-endymion favour , and gave [him]425-endymion a good start , but further acquaintance always sustained the first impression . [He]425-endymion was intelligent and well - informed , without any alarming originality , or too positive convictions . [He]425-endymion listened not only with patience but with interest to all , and ever avoided controversy . Here are some of the elements of [a man]807-a man ’s popularity . What was [his]425-endymion intellectual reach , and what [his]425-endymion real character , it was difficult at this time to decide . [He]425-endymion was still very young , only on the verge of [his]425-endymion twentieth year ; and [his]425-endymion character had no doubt been influenced , it might be suppressed , by the crushing misfortunes of [[his]425-endymion family]1426-his family . The influence of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister was supreme over [him]425-endymion . [She]1096-his sister had never reconciled [herself]1096-his sister to [their]7926-their fall . [She]1096-his sister had existed only on the solitary idea of regaining [their]7926-their position , and [she]1096-his sister had never omitted an occasion to impress upon [him]425-endymion that [he]425-endymion had a great mission , and that , aided by [her]1096-his sister devotion , [he]425-endymion would fulfil it . What [his]425-endymion own conviction on this subject was may be obscure . Perhaps [he]425-endymion was organically of that cheerful and easy nature , which is content to enjoy the present , and not brood over the past . The future may throw light upon all these points ; at present it may be admitted that the three years of seemingly bitter and mortifying adversity have not been altogether wanting in beneficial elements in the formation of [his]425-endymion character and the fashioning of [his]425-endymion future life . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort heard with great satisfaction from [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was going to pay a visit to [Hainault]111-hainault at Easter , and that [he]425-endymion had asked [himself]425-endymion . [She]499-lady montfort playfully congratulated [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel on the subject , and spoke as if the affair was almost concluded . [That lady]1617-that lady , however , received the intimation with a serious , not to say distressed countenance . [She]499-lady montfort said that [she]499-lady montfort should be grieved to lose [Adriana]481-adriana under any circumstances ; but if [her]499-lady montfort marriage in time was a necessity , [she]499-lady montfort trusted [she]499-lady montfort might be united to [some one who would not object to becoming a permanent inmate of [[their]7929-their house]1697-their house]7928-some one who would not object to becoming a permanent inmate of their house . What [she]499-lady montfort [herself]499-lady montfort desired for [[her]499-lady montfort daughter]1609-her daughter was a union with [some clergyman]7932-some clergyman , and if possible , [the rector of [[their]7929-their own parish]7934-their own parish]7933-the rector of their own parish . But it was too charming a dream to realise . [The rectory at [Hainault]111-hainault]7935-the rectory at hainault was almost in [the Park]1663-the park , and was [the prettiest house in [the world]6658-the world]7937-the prettiest house in the world , with [the most lovely garden]7939-the most lovely garden . [She]499-lady montfort [herself]499-lady montfort much preferred [it]7935-the rectory at hainault to [the great mansion]7940-the great mansion — and so on . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort stared at [her]499-lady montfort with impatient astonishment , and then said , “[3269-your] [[Your]3269-your daughter]3270-your daughter , [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , ought to make an alliance which would place [her]3270-your daughter at the head of society . ” “[3269-your] What a fearful destiny , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , “[3269-your] for [any one]1685-any one , but overwhelming for one who must feel the whole time that [she]3270-your daughter occupies a position not acquired by [her]3270-your daughter personal qualities ! ” “[481-adriana] [Adriana]481-adriana is pretty , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[481-adriana] [I]0-i think [her]481-adriana more than pretty ; [she]481-adriana is highly accomplished and in every way pleasing . What can [you]3269-your mean , then , [[my]0-i dear madam]3272-my dear madam , by supposing [she]481-adriana would occupy a position not acquired by [her]481-adriana personal qualities ? ” [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel sighed and shook [her]476-mrs. neuchatel head , and then said , “[3269-your] [We]3273-we need not have any controversy on this subject . [I]0-i have no reason to believe there is any foundation for [my]0-i fears . [We]3273-we all like and admire [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . It is impossible not to admire and like [him]3274-he . [So great a man , and yet so gentle and so kind , so unaffected]3275-so great a man , and yet so gentle and so kind , so unaffected — [I]0-i would say , so unsophisticated ; but [he]3274-he has never given the slightest intimation , either to [me]0-i or [[her]481-adriana father]918-her father , that [he]3274-he seriously admired [Adriana]481-adriana , and [I]0-i am sure if [he]3274-he had said anything to [her]481-adriana [she]481-adriana would have told [us]3273-we . ” “[481-adriana] [He]3274-he is always here , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[3274-he] and [he]3274-he is [a man who used to go nowhere except for form]3277-a man who used to go nowhere except for form . Besides , [I]0-i know that [he]3274-he admires [her]481-adriana , that [he]3274-he is in love with [her]481-adriana , and [I]0-i have not a doubt that [he]3274-he has invited [himself]3274-he to [Hainault]111-hainault in order to declare [his]3274-he feelings to [her]481-adriana . ” “[3274-he] How very dreadful ! ” exclaimed [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . “[3274-he] What are [we]3273-we to do ? ” “[3274-he] To do ! ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “[3274-he] why , sympathise with [his]3274-he happiness , and complete it . [You]3278-you will have [a son - in - law of whom [you]3278-you may well be proud]3279-a son - in - law of whom you may well be proud , and [Adriana]481-adriana a husband who , thoroughly knowing [the world]6658-the world , and [women]900-women , and [himself]3274-he , will be devoted to [her]481-adriana ; will be [a guide and friend]3282-a guide and friend , [a guide that will never lecture]3283-a guide that will never lecture , and [a friend who will always charm , for there is no companion in [the world]6658-the world like [him]3274-he]3284-a friend who will always charm , for there is no companion in the world like him , and [I]0-i think [I]0-i ought to know , ” added [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[0-i] for [I]0-i always tell [him]3274-he that [I]0-i was the last of [his]3274-he conquests , and [I]0-i shall ever be grateful to [him]3274-he for [his]3274-he having spared to [me]0-i so much of [[his]3274-he society]3286-his society . ” “[481-adriana] [Adriana]481-adriana on this matter will decide for [herself]481-adriana , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , in a serious tone , and with a certain degree of dignity . “[481-adriana] Neither [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , nor [myself]0-i , have ever attempted to control [her]481-adriana feelings in this respect . ” “[469-mr. neuchatel] Well , [I]0-i am now about to see [Adriana]481-adriana , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “[0-i] [I]0-i know [she]481-adriana is at [home]726-home . If [I]0-i had not been obliged to go to [Princedown]141-princedown , [I]0-i would have asked [you]0-i to let [me]0-i pass Easter at [Hainault]111-hainault [myself]0-i . ” On this very afternoon , when [Myra]466-myra , who had been walking in [Regent ’s Park]142-regent ’s park with [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , returned [home]726-home , [she]466-myra found [Adriana]481-adriana agitated , and really in tears . “[0-i] What is all this , [dearest]3288-dearest ? ” inquired [[her]481-adriana friend]2053-her friend . “[0-i] [I]0-i am too unhappy , ” sobbed [Adriana]481-adriana , and then [she]481-adriana told [Myra]466-myra that [she]481-adriana had had a visit from [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and all that had occurred in it . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had absolutely congratulated [her]481-adriana on [her]481-adriana approaching alliance with [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and when [she]481-adriana altogether disclaimed it , and expressed [her]481-adriana complete astonishment at the supposition , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had told [her]481-adriana [she]481-adriana was not justified in giving [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort so much encouragement and trifling with [a man of [his]7944-a man of his high character and position high character and position]7944-a man of his high character and position . “[0-i] Fancy [my]0-i giving encouragement to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]481-adriana , and [she]481-adriana threw [her]481-adriana arms round the neck of [the friend who was to console [her]481-adriana]7945-the friend who was to console her . “[0-i] [I]0-i agree with [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , ” said [Myra]466-myra , releasing [herself]466-myra with gentleness from [[her]466-myra distressed friend]7946-her distressed friend . “[0-i] It may have been unconsciously on [your]0-i part , but [I]0-i think [you]0-i have encouraged [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [He]3289-he is constantly conversing with [you]0-i , and [he]3289-he is always here , where [he]3289-he never was before , and , as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort says , why should [he]3289-he have asked [himself]3289-he to pass the Easter at [Hainault]111-hainault if it were not for [[your]0-i society]3290-your society ? ” “[3289-he] [He]3289-he invited [himself]3289-he to [Hainault]111-hainault , because [he]3289-he is so fond of [papa]6966-papa , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana . “[3289-he] So much the better , if [he]3289-he is to be [[your]0-i husband]7337-your husband . That will be an additional element of domestic happiness . ” “[466-myra] O [Myra]466-myra ! that [you]0-i should say such things ! ” exclaimed [Adriana]481-adriana . “[0-i] What things ? ” “[0-i] That [I]0-i should marry [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i never said anything of the kind . Whom [you]0-i should marry is a question [you]0-i must decide for [yourself]0-i . All that [I]0-i said was , that if [you]0-i marry [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , it is fortunate [he]3289-he is so much liked by [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . ” “[469-mr. neuchatel] [I]0-i shall not marry [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana with some determination , “[0-i] and if [he]3289-he has condescended to think of marrying [me]0-i , ” [she]481-adriana continued , “[3289-he] as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort says , [I]0-i think [his]3289-he motives are so obvious that if [I]0-i felt for [him]3289-he any preference it would be immediately extinguished . ” “[3289-he] Ah ! now [you]0-i are going to ride [your]0-i hobby , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear [Adriana]481-adriana . On that subject [we]3294-we never can agree ; were [I]0-i [an heiress]866-an heiress , [I]0-i should have as little objection to be married for [my]0-i fortune as [my]0-i face . [Husbands]7749-husbands , as [I]0-i have heard , do not care for the latter too long . Have more confidence in [yourself]0-i , [Adriana]481-adriana . If [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort wishes to marry [you]0-i , it is that [he]3289-he is pleased with [you]0-i personally , that [he]3289-he appreciates [your]0-i intelligence , [your]0-i culture , [your]0-i accomplishments , [your]0-i sweet disposition , and [your]0-i gentle nature . If in addition to these gifts [you]0-i have wealth , and even great wealth , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort will not despise it , will not — for [I]0-i wish to put it frankly — be uninfluenced by the circumstances , for [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort is [a wise man]3297-a wise man ; but [he]3289-he would not marry [you]0-i if [he]3289-he did not believe that [you]0-i would make for [him]3289-he a delightful companion in life , that [you]0-i would adorn [his]3289-he circle and illustrate [his]3289-he name . ” “[0-i] Ah ! [I]0-i see [you]3298-you are all in the plot against [me]0-i , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana . “[3298-you] [I]0-i have [no friend]3299-no friend . ” “[3298-you] [[My]0-i dear]6649-my dear [Adriana]481-adriana , [I]0-i think [you]481-adriana are unreasonable ; [I]0-i could say even unkind . ” “[0-i] Oh ! pardon [me]0-i , [dear Myra]466-myra , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana , “[466-myra] but [I]0-i really am so very unhappy . ” “[0-i] About what ? [You]0-i are [[your]0-i own mistress]7439-your own mistress in this matter . If [you]0-i do not like to marry [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [nobody]2478-nobody will attempt to control [you]0-i . What does it signify what [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort says ? or anybody else , except [[your]0-i own parents]3303-your own parents , who desire nothing but [your]0-i happiness ? [I]0-i should never have mentioned [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to [you]0-i had [you]0-i not introduced the subject [yourself]0-i . And all that [I]0-i meant to say was , what [I]0-i repeat , that [your]0-i creed that [no one]6647-no one can wish to marry [you]0-i except for [your]0-i wealth is a morbid conviction , and must lead to unhappiness ; that [I]0-i do not believe that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort is influenced in [his]3305-his overture , if [he]3305-his make one , by any unworthy motive , and that [any woman whose heart is disengaged]3306-any woman whose heart is disengaged should not lightly repudiate such an advance from [such a man , by which , at all events]3307-such a man , by which , at all events , [she]3306-any woman whose heart is disengaged should feel honoured . ” “[0-i] But [my]0-i heart is engaged , ” said [Adriana]481-adriana in an almost solemn tone . “[0-i] Oh ! that is quite a different thing ! ” said [Myra]466-myra , turning pale . “[0-i] Yes ! ” said [Adriana]481-adriana ; “[0-i] [I]0-i am devoted to one whose name [I]0-i can not now mention , perhaps will never mention , but [I]0-i am devoted to [him]3305-his . Yes ! ” [she]481-adriana added with fire , “[0-i] [I]0-i am not altogether so weak a thing as [the Lady Montforts]523-the montforts and [some other persons]3308-some other persons seem to think [me]0-i — [I]0-i can feel and decide for [myself]0-i , and it shall never be said of [me]0-i that [I]0-i purchased love . ” There was to be no great party at [Hainault]111-hainault ; [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort particularly wished that there should be [no fine folks asked]7947-no fine folks asked , and especially [no ambassadors]7948-no ambassadors . All that [he]0-i wanted was to enjoy the fresh air , and to ramble in [the forest]7409-the forest , of which [he]0-i had heard so much , with [the young ladies]7950-the young ladies . “[482-miss ferrars] And , by the by , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[482-miss ferrars] [we]3309-we must let what [we]3309-we were talking about the other day drop . [Adriana]481-adriana has been with [me]0-i quite excited about something [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said to [her]481-adriana . [I]0-i soothed [her]481-adriana and assured [her]481-adriana [she]481-adriana should do exactly as [she]481-adriana liked , and that neither [I]0-i nor [[her]481-adriana mother]1374-her mother had any other wishes on such a subject than [her]481-adriana own . The fact is , [I]0-i answered [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort originally only half in earnest . If the thing might have happened , [I]0-i should have been content — but it really never rested on [my]0-i mind , because such matters must always originate with [[my]0-i daughter]7333-my daughter . Unless [they]3312-they come from [her]7333-my daughter , with [me]0-i they are mere fancies . But now [I]0-i want [you]3313-you to help [me]0-i in another matter , if not more grave , more businesslike . [[My]0-i lord]7235-my lord must be amused , although it is a family party . [He]7235-my lord likes [his]7235-my lord rubber ; that [we]3315-we can manage . But there must be [two or three persons]3316-two or three persons that [he]7235-my lord is not accustomed to meet , and yet who will interest [him]7235-my lord . Now , do [you]3313-you know , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , whom [I]0-i think of asking ? ” “[0-i] Not [I]0-i , [[my]0-i dear sir]3317-my dear sir . ” “[0-i] What do [you]3313-you think of [the colonel]2462-the colonel ? ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , looking in [her]482-miss ferrars face with a rather laughing eye . “[3313-you] Well , [he]2462-the colonel is very agreeable , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[2462-the colonel] and many would think interesting , and if [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort does not know [him]2462-the colonel , [I]0-i think [he]2462-the colonel would do very well . ” “[2462-the colonel] Well , but [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort knows all about [him]2462-the colonel , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[499-lady montfort] Well , that is an advantage , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[0-i] [I]0-i do not know , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[0-i] Life is a very curious thing , eh , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars ? [One]6769-one can not ask [one person]3320-one person to meet another even in [[one]6769-one ’s own home]3322-one ’s own home , without going through a sum of moral arithmetic . ” “[482-miss ferrars] Is it so ? ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[482-miss ferrars] Well , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[482-miss ferrars] [I]0-i want [your]482-miss ferrars advice and [I]0-i want [your]482-miss ferrars aid ; but then it is a long story , at which [I]0-i am rather a bad hand , ” and [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel hesitated . “[482-miss ferrars] [You]482-miss ferrars know , ” [he]469-mr. neuchatel said , suddenly resuming , “[482-miss ferrars] [you]482-miss ferrars once asked [me]0-i who [Colonel Albert]466-myra was . ” “[482-miss ferrars] But [I]0-i do not ask [you]0-i now , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[0-i] because [I]0-i know . ” “[0-i] Hah , hah ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , much surprised . “[0-i] And what [you]0-i want to know is , ” continued [Myra]466-myra , “[0-i] whether [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort would have any objection to meet [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan ? ” “[356-prince florestan] That is something ; but that is comparatively easy . [I]0-i think [I]0-i can manage that . But when [they]3323-they meet — that is the point . But , in the first place , [I]0-i should like very much to know how [you]0-i became acquainted with the secret . ” “[0-i] In a very natural way ; [[my]0-i brother]2830-my brother was [my]0-i information , ” [she]466-myra replied . “[0-i] Ah ! now [you]0-i see , ” continued [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , with a serious air , “[0-i] a word from [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort in [the proper quarter]3325-the proper quarter might be of vast importance to [the prince]7878-the prince . [He]7878-the prince has a large inheritance , and [he]7878-the prince has been kept out of it unjustly . [[Our]3327-we house]3328-our house has done what [we]3327-we could for [him]7878-the prince , for [[his]7878-the prince mother]6859-his mother , [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina , was very kind to [[my]0-i father]6935-my father , and [the house of [Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]7431-the house of neuchatel never forgets [its friends]3332-its friends . But [we]3327-we want something else , [we]3327-we want [the British Government]138-the british government to intimate that [they]138-the british government will not disapprove of the restitution of the private fortune of [the prince]7878-the prince . [I]0-i have felt [my]0-i way with [the premier]2980-the premier ; [he]2980-the premier is not favourable ; [he]2980-the premier is prejudiced against [the prince]7878-the prince ; and so is [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet generally ; and yet all difficulties would vanish at a word from [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ” “[499-lady montfort] Well , this is a good opportunity for [you]3337-you to speak to [him]7878-the prince , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[525-hem] [Hem]525-hem ! ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[0-i] [I]0-i am not so sure about that . [I]0-i like [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and , between [ourselves]3327-we , [I]0-i wish [he]7878-the prince were [first minister]3338-first minister . [He]7878-the prince understands [the Continent]526-the continent , and would keep things quiet . But , do [you]3339-you know , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , with all [his]7878-the prince playful , good - tempered manner , as if [he]7878-the prince could not say a cross word or do an unkind act , [he]7878-the prince is [a very severe man in business]3340-a very severe man in business . Speak to [him]7878-the prince on business , and [he]7878-the prince is completely changed . [His]7878-the prince brows knit , [he]7878-the prince penetrates [you]3339-you with the terrible scrutiny of that deep - set eye ; [he]7878-the prince is more than stately , [he]7878-the prince is austere . [I]0-i have been up to [him]7878-the prince with deputations — [the Governor of [the Bank]2767-the bank]2766-the governor of the bank , and [all the first men in [the City]6868-the city]3343-all the first men in the city , [half of [them]3343-all the first men in the city M.P.s]3345-half of them m.p.s , and [they]3343-all the first men in the city trembled before [him]7878-the prince like aspens . No , it will not do for [me]0-i to speak to [him]7878-the prince , it will spoil [his]7878-the prince visit . [I]0-i think the way will be this ; if [he]7878-the prince has no objection to meet [the prince]7878-the prince , [we]3347-we must watch whether [the prince]7878-the prince makes a favourable impression on [him]7878-the prince , and if that is the case , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort likes [him]7878-the prince , what [we]3347-we must do next is this — [you]3349-you must speak to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i ! ” “[0-i] Yes , [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , [you]482-miss ferrars . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort likes [ladies]2817-ladies . [He]7878-the prince is never austere to [them]2817-ladies , even if [he]7878-the prince refuses [their]2817-ladies requests , and sometimes [he]7878-the prince grants [them]2817-ladies . [I]0-i thought first of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel speaking to [him]7878-the prince , but [[my]0-i wife]7422-my wife will never interfere in anything in which money is concerned ; then [I]0-i thought [Adriana]481-adriana might express a hope when [they]3352-they were walking in [the garden]1342-the garden , but now that is all over ; and so [you]482-miss ferrars alone remain . [I]0-i have great confidence in [you]482-miss ferrars , ” added [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[0-i] [I]0-i think [you]482-miss ferrars would do it very well . Besides , [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord rather likes [you]482-miss ferrars , for [I]0-i have observed [him]7235-my lord often go and sit by [you]482-miss ferrars at parties , at [[our]3355-our house]3328-our house . ” “[7235-my lord] Yes , [he]7235-my lord is very high - bred in that , ” said [Myra]466-myra , gravely and rather sadly ; “[7235-my lord] and the fact of [my]0-i being [a dependent]3357-a dependent , [I]0-i have no doubt , influences [him]7235-my lord . ” “[0-i] [We]3355-our are [all dependents]3358-all dependents in [this house]3359-this house , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel with [his]0-i sweetest smile ; “[0-i] and [I]0-i depend upon [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars . ” Affairs on the whole went on in a promising manner . The weather was delightful , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort came down to [Hainault]111-hainault just in time for dinner , the day after [their]3355-our arrival , and in the highest spirits . [He]7235-my lord seemed to be enjoying a real holiday ; body and mind were in a like state of expansion ; [he]7235-my lord was enchanted with [the domain]2581-the domain ; [he]7235-my lord was delighted with [the mansion]1463-the mansion , everything pleased and gratified [him]7235-my lord , and [he]7235-my lord pleased and gratified [everybody]6694-everybody . [The party]1547-the party consisted only of [themselves]3355-our , except [one of [the nephews]7956-the nephews , with whom indeed [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was already acquainted]7955-one of the nephews , with whom indeed lord roehampton was already acquainted ; [a lively youth]7957-a lively youth , a little on the turf , not too much , and this suited [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , who was [a statesman of the old aristocratic school]7958-a statesman of the old aristocratic school , still bred horses , and sometimes ran one , and in the midst of an European crisis could spare an hour to [Newmarket]113-newmarket . Perhaps it was [his]7235-my lord only affectation . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , by whom [he]7235-my lord was seated , had the happy gift of conversation ; but the party was of that delightful dimension , that it permitted talk to be general . [Myra]466-myra sate next to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and [he]7235-my lord often addressed [her]466-myra . [He]7235-my lord was [the soul of the feast]7959-the soul of the feast , and yet it is difficult to describe [his]7235-my lord conversation ; it was a medley of graceful whim , interspersed now and then with a very short anecdote of [a very famous person]7960-a very famous person , or some deeply interesting reminiscence of some critical event . Every now and then [he]7235-my lord appealed to [Adriana]481-adriana , who sate opposite to [him]7235-my lord in the round table , and [she]481-adriana trusted that [her]481-adriana irrepressible smiles would not be interpreted into undue encouragement . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had no objection to meet [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , provided there were [no other strangers]7961-no other strangers , and the incognito was observed . [He]7235-my lord rather welcomed the proposal , observing [he]7235-my lord liked to know [public men]2890-public men personally ; so , [you]7963-you can judge of [their]2890-public men calibre , which [you]7963-you never can do from books and newspapers , or the oral reports of [[their]2890-public men creatures]7964-their creatures or [[their]2890-public men enemies]7965-their enemies . And so on the next day [Colonel Albert]466-myra was expected . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort did not appear till luncheon ; [he]0-i had received so many boxes from [Downing Street]4-downing street which required [his]0-i attention . “[482-miss ferrars] Business will follow one , ” [he]0-i said ; “[0-i] yesterday [I]0-i thought [I]0-i had baffled it . [I]0-i do not like what [I]0-i shall do without [[my]0-i secretaries]3360-my secretaries . [I]0-i think [I]0-i shall get [you]3361-you [young ladies]3362-young ladies to assist [me]0-i . ” “[0-i] [You]3361-you can not have [better secretaries]3363-better secretaries , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ; “[482-miss ferrars] [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars often helps [me]0-i . ” Then what was to be done after luncheon ? Would [he]0-i ride , or would [he]0-i drive ? And where should [they]3362-young ladies drive and ride to ? But [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort did not much care to drive , and was tired of riding . [He]0-i would rather walk and ramble about [Hainault]111-hainault . [He]0-i wanted to see [the place]1335-the place , and [the forest]7409-the forest and [the fern]7968-the fern , and perhaps hear one of those nightingales that [they]3362-young ladies had talked of in [Portland Place]112-portland place . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel did not care to walk , and [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , though it was a holiday in [the City]6868-the city , had a great many letters to write , and so somehow or other it ended in [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort and [the two young ladies]7970-the two young ladies walking out together , and remaining so long and so late , that [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel absolutely contemplated postponing the dinner hour . “[482-miss ferrars] [We]3364-we shall just be in time , dear [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , ” said [Myra]466-myra ; “[476-mrs. neuchatel] [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort has gone up to [[his]3365-his rooms]2477-his rooms . [We]3364-we have heard [a nightingale]3367-a nightingale , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort insisted upon [our]3364-we sitting on the trunk of a tree till it ceased — and it never ceased . ” [Colonel Albert]466-myra , who had arrived , was presented to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort before dinner . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort received [him]3365-his with stately courtesy . As [Myra]466-myra watched , not without interest , the proceeding , [she]466-myra could scarcely believe , as [she]466-myra marked the lofty grace and [somewhat haughty mien of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]7971-somewhat haughty mien of lord roehampton , that it could be the same being of frolic and fancy , and even tender sentiment , with whom [she]466-myra had been passing the preceding hours . [Colonel Albert]466-myra sate next to [Myra]466-myra at dinner , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort between [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel and [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel daughter]1609-her daughter . [His]3365-his manner was different to - day , not less pleased and pleasing , but certainly more restrained . [He]3365-his encouraged [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel to occupy the chief part in conversation , and whispered to [Adriana]481-adriana , who became somewhat uneasy ; but the whispers mainly consisted of [his]3365-his delight in [their]7973-their morning adventures . When [he]3365-his remarked that it was one of the most agreeable days of [his]3365-his life , [she]476-mrs. neuchatel became a little alarmed . Then [he]3365-his addressed [Colonel Albert]466-myra across the table , and said that [he]3365-his had heard from [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel that [the colonel]2462-the colonel had been in [America]136-america , and asked some questions about [public men]2890-public men , which brought [him]3365-his out . [Colonel Albert]466-myra answered with gentleness and modesty , never at any length , but in language which indicated , on all the matters referred to , thought and discrimination . “[499-lady montfort] [I]0-i suppose [[their]3368-they society]3369-their society is like [the best society in [Manchester]33-manchester]3370-the best society in manchester ? ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[3367-a nightingale] It varies in [different cities]3371-different cities , ” said [Colonel Albert]466-myra . “[3367-a nightingale] In some there is considerable culture , and then refinement of life always follows . ” “[3368-they] Yes , but whatever [they]3368-they may be , [they]3368-they will always be colonial . What is colonial necessarily lacks originality . [[A country]2955-a country that borrows [its]2955-a country language , its laws , and its religion]3373-a country that borrows its language , its laws , and its religion , can not have [its]2955-a country inventive powers much developed . [They]2955-a country got civilised very soon , but [their]2955-a country civilisation was second - hand . ” “[2955-a country] Perhaps [their]2955-a country inventive powers may develop [themselves]2955-a country in other ways , ” said [the prince]7878-the prince . “[2955-a country] [A nation]6664-a nation has a fixed quantity of invention , and it will make itself felt . ” “[2955-a country] At present , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[528-the americans] [the Americans]528-the americans , [I]0-i think , employ [their]528-the americans invention in imaginary boundary lines . [They]528-the americans are giving [us]3375-they plenty of trouble now about [Maine]529-maine . ” After dinner [they]3375-they had some music ; [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort would not play whist . [He]0-i insisted on comparing the voices of [[his]0-i companions]2146-his companions with that of [the nightingales of the morning]7978-the nightingales of the morning . [He]0-i talked a great deal to [Adriana]481-adriana , and [Colonel Albert]466-myra , in the course of the evening much to [Myra]466-myra , and about [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort more than once had wished to tell [her]466-myra , as [he]0-i had already told [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel , how delightful had been [their]3375-they morning ; but on every occasion [he]0-i had found [her]466-myra engaged with [the colonel]2462-the colonel . “[528-the americans] [I]0-i rather like [[your]3376-you prince]3377-your prince , ” [he]0-i had observed to [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , as [they]3375-they came from [the dining - room]2186-the dining - room . “[3377-your prince] [He]3377-your prince never speaks without thinking ; very reserved , [I]0-i apprehend . [They]3378-they say , [an inveterate conspirator]3379-an inveterate conspirator . ” “[3378-they] [He]3377-your prince has had enough of that , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[3377-your prince] [I]0-i believe [he]3377-your prince wants to be quiet . ” “[0-i] [That class of man]3380-that class of man is never quiet , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[3380-that class of man] But what can [he]3377-your prince do ? ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[3377-your prince] What can [he]3377-your prince not do ? [Half Europe]530-half europe is in a state of chronic conspiracy . ” “[3376-you] [You]3376-you must keep [us]3381-us right , [[my]0-i dear lord]3055-my dear lord . So long as [you]3376-you are in [Downing Street]7083-downing street [I]0-i shall sleep at nights . ” “[0-i] [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort abruptly to [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[0-i] must have been [the daughter of [William Ferrars]340-hurstley]3384-the daughter of william ferrars , one of [[my]0-i great friends]3385-my great friends in old days . [I]0-i never knew it till to - day , and [she]482-miss ferrars did not tell [me]0-i , but it flashed across [me]0-i from something [she]482-miss ferrars said . ” “[482-miss ferrars] Yes , [she]482-miss ferrars is [[his]340-hurstley daughter]2391-his daughter , and is in mourning for [him]340-hurstley at this moment . [She]482-miss ferrars has had sorrows , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[482-miss ferrars] [I]0-i hope [they]3387-they have ceased . It was one of the happiest days of [my]0-i life when [she]482-miss ferrars entered [this family]3388-this family . ” “[482-miss ferrars] Ah ! ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . The next day , after [they]7982-they had examined [the famous stud and stables]7983-the famous stud and stables , there was a riding party , and in the evening [Colonel Albert]466-myra offered to perform some American conjuring tricks , of which [he]340-hurstley had been speaking in the course of the day . This was a most wonderful performance , and surprised and highly amused [everybody]6694-everybody . [Colonel Albert]466-myra was [the last person who [they]7982-they expected would achieve such marvels]7985-the last person who they expected would achieve such marvels ; [he]340-hurstley was so quiet , not to say grave . [They]7982-they could hardly credit that [he]340-hurstley was [the same person]7986-the same person as [he]340-hurstley poured floods of flowers over [Myra]466-myra from [her]466-myra own borrowed pocket - handkerchief , and without the slightest effort or embarrassment , robbed [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort of [his]340-hurstley watch , and deposited it in [Adriana]481-adriana ’s bosom . It was evident that [he]340-hurstley was [a complete master of slight - of - hand]7987-a complete master of slight - of - hand . “[482-miss ferrars] Characteristic ! ” murmured [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to [himself]340-hurstley . It was the day after this , that [Myra]466-myra being in [the music room]7988-the music room and alone , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort opened the door , looked in , and then said , “[482-miss ferrars] Where is [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel ? ” “[502-miss neuchatel] [I]0-i think [she]502-miss neuchatel is on [the terrace]3389-the terrace . ” “[0-i] Let [us]3390-us try to find [her]502-miss neuchatel , and have one of [our]3390-us pleasant strolls . [I]0-i sadly want one , for [I]0-i have been working very hard all this morning , and half the night . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i will be with [you]0-i , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , in a moment . ” “[499-lady montfort] Do not let [us]3390-us have [anybody else]2809-anybody else , ” [he]0-i said , as [she]502-miss neuchatel left [the room]943-the room . [They]3390-us were soon on [the terrace]3389-the terrace , but [Adriana]481-adriana was not there . “[499-lady montfort] [We]3390-us must find [her]502-miss neuchatel , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “[0-i] [you]0-i know [her]502-miss neuchatel haunts . Ah ! what a delight it is to be in this air and this scene after those dreadful boxes ! [I]0-i wish [they]3392-they would turn [us]3390-us out . [I]0-i think [they]3392-they must soon . ” “[3392-they] Now for the first time , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[3392-they] [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort is not sincere . ” “[499-lady montfort] Then [you]0-i think [me]0-i always sincere ? ” [he]0-i replied . “[0-i] [I]0-i have no reason to think [you]0-i otherwise . ” “[0-i] That is very true , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[0-i] truer perhaps than [you]0-i imagine . ” Then rather abruptly [he]0-i said , “[0-i] [You]0-i know [Colonel Albert]466-myra very well ? ” “[466-myra] Pretty well . [I]0-i have seen [him]3393-he [here]1520-here frequently , and [he]3393-he is also [a friend of [[my]0-i brother]2830-my brother]3395-a friend of my brother . ” “[3393-he] Ah ! [a friend of [[your]0-i brother]7296-your brother]3397-a friend of your brother . ” Then , after a slight pause , [he]0-i said , “[3393-he] [He]3393-he is [an interesting man]3399-an interesting man . ” “[3399-an interesting man] [I]0-i think so , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[3399-an interesting man] [You]0-i know all about [him]3393-he , of course . ” “[3393-he] Very good - looking . ” “[3393-he] Well , [he]3393-he looks unhappy , [I]0-i think , and worn . ” “[3393-he] [One]6769-one is never worn when [one]6769-one is young , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[3393-he] [He]3393-he must have great anxieties and great sorrows , ” said [Myra]466-myra . “[3393-he] [I]0-i can not imagine a position more unfortunate than that of [an exiled prince]3402-an exiled prince . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i can , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] To have the feelings of youth and the frame of age . ” [Myra]466-myra was silent , one might say dumbfounded . [She]466-myra had just screwed [herself]466-myra up to the task which [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel had imposed on [her]466-myra , and was about to appeal to the good offices of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort in favour of [the prince]7878-the prince , when [he]0-i had indulged in a remark which was not only somewhat strange , but from the manner in which it was introduced hardly harmonised with [her]466-myra purpose . “[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i would give up everything , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] [I]0-i would even be [an exile to be young]3403-an exile to be young ; to hear that [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars deems [me]0-i interesting and good - looking , though worn . ” “[482-miss ferrars] What is going to happen ? ” thought [Myra]466-myra . “[482-miss ferrars] Will [the earth]3404-the earth open to receive [me]0-i ? ” “[0-i] [You]0-i are silent , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] [You]0-i will not speak , [you]0-i will not sigh , [you]0-i will not give a glance of consolation or even pity . But [I]0-i have spoken too much not to say more . [Beautiful , fascinating being]3405-beautiful , fascinating being , let [me]0-i at least tell [you]0-i of [my]0-i love . ” [Myra]466-myra could not speak , but put [her]466-myra left hand to [her]466-myra face . Gently taking [her]466-myra other hand , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort pressed it to [his]0-i lips . “[0-i] From the first moment [I]0-i met [you]0-i , [my]0-i heart was [yours]0-i . It was love at first sight ; indeed [I]0-i believe in no other . [I]0-i was amused with the projects of [[my]0-i friend]6630-my friend , and [I]0-i availed [myself]0-i of them , but not unfairly . [No one]6647-no one can accuse [me]0-i of trifling with the affections of [[your]0-i sweet companion]3408-your sweet companion , and [I]0-i must do [her]3408-your sweet companion the justice to say that [she]3408-your sweet companion did everything to convince [me]0-i that [she]3408-your sweet companion shrank from [my]0-i attentions . But [her]3408-your sweet companion society was an excuse to enjoy [yours]0-i . [I]0-i was [an habitual visitor in [town]6995-town]3409-an habitual visitor in town that [I]0-i might cherish [my]0-i love , and , dare [I]0-i say it , [I]0-i came down here to declare it . Do not despise it , dearest of [women]900-women ; it is not worthy of [you]0-i , but it is not altogether undeserving . It is , as [you]0-i kindly believed it,—it is sincere ! ” On the following day , [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel had good - naturedly invited [Endymion]425-endymion down to [Hainault]111-hainault , and when [he]425-endymion arrived [there]890-there , [a servant]7993-a servant informed [him]425-endymion that [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars wished to see [him]425-endymion in [[her]482-miss ferrars room]7285-her room . It was a long interview and an agitated one , and when [she]482-miss ferrars had told [her]482-miss ferrars tale , and [[her]482-miss ferrars brother]919-her brother had embraced [her]482-miss ferrars , [she]482-miss ferrars sat for a time in silence , holding [his]425-endymion hand , and intimating , that , for a while , [she]482-miss ferrars wished that neither of [them]3414-we should speak . Suddenly , [she]482-miss ferrars resumed , and said , “[0-i] Now [you]3412-you know all , [dear darling]6910-dear darling ; it is so sudden , and so strange , that [you]3412-you must be almost as much astounded as gratified . What [I]0-i have sighed for , and prayed for — what , in moments of inspiration , [I]0-i have sometimes foreseen — has happened . [Our]3414-we degradation is over . [I]0-i seem to breathe for the first time for many years . [I]0-i see a career , ay , and a great one ; and what is far more important , [I]0-i see a career for [you]3412-you . ” “[0-i] At this moment , [dear Myra]3415-dear myra , think only of [yourself]3412-you . ” “[0-i] [You]3412-you are [myself]0-i , ” [she]3415-dear myra replied , rather quickly , “[0-i] never more so than at this moment ; ” and then [she]3415-dear myra said in a tone more subdued , and even tender , “[0-i] [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort has every quality and every accident of life that [I]0-i delight in ; [he]3416-he has intellect , eloquence , courage , great station and power ; and , what [I]0-i ought perhaps more to consider , though [I]0-i do not , a sweet disposition and a tender heart . There is every reason why [we]3414-we should be happy — yes , very happy . [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i shall sympathise with [him]3416-he ; perhaps , [I]0-i may aid [him]3416-he ; at least , [he]3416-he thinks so . [He]3416-he is [the noblest of [men]1114-men]3417-the noblest of men . [The world]6658-the world will talk of the disparity of [our]3414-we years ; but [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort says that [he]3416-he is really [the younger of the two]3420-the younger of the two , and [I]0-i think [he]3416-he is right . [My]0-i pride , [my]0-i intense pride , never permitted to [me]0-i any levity of heart . ” “[0-i] And when is it to happen ? ” inquired [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] Not immediately . [I]0-i could not marry till a year had elapsed after [our]3414-we great sorrow ; and it is more agreeable , even to [him]3416-he , that [our]3414-we union should be delayed till the session is over . [He]3416-he wants to leave [England]7-england ; go abroad ; have a real holiday . [He]3416-he has always had a dream of travelling in [Spain]29-spain ; well , [we]3414-we are to realise the dream . If [we]3414-we could get off at the end of July , [we]3414-we might go to [Paris]43-paris , and then to [Madrid]143-madrid , and travel in [Andalusia]144-andalusia in the autumn , and then catch the packet at [Gibraltar]145-gibraltar , and get [home]726-home just in time for the November cabinets . ” “[466-myra] [Dear Myra]466-myra ! how wonderful it all seems ! ” involuntarily exclaimed [Endymion]425-endymion . “[466-myra] Yes , but more wonderful things will happen . [We]3414-we have now got a lever to move [the world]6658-the world . Understand , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear [Endymion]425-endymion , that nothing is to be announced at present . It will be known only to [this family]3388-this family , and [the Penruddocks]467-the good penruddocks . [I]0-i am bound to tell [them]3388-this family , even immediately ; [they]3388-this family are [friends that never can be forgotten]3425-friends that never can be forgotten . [I]0-i have always kept up [my]0-i correspondence with [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock . Besides , [I]0-i shall tell [her]394-mrs. penruddock in confidence , and [she]394-mrs. penruddock is perfectly to be depended on . [I]0-i am going to ask [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord to let [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock marry [us]3427-us . ” “[0-i] Oh ! that will be capital , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] There is [another person , by the by]3428-another person , by the by , who must know it , at least [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord says so , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[7235-my lord] and that is [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; [you]7235-my lord have heard of [that lady]1617-that lady and [her]1617-that lady plans . Well , [she]1617-that lady must be told — at least , sooner or later . [She]1617-that lady will be annoyed , and [she]1617-that lady will hate [me]0-i . [I]0-i can not help it ; [every one]1385-every one is hated by [somebody]7483-somebody . ” During the three months that had to elapse before the happy day , several incidents occurred that ought to be noted . In the first place , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , though disappointed and very much astonished , bore the communication from [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort more kindly than [he]390-mr. penruddock had anticipated . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort made it by letter , and [his]390-mr. penruddock letters to [women]900-women were more happy even than [his]390-mr. penruddock despatches to [ministers]6766-ministers , and they were unrivalled . [He]390-mr. penruddock put the matter in the most skilful form . [Myra]466-myra had been born in a social position not inferior to [his]390-mr. penruddock own , and was [the daughter of one of [[his]390-mr. penruddock earliest political friends]7999-his earliest political friends]7998-the daughter of one of his earliest political friends . [He]390-mr. penruddock did not dilate too much on [her]466-myra charms and captivating qualities , but sufficiently for the dignity of [her]466-myra who was to become [[his]390-mr. penruddock wife]1261-his wife . And then [he]390-mr. penruddock confessed to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort how completely [his]390-mr. penruddock heart and happiness were set on [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort being welcomed becomingly by [[his]390-mr. penruddock friends]844-his friends ; [he]390-mr. penruddock was well aware , that in these matters things did not always proceed as [one]6769-one could wish , but this was the moment , and this the occasion , to test [a friend]706-a friend , and [he]390-mr. penruddock believed [he]390-mr. penruddock had the dearest , the most faithful , the most fascinating , and the most powerful in [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[7483-somebody] Well , [we]3433-we must put the best face upon it , ” exclaimed [that lady]1617-that lady ; “[3434-his] [he]3434-his was always romantic . But , as [he]3434-his says , or thinks , what is the use of [friends]7075-friends if [they]7075-friends do not help [you]3436-you in a scrape ? ” So [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort made the acquaintance of [Myra]466-myra , and welcomed [her]499-lady montfort new acquaintance cordially . [She]499-lady montfort was too fine [a judge of beauty and deportment]8005-a judge of beauty and deportment not to appreciate [them]8006-them , even when a little prejudice lurked behind . [She]499-lady montfort was amused also , and a little gratified , by being in the secret ; presented [Myra]466-myra with a rare jewel , and declared that [she]466-myra should attend the wedding ; though when the day arrived , [she]466-myra was at [Princedown]141-princedown , and could not , unfortunately , leave [[her]466-myra lord]1542-her lord . About the end of June , a rather remarkable paragraph appeared in the journal of society : “[3434-his] [We]3433-we understand that [[His]3434-his Royal Highness Prince Florestan , who has been for some little time in [this country]6657-this country]356-prince florestan , has taken [the mansion in [Carlton Gardens]146-carlton gardens , recently occupied by [the Marquis of [Katterfelto]147-katterfelto]3439-the marquis of katterfelto]3438-the mansion in carlton gardens , recently occupied by the marquis of katterfelto . [The mansion]1463-the mansion is undergoing very considerable repairs , but it is calculated that it will be completed in time for the reception of [[His]3434-his Royal Highness]3171-his royal highness by the end of the autumn ; [[His]3434-his Royal Highness]3171-his royal highness has taken the extensive moors of Dinniewhiskie for the coming season . ” In the earlier part of July , the approaching alliance of [the Earl of [Roehampton]130-roehampton]8008-the earl of roehampton with [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars , [the only daughter of [the late Right Honourable [William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley , of [Hurstley Hall]148-hurstley hall]340-hurstley , in [the county of Berks]8010-the county of berks]8009-the only daughter of the late right honourable william pitt ferrars , of hurstley hall , in the county of berks , was announced , and great was the sensation , and innumerable the presents instantly ordered . But on [no one]6647-no one did the announcement produce a greater effect than on [Zenobia]335-zenobia ; that [the daughter of [[her]482-miss ferrars dearest friend]8013-her dearest friend]8012-the daughter of her dearest friend should make so interesting and so distinguished an alliance was naturally most gratifying to [her]482-miss ferrars . [She]482-miss ferrars wrote to [Myra]466-myra a most impassioned letter , as if [they]8014-they had only separated yesterday , and a still longer and more fervent one to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; [Zenobia]335-zenobia and [he]8013-her dearest friend had been [close friends]8015-close friends in other days , till [he]8013-her dearest friend wickedly changed [his]8013-her dearest friend politics , and was always in office and [Zenobia]335-zenobia always out . This was never to be forgiven . But [the bright lady]8016-the bright lady forgot all this now , and sent to [Myra]466-myra the most wondrous bracelet of precious stones , in which the word “[3171-his royal highness] Souvenir ” was represented in brilliants , rubies , and emeralds . “[3171-his royal highness] For [my]0-i part , ” said [Myra]466-myra to [Endymion]425-endymion , “[3171-his royal highness] [my]0-i most difficult task are [the bridesmaids]3443-the bridesmaids . [I]0-i am to have so many , and know so few . [I]0-i feel like [a recruiting sergeant]3444-a recruiting sergeant . [I]0-i began to [Adriana]481-adriana , but [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord helps [me]0-i very much out of [[his]7235-my lord family]1426-his family , and says , when [we]3447-we have had a few family dinners , all will be right . ” [Endymion]425-endymion did not receive the banter [he]425-endymion expected at [the office]1917-the office . The event was too great for a jest . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , with a serious countenance , said [Ferrars]425-endymion might get anywhere now,—all the ministerial receptions of course . [Jawett]427-jawett said there would be no ministerial receptions soon ; they were degrading functions . [Clear - headed Trenchard]431-trenchard congratulated [him]3448-you quietly , and said , “[0-i] [I]0-i do not think [you]3448-you will stay much longer among [us]3447-we , but [we]3447-we shall always remember [you]3448-you with interest . ” At last the great day arrived , and at [St. George ’s]149-st. george ’s , [Hanover Square]150-hanover square , [the Right Honourable [the Earl of [Roehampton]130-roehampton]8008-the earl of roehampton]8018-the right honourable the earl of roehampton , [K.G.]8020-k.g. , was united to [Miss Ferrars]482-miss ferrars . [Mr. Penruddock]390-mr. penruddock joined [their]3447-we hands . [[His]390-mr. penruddock son]783-his son [Nigel]548-lord montfort had been invited to assist [him]390-mr. penruddock , but did not appear , though [Myra]466-myra had written to [him]390-mr. penruddock . [The great world]996-the great world assembled in force , and [Endymion]425-endymion observed [Mr.]8023-mr. and [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney and [Imogene]420-imogene in the body of [the church]6648-the church . After the ceremony there was an entertainment in [Portland Place]112-portland place , and [the world]6658-the world ate ortolans and examined the presents . These were remarkable for number and splendour . [Myra]466-myra could not conceal [her]466-myra astonishment at possessing [so many friends]8026-so many friends ; but it was the fashion for [all [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s acquaintance]8027-all lord roehampton ’s acquaintance to make [him]8023-mr. offerings , and to solicit [his]8023-mr. permission to present gifts to [[his]8023-mr. bride]8028-his bride . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel placed on [her]8028-his bride brow a diamond tiara , and [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel encircled [her]8028-his bride neck with one of [her]8028-his bride diamond necklaces . “[0-i] [I]0-i should like to give the other one to [Adriana]481-adriana , ” [she]466-myra observed , “[0-i] but [Adriana]481-adriana says that nothing will ever induce [her]481-adriana to wear jewels . ” [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan presented [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort with a vase which had belonged to [[his]356-prince florestan mother]6859-his mother , and which had been painted by [Boucher]533-boucher for [Marie Antoinette]501-a marie antoinette . It was matchless , and almost unique . Not long after this , [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , with many [servants]737-servants and many guns , took [Waldershare]442-waldershare and [Endymion]425-endymion down with [him]507-lord beaumaris to [Scotland]151-scotland . The end of the season is a pang to [society]1025-society . More hopes have been baffled than realised . There is something melancholy in the last ball , though the music ever seems louder , and the lights more glaring than usual . Or it may be , the last entertainment is that hecatomb [they]1025-society call a wedding breakfast , which celebrates the triumph of [a rival]8032-a rival . That is pleasant . [Society]1025-society , to do it justice , struggles hard to revive in other scenes the excitement that has expired . [It]8034-it sails to [Cowes]152-cowes , it scuds to bubbling waters in [the pine forests of [the continent]6678-the continent]8035-the pine forests of the continent , it stalks even into [Scotland]151-scotland ; but it is difficult to restore the romance that has been rudely disturbed , and to gather again together the threads of the intrigue that have been lost in the wild flight of society from [that metropolis]8037-that metropolis , which is now described as “[481-adriana] [a perfect desert”—that]8038-a perfect desert”—that is to say , [a park or so , two or three squares]8039-a park or so , two or three squares , and [a dozen streets where society lives]8040-a dozen streets where society lives ; where it dines , and dances , and blackballs , and bets , and spouts . But to [the world]6658-the world in general , [the mighty million]8042-the mighty million , to [the professional classes]8043-the professional classes , to [all men of business whatever]8044-all men of business whatever , the end of the season is the beginning of carnival . It is the fulfilment of the dream over which [they]1025-society have been brooding for ten months , which has sustained [them]1025-society in toil , lightened anxiety , and softened even loss . It is air , it is health , it is movement , it is liberty , it is nature — [earth]6986-earth , [sea]8046-sea , lake , [moor , forest]8047-moor , forest , mountain , and [river]8048-river . From [the heights of [the Engadine]153-the engadine]8049-the heights of the engadine to [Margate Pier]154-margate pier , there is equal rapture , for there is an equal cessation of routine . [Few]8050-few enjoy a holiday more than [a young clerk in a public office]8051-a young clerk in a public office , who has been bred in [a gentle home]8052-a gentle home , and enjoyed in [his]8051-a young clerk in a public office boyhood all the pastimes of [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen . Now [he]8051-a young clerk in a public office is ever toiling , with an uncertain prospect of annual relaxation , and living hardly . Once on a time , at [the paternal hall]8054-the paternal hall , [he]8051-a young clerk in a public office could shoot , or fish , or ride , every day of [his]8051-a young clerk in a public office life , as a matter of course ; and now , what would [he]8051-a young clerk in a public office not give for a good day ’s sport ? Such thoughts had frequently crossed the mind of [Endymion]425-endymion when drudging in [London]10-london during the autumn , and when [all [his]425-endymion few acquaintances]8055-all his few acquaintances were away . It was , therefore , with no ordinary zest that [he]425-endymion looked forward to the unexpected enjoyment of an unstinted share of some of the best shooting in [the United Kingdom]8056-the united kingdom . And the relaxation and the pastime came just at the right moment , when the reaction , from all the excitement attendant on the marvellous change in [[his]8051-a young clerk in a public office sister]1096-his sister ’s position , would have made [him]8051-a young clerk in a public office , deprived of [her]1096-his sister consoling society , doubly sensible of [his]8051-a young clerk in a public office isolated position . It so happened that [the moors of [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris]8058-the moors of lord beaumaris were contiguous to the celebrated shootings of [Dinniewhiskie]155-dinniewhiskie , which were rented by [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , and the opportunity now offered which [Waldershare]442-waldershare desired of making the acquaintance of [the prince]7878-the prince in an easy manner . [Endymion]425-endymion managed this cleverly . [Waldershare]442-waldershare took a great fancy to [the prince]7878-the prince . [He]442-waldershare sympathised with [him]425-endymion , and imparted to [Endymion]425-endymion [his]442-waldershare belief that [they]8061-they could not do a better thing than devote [their]8061-they energies to a restoration of [his]442-waldershare rights . [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , who hated [foreigners]8062-foreigners , but who was always influenced by [Waldershare]442-waldershare , also liked [the prince]7878-the prince , and was glad to be reminded by [[his]507-lord beaumaris mentor]8064-his mentor that [Florestan]356-prince florestan was half [an Englishman]2922-an englishman , not to say a whole one , for [he]356-prince florestan was [an Eton boy]8066-an eton boy . What was equally influential with [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was , that [the prince]7878-the prince was [a fine shot]8068-a fine shot , and indeed [a consummate sportsman]8069-a consummate sportsman , and had in [his]7878-the prince manners that calm which is rather unusual with [foreigners]8062-foreigners , and which is always pleasing to [an English aristocrat]8071-an english aristocrat . So in time [they]8061-they became intimate , sported much together , and visited [each other]916-each other at [[their]8061-they respective quarters]8073-their respective quarters . [The prince]7878-the prince was never alone . What [the county paper]8075-the county paper described as distinguished [foreigners]8062-foreigners were perpetually paying [him]7878-the prince visits , long or short , and it did not generally appear that these visits were influenced by a love of sport . [One individual]8077-one individual , who arrived shortly after [the prince]7878-the prince , remained , and , as was soon known , was to remain permanently . This was [a young gentleman]2450-a young gentleman , short and swarthy , with flashing eyes and a black moustache , known by the name of [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo , but who was really only [a cadet of [that illustrious house]8082-that illustrious house]8081-a cadet of that illustrious house . [The Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo took the management of [the household of [the prince]7878-the prince]8084-the household of the prince — was evidently [the controller]8086-the controller ; [servants]737-servants trembled at [his]8080-the duke of st. angelo nod , and [he]8080-the duke of st. angelo rode any horse [he]8080-the duke of st. angelo liked ; [he]8080-the duke of st. angelo invited [guests]2719-guests , and arranged the etiquette of the interior . [He]8080-the duke of st. angelo said one day very coolly to [Waldershare]442-waldershare : “[0-i] [I]0-i observe that [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris and [[his]507-lord beaumaris friends]844-his friends never rise when [the prince]7878-the prince moves . ” “[3451-we] Why should [we]3451-we ? ” “[3451-we] [His]7878-the prince rank is recognised and guaranteed by the Treaty of [Vienna]28-vienna , ” said [the Duke of St. Angelo]361-the duke of st. angelo , with an arrogant air . “[3451-we] [His]7878-the prince princely rank , ” replied [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[3451-we] but not [[his]7878-the prince royalty]3452-his royalty . ” “[3452-his royalty] That is a mere refinement , ” said [the duke]6633-the duke contemptuously . “[3452-his royalty] On the contrary , a clear distinction , and specifically made in the treaty . [I]0-i do not think [the prince]7878-the prince [himself]7878-the prince would desire such a ceremony , and let [me]0-i recommend [you]3454-you , [duke]3455-duke , ” added [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[0-i] not to go out of [your]3454-you way to insist on these points . They will not increase [the prince]7878-the prince ’s popularity . ” “[0-i] The time will come , and before long , when the Treaty of [Vienna]28-vienna , with its clear distinctions , will be at [the bottom of [the Red Sea]157-the red sea]3457-the bottom of the red sea , ” said [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo , “[0-i] and then [no one]6647-no one will sit when [[His]7878-the prince Majesty]1229-his majesty rises . ” “[1229-his majesty] Amen ! ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[1229-his majesty] All diplomacy since the Treaty of [Utrecht]158-utrecht seems to [me]0-i to be fiddle - faddle , and [the country]6643-the country rewarded [the great man who made that treaty by an attainder]3461-the great man who made that treaty by an attainder . ” [Endymion]425-endymion returned to [town]6995-town towards the end of September , [Waldershare]442-waldershare went to [Paris]43-paris , and [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris and [the prince]7878-the prince , who had become intimate , repaired together to [Conington]159-conington , [the seat of [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris]8093-the seat of lord beaumaris , to kill pheasants . Even [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys , who had gone to [the Rhine]37-the rhine this year , had not returned . [Endymion]425-endymion had only [the society of [[his]425-endymion fellow clerks]7906-his fellow clerks]8094-the society of his fellow clerks . [He]425-endymion liked [Trenchard]431-trenchard , who was acute , full of official information , and of gentle breeding . Still it must be confessed that [Endymion]425-endymion felt the change in [[his]425-endymion society]3286-his society . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks was hardly a fit successor to [Waldershare]442-waldershare , and [Jawett]427-jawett ’s rabid abstractions on government were certainly not so interesting as la haute politique of [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo . Were it not for the letters which [he]442-waldershare constantly received from [[his]442-waldershare sister]1096-his sister , [he]442-waldershare would have felt a little despondent . As it was , [he]442-waldershare renewed [his]442-waldershare studies in [his]442-waldershare pleasant garret , trained [himself]442-waldershare in French and German , and got up several questions for the Union . The month seemed very long , but it was not unprofitably spent . [The Rodneys]405-the rodneys were still absent . [They]405-the rodneys had not returned as [they]405-the rodneys had intended direct to [England]7-england , but had gone to [Paris]43-paris to meet [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare . At the end of October there was a semi - official paragraph announcing the approaching meeting of [the Cabinet]6722-the cabinet , and the movements of [its members]8100-its members . Some were in the north , and some were in the south ; [some]7759-some were killing the last grouse , and [some]7759-some , placed in green ridings , were blazing in battues . But all were to be at [their]405-the rodneys post in ten days , and there was a special notification that intelligence had been received of the arrival of [Lord]8103-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort at [Gibraltar]145-gibraltar . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , in [[her]499-lady montfort stately mansion in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square]8104-her stately mansion in st. james ’ square , found life very different from what [she]499-lady montfort had experienced in [her]499-lady montfort Andalusian dream . For three months [she]499-lady montfort had been [the constant companion of [one of the most fascinating of [men]1114-men]8106-one of the most fascinating of men , whose only object had been to charm and delight [her]499-lady montfort]8105-the constant companion of one of the most fascinating of men , whose only object had been to charm and delight her . And in this [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men had entirely succeeded . From the moment [they]8108-they arrived in [London]10-london , however , [they]8108-they seemed to be separated , and although when [they]8108-they met , there was ever a sweet smile and a kind and playful word for [her]499-lady montfort , [his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men brow , if not oppressed with care , was always weighty with thought . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was little at [[his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men office]6810-his office ; [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men worked in [a spacious chamber on the ground floor of [[his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men private residence]8111-his private residence]8110-a spacious chamber on the ground floor of his private residence , and which was called [the Library]7718-the library , though [its]7718-the library literature consisted only of Hansard , volumes of state papers , shelves of treatises , and interminable folios of parliamentary reports . [He]8106-one of the most fascinating of men had not been at [home]726-home a week before the floor of [the apartment]1260-the apartment was literally covered with red boxes , all containing documents requiring attention , and which [messengers]8115-messengers were perpetually bringing or carrying away . Then there were long meetings of [the Cabinet]6722-the cabinet almost daily , and daily visits from [ambassadors]7752-ambassadors and [foreign ministers]8118-foreign ministers , which prevented the transaction of the current business , and rendered it necessary that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort should sit up late in [his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men cabinet , and work sometimes nearly till the hours of dawn . There had been of course too some arrears of business , for [secretaries of state]1826-secretaries of state can not indulge with impunity in Andalusian dreams , but [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was well served . [[His]8106-one of the most fascinating of men under - [secretaries of state]1826-secretaries of state]8120-his under - secretaries of state were [capable and experienced men]8122-capable and experienced men , and [[their]8120-his under - secretaries of state chief]1639-their chief had not been altogether idle in [his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men wanderings . [He]8106-one of the most fascinating of men had visited [Paris]43-paris , and [the capital of]8124-the capital of [France]12-france in those days was [the capital of diplomacy]8125-the capital of diplomacy . The visit of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had settled some questions which might have lingered for years , and had given [him]8106-one of the most fascinating of men that opportunity of personal survey which to [a statesman]8126-a statesman is invaluable . Although it was not the season , [the great desert]8127-the great desert had , comparatively speaking , again become peopled . There were [many persons in [town]6995-town]8128-many persons in town , and [they]8128-many persons in town all called immediately on [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [The ministerial families]8130-the ministerial families and [the diplomatic corps]8131-the diplomatic corps alone form a circle , but there is also [a certain number of charming people who love [London]10-london in November , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until [their]8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties feudal traditions and [their]8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties domestic duties]8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties summon [them]8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties back to [[their]8132-a certain number of charming people who love london in november , and lead there a wondrous pleasant life of real amusement , until their feudal traditions and their domestic duties Christmas homes]8133-their christmas homes . [Lord]8134-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort gave constant dinners , and after [they]8135-they had tried two or three , [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men expressed [his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men wish to [[his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men wife]1261-his wife that [she]1261-his wife should hold a small reception after these dinners . [He]8106-one of the most fascinating of men was [a man of great tact]8137-a man of great tact , and [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men wished to launch [[his]8106-one of the most fascinating of men wife]1261-his wife quietly and safely on [the social ocean]8139-the social ocean . “[3461-the great man who made that treaty by an attainder] There is nothing like practising before Christmas , [[my]0-i love]6993-my love , ” [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men would say ; “[6993-my love] [you]6993-my love will get [your]6993-my love hand in , and be able to hold regular receptions in the spring . ” And [he]8106-one of the most fascinating of men was quite right . The dinners became the mode , and the assemblies were eagerly appreciated . [The Secretary of the Treasury]8140-the secretary of the treasury whispered to [an Under - Secretary of State,—“This[6993-my love] marriage]8141-an under - secretary of state,—“this marriage was a coup . [We]3463-we have got [another house]3464-another house . ” [Myra]466-myra had been a little anxious about the relations between [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort and [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother . [She]466-myra felt , with [a woman]6794-a woman ’s instinct , that [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband might not be overpleased by [her]466-myra devotion to [Endymion]425-endymion , and [she]466-myra could not resist the conviction that the disparity of age which is easily forgotten in [a wife]8145-a wife , and especially in [a wife who adores [you]8147-you]8146-a wife who adores you , assumes a different , and somewhat distasteful character , when [a great statesman]8148-a great statesman is obliged to recognise it in the shape of [a boyish brother - in - law]8149-a boyish brother - in - law . But all went right , for the sweetness of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s temper was inexhaustible . [Endymion]425-endymion had paid several visits to [[St. James]64-st. james ’ square]8150-st. james ’ square before [Myra]466-myra could seize the opportunity , for which [she]466-myra was ever watching , to make [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband and [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother acquainted . “[3463-we] And so [you]3465-you are one of [us]3466-us , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , with [his]986-her husband sweetest smile and in [his]986-her husband most musical tone , “[3465-you] and in [office]6714-office . [We]3466-us must try to give [you]3465-you a lift . ” And then [he]986-her husband asked [Endymion]425-endymion who was [[his]986-her husband chief]1660-his chief , and how [he]425-endymion liked [him]425-endymion , and then [he]986-her husband said , “[3466-us] A good deal depends on [[a man]807-a man ’s chief]3469-a man ’s chief . [I]0-i was under [[your]3465-you grandfather]7064-your grandfather when [I]0-i first entered parliament , and [I]0-i never knew [a pleasanter man]3471-a pleasanter man to do business with . [He]7064-your grandfather never made difficulties ; [he]7064-your grandfather always encouraged [one]6769-one . [A younker]3473-a younker likes that . ” [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort was desirous of paying some attention to [all those who had been kind to [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother]8154-all those who had been kind to her brother ; particularly [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare and [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris — and [she]499-lady montfort wished to invite [them]8154-all those who had been kind to her brother to [[her]499-lady montfort house]2655-her house . “[3473-a younker] [I]0-i am sure [Waldershare]442-waldershare would like to come , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion , “[0-i] but [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , [I]0-i know , never goes anywhere , and [I]0-i have [myself]0-i heard [him]507-lord beaumaris say [he]507-lord beaumaris never would . ” “[507-lord beaumaris] Yes , [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord was telling [me]0-i [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was quite farouche , and it is feared that [we]3475-we may lose [him]507-lord beaumaris . That would be sad , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[507-lord beaumaris] for [he]507-lord beaumaris is powerful . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i should like very much if [you]3476-you could give [me]0-i a card for [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[431-trenchard] [he]431-trenchard is not in society , but [he]431-trenchard is quite [a gentleman]741-a gentleman . ” “[431-trenchard] [You]3476-you shall have it , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear . [I]0-i have always liked [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard , and [I]0-i dare say , some day or other , [he]431-trenchard may be of use to [you]3476-you . ” [The Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels were not in [town]6995-town , but [Myra]466-myra saw [them]468-the neuchatels frequently , and [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel often dined in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square — but [the ladies]930-the ladies always declined every invitation of the kind . [They]930-the ladies came up from [Hainault]111-hainault to see [Myra]466-myra , but looked as if nothing but [their]930-the ladies great affection would prompt such a sacrifice , and seemed always pining for [Arcadia]534-arcadia . [Endymion]425-endymion , however , not unfrequently continued [his]425-endymion Sunday visits to [Hainault]111-hainault , to which [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel had given [him]425-endymion a general welcome . [This young gentleman]8159-this young gentleman , indeed , soon experienced a considerable change in [his]8159-this young gentleman social position . [Invitations]535-invitations flocked to [him]8159-this young gentleman , and often from [persons whom [he]8159-this young gentleman did not know , and who did not even know [him]8159-this young gentleman]8160-persons whom he did not know , and who did not even know him . [He]8159-this young gentleman went by the name of [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s brother]8161-lady roehampton ’s brother , and that was a sufficient passport . “[0-i] [We]3479-we are trying to get up a carpet dance to - night , ” said [Belinda]536-belinda to [a fair friend]8162-a fair friend . “[3479-we] What [men]1114-men are in [town]6995-town ? ” “[1114-men] Well , there is [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , who has just left [me]0-i . ” “[442-waldershare] [I]0-i have asked [him]442-waldershare . “ Then there is [Lord Willesden]537-lord willesden and [Henry Grantley]538-henry grantley — [I]442-waldershare know [they]1114-men are passing through [town]6995-town — and there is [the new man]8164-the new man , [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s brother]8161-lady roehampton ’s brother . ”[442-waldershare] “ [I]425-endymion will send to [Lord Willesden]537-lord willesden and [Henry Grantley]538-henry grantley immediately , and perhaps [you]8166-you will send a card , which [I]425-endymion will write here , for [me]425-endymion to [the new man]8164-the new man . ”[425-endymion] And in this way [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion soon found that [he]425-endymion was what is called “ everywhere . ”[425-endymion] [One of the most interesting acquaintances that [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort made was a colleague of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband]3482-one of the most interesting acquaintances that lady roehampton made was a colleague of her husband , and that was [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , once [the intimate friend of [[her]499-lady montfort father]918-her father]3484-the intimate friend of her father . [He]326-mr. wilton had known [herself]499-lady montfort and [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother when [they]3487-they were [children]3488-children , indeed from the cradle . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was in the perfection of middle life , and looked young for [his]326-mr. wilton years . [He]326-mr. wilton was tall and pensive , and naturally sentimental , though a long political career , for [he]326-mr. wilton had entered [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons for the family borough the instant [he]326-mr. wilton was of age , had brought to this susceptibility a salutary hardness . Although somewhat alienated from [the friend of]3490-the friend of [his]326-mr. wilton youth by the course of affairs , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had followed [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , while [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had adhered to [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]815-the duke of wellington , [he]326-mr. wilton had not neglected [Ferrars]425-endymion in [his]326-mr. wilton fall , but [his]326-mr. wilton offers of assistance , frankly and generously made , had been coldly though courteously rejected , and no encouragement had been given to the maintenance of [their]3487-they once intimate acquaintance . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was much struck by the appearance of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [He]326-mr. wilton tried to compare the fulfilment of [her]499-lady montfort promise with [the beautiful and haughty child whom [he]326-mr. wilton used to wonder [[her]499-lady montfort parents]1295-her parents so extravagantly spoiled]3492-the beautiful and haughty child whom he used to wonder her parents so extravagantly spoiled . [Her]499-lady montfort stature was above the average height of [women]900-women and finely developed and proportioned . But it was in the countenance — in the pellucid and commanding brow , the deep splendour of [her]499-lady montfort dark blue eyes softened by long lashes , [her]499-lady montfort short upper lip , and the rich profusion of [her]499-lady montfort dark chestnut hair — that [his]326-mr. wilton roused memory recalled the past ; and [he]326-mr. wilton fell into a mood of agitated contemplation . The opportunities which [he]326-mr. wilton enjoyed of cultivating [her]499-lady montfort society were numerous , and [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton missed none . [He]326-mr. wilton was frequently [[her]499-lady montfort guest]949-her guest , and being [himself]326-mr. wilton [the master of [a splendid establishment]3497-a splendid establishment]3496-the master of a splendid establishment , [he]326-mr. wilton could offer [her]499-lady montfort a hospitality which [every one]1385-every one appreciated . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was peculiarly [[his]326-mr. wilton political chief]1597-his political chief , and [they]3500-they had always been socially intimate . As [the trusted colleague of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband — as [one who had known [her]499-lady montfort in [her]499-lady montfort childhood]3503-one who had known her in her childhood , and as [himself]326-mr. wilton [a man singularly qualified , by [his]326-mr. wilton agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make [his]326-mr. wilton way with [women]900-women]3504-a man singularly qualified , by his agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make his way with women — [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had no great difficulty , particularly in that happy demi - season which precedes Christmas , in establishing relations of confidence and intimacy with [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3501-the trusted colleague of her husband — as one who had known her in her childhood , and as himself a man singularly qualified , by his agreeable conversation and tender and deferential manner , to make his way with women — mr. sidney wilton had no great difficulty , particularly in that happy demi - season which precedes christmas , in establishing relations of confidence and intimacy with lady roehampton . The cabinets were over : [the government]818-the government had decided on [their]818-the government measures , and put [them]818-the government in a state of preparation , and [they]818-the government were about to disperse for a month . [The seat of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3507-the seat of lord roehampton was in [the extreme north of [England]7-england]3508-the extreme north of england , and a visit to [it]3507-the seat of lord roehampton was inconvenient at this moment , and especially at this season . [The department of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3509-the department of lord roehampton was very active at this time , and [he]326-mr. wilton was unwilling that the first impression by [[his]326-mr. wilton wife]1261-his wife of [[her]1261-his wife future home]3511-her future home should be experienced at a season little favourable to the charms of a northern seat . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was [the proprietor of [the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in [England]7-england]3513-the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in england]3512-the proprietor of the most beautiful and the most celebrated villa in england ; [only twenty miles from [town]6995-town , seated on [a wooded crest of [the swan - crowned Thames]85-the thames]3516-a wooded crest of the swan - crowned thames , with [gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants]3517-gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants , and [a terrace that would have become a court]3518-a terrace that would have become a court , glancing over [a wide expanse of bower and glade]3519-a wide expanse of bower and glade , studded with [bright halls and delicate steeples]3520-bright halls and delicate steeples , and the smoke of [rural homes]3521-rural homes]3514-only twenty miles from town , seated on a wooded crest of the swan - crowned thames , with gardens of delight , and woods full of pheasants , and a terrace that would have become a court , glancing over a wide expanse of bower and glade , studded with bright halls and delicate steeples , and the smoke of rural homes . It was arranged that [Lord]3522-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort should pass [their]3523-their Christmas at [Gaydene]161-gaydene with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , stay as long as [they]3523-their liked , go where [they]3523-their chose , but make it [[their]3523-their headquarters]3524-their headquarters . It was a most successful visit ; for a great deal of business was done , as well as pleasure enjoyed . [The ambassadors]3525-the ambassadors , who were always a little uneasy at Christmas when [everybody]6694-everybody is away , and [[themselves]3525-the ambassadors without [country homes]3528-country homes]3527-themselves without country homes , were all invited down for that week . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort used to give [them]3525-the ambassadors audiences after the shooting parties . [He]3522-lord thought it was a specific against [their]3525-the ambassadors being too long . [He]3522-lord used to say , “ The first dinner - bell often brings things to a point . ”[3522-lord] After Christmas there was an ever - varying stream of company , chiefly official and parliamentary . The banquet and the battue did not always settle the business , the clause , or the schedule , which [the guests]2190-the guests often came down to [Gaydene]161-gaydene ostensibly to accomplish , but [they]2190-the guests sent [men]1114-men back to [town]6995-town with increased energy and good humour , and kept [the party]1547-the party in heart . Towards the end of the month [the premier]2980-the premier came down , and for [him]2980-the premier [the Blue Ribbon Covert]162-the blue ribbon covert had been reserved , though [he]2980-the premier really cared little for sport . It was an eighteenth century tradition that [knights of the garter]3534-knights of the garter only had been permitted to shoot this choice preserve , but [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , in this advanced age , did not of course revive such an ultra - exclusive practice , and [he]326-mr. wilton was particular in arranging the party to include [Mr. Jorrocks]539-jorrocks . This was [a Radical member to whom considerable office had been given at the reconstruction of 1835]3535-a radical member to whom considerable office had been given at the reconstruction of 1835 , when it was necessary that [the Whigs]366-the whigs should conciliate [the Mountain]540-the mountain . [He]539-jorrocks was [a pretentious , underbred , half - educated man , fluent with all the commonplaces of middle - class ambition , which are humorously called democratic opinions]3536-a pretentious , underbred , half - educated man , fluent with all the commonplaces of middle - class ambition , which are humorously called democratic opinions , but at heart [a sycophant of [the aristocracy]1056-the aristocracy]3537-a sycophant of the aristocracy . [He]539-jorrocks represented , however , a large and important constituency , and [his]539-jorrocks promotion was at first looked upon as a masterpiece of management . [The Mountain]540-the mountain , who knew [Jorrocks]539-jorrocks by heart , and felt that [they]540-the mountain had in [their]540-the mountain ranks [men]1114-men in every sense [[his]539-jorrocks superior]3540-his superior , and that [he]539-jorrocks could be [no representative of [their]540-the mountain intelligence and opinions]3541-no representative of their intelligence and opinions , and so by degrees prepare for [their]540-the mountain gradual admission to [the sacred land]3542-the sacred land , at first sulked over the promotion of [[their]540-the mountain late companion]3543-their late companion , and only did not publicly deride it from the feeling that by so doing [they]540-the mountain might be playing the game of [the ministry]6702-the ministry . At the time of which [we]3545-we are writing , having become extremely discontented and wishing to annoy [the government]818-the government , [they]540-the mountain even affected dissatisfaction at the subordinate position which [Jorrocks]539-jorrocks occupied in the administration , and it was generally said — had become indeed the slang of [the party]1547-the party — that the test of the sincerity of [the ministry]6702-the ministry to Liberal principles was to put [Jorrocks]539-jorrocks in the cabinet . The countenance of [the premier]2980-the premier when this choice programme was first communicated to [him]2980-the premier was what might have been expected had [he]2980-the premier learnt of the sudden descent upon this isle of [an invading force]3154-an invading force , and [the Secretary of the Treasury]8140-the secretary of the treasury whispered in confidence to [one or two leaders of [the Mountain]540-the mountain]3552-one or two leaders of the mountain , “ that if [they]540-the mountain did not take care [they]540-the mountain would upset [the government]818-the government . ”[8140-the secretary of the treasury] “ That is exactly what [we]8169-we want to do , ”[8140-the secretary of the treasury] was the reply . So it will be seen that the position of [the ministry]6702-the ministry , previous to the meeting of parliament in 1839 , was somewhat critical . In the meantime , [[its]6702-the ministry various members , who knew [[their]3554-its various members , who knew their man man]3555-their man]3554-its various members , who knew their man , lavished every practicable social attention on [Jorrocks]539-jorrocks . The dinners [they]3554-its various members , who knew their man gave [him]539-jorrocks were doubled ; [they]3554-its various members , who knew their man got [[their]3554-its various members , who knew their man women]3556-their women to call on [[his]539-jorrocks women]3557-his women ; and [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , [a member of [an illustrious garter family]3559-an illustrious garter family]3558-a member of an illustrious garter family , capped the climax by appointing [him]539-jorrocks [one of [the party]1547-the party to shoot the Blue Ribbon Covert]3560-one of the party to shoot the blue ribbon covert . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton had invited [Endymion]425-endymion to [Gaydene]161-gaydene , and , as [his]326-mr. wilton stay there could only be brief , had even invited [him]326-mr. wilton to repeat the visit . [He]326-mr. wilton was , indeed , unaffectedly kind to one whom [he]326-mr. wilton remembered so young , and was evidently pleased with [him]326-mr. wilton . One evening , a day or two before the break - up of the party , while [some charming Misses Playfellow]541-some charming misses playfellow , with [an impudent brother]3562-an impudent brother , who all lived in [the neighbourhood]3563-the neighbourhood , were acting charades , [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton said to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , by whose side [he]326-mr. wilton was sitting in the circle — “ [I]326-mr. wilton have had a very busy morning about [[my]326-mr. wilton office]2962-my office . There is to be a complete revolution in it . The whole system is to be reconstructed ; [half the present people]8171-half the present people are to be pensioned off , and new blood is to be introduced . It struck [me]326-mr. wilton that this might be an opening for [[your]499-lady montfort brother]7296-your brother . [He]7296-your brother is in the public service — that is something ; and as there are to be [so many new men]8173-so many new men , there will be no jealousy as to [his]7296-your brother promotion . If [you]499-lady montfort will speak to [him]7296-your brother about it , and [he]7296-your brother likes it , [I]326-mr. wilton will appoint [him]7296-your brother [one of [the new clerks]8175-the new clerks]8174-one of the new clerks ; and then , if [he]7296-your brother also likes it , [he]7296-your brother shall be [[my]326-mr. wilton private secretary]8176-my private secretary . That will give [him]7296-your brother position , and be no mean addition to [his]7296-your brother income , [you]499-lady montfort know , if [we]8177-we last — but that depends , [I]326-mr. wilton suppose , on [Mr. Jorrocks]539-jorrocks . ”[326-mr. wilton] [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort communicated all this to [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother on [her]499-lady montfort return to [London]10-london . “ It is exactly what [I]499-lady montfort wished , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said . “ [I]499-lady montfort wanted [you]499-lady montfort to be [private secretary to [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister]8178-private secretary to a cabinet minister , and if [I]499-lady montfort were to choose [any one]1685-any one , except , of course , [[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord , it would be [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . [He]326-mr. wilton is [a perfect gentleman]7493-a perfect gentleman , and was [[dear papa]7070-dear papa ’s friend]8184-dear papa ’s friend . [I]499-lady montfort understand [you]499-lady montfort will have three hundred a year to begin with , and the same amount as [[his]326-mr. wilton secretary]8185-his secretary . [You]499-lady montfort ought to be able to live with ease and propriety on six hundred a year — and this reminds [me]499-lady montfort of what [I]499-lady montfort have been thinking of before [we]8186-we went to [Gaydene]161-gaydene . [I]499-lady montfort think now [you]499-lady montfort ought to have [a more becoming residence]8187-a more becoming residence . [The Rodneys]1789-the rodneys are [good people]8189-good people , [I]499-lady montfort do not doubt , and [I]499-lady montfort dare say [we]8186-we shall have an opportunity of proving [our]8186-we sense of [their]1789-the rodneys services ; but [they]1789-the rodneys are not exactly [the people that [I]499-lady montfort care for [you]499-lady montfort to live with]8190-the people that i care for you to live with , and , at any rate , [you]499-lady montfort can not reside any longer in [a garret]8191-a garret . [I]499-lady montfort have taken [some chambers in [the Albany]8193-the albany]8192-some chambers in the albany , therefore , for [you]499-lady montfort , and they shall be [my]499-lady montfort contribution to [[your]499-lady montfort housekeeping]8194-your housekeeping . They are not badly furnished , but they belonged to [an old general officer , and are not very new - fashioned]8195-an old general officer , and are not very new - fashioned ; but [we]8196-we will go together and see them to - morrow , and [I]499-lady montfort dare say [I]499-lady montfort shall soon be able to make [them]8192-some chambers in the albany comme il faut . ”[499-lady montfort] This considerable rise in the life of [Endymion]425-endymion , after the first excitement occasioned by its announcement to [him]425-endymion had somewhat subsided , was not contemplated by [him]425-endymion with unmixed feelings of satisfaction . It seemed to terminate many relations of life , the value of which [he]425-endymion had always appreciated , but which now , with [their]3565-their impending conclusion , [he]425-endymion felt , and felt keenly , had absolutely contributed to [his]425-endymion happiness . There was no great pang in quitting [[his]425-endymion fellow - clerks]2075-his fellow - clerks , except [Trenchard]431-trenchard , whom [he]425-endymion greatly esteemed . [But poor little [Warwick Street]62-warwick street]3567-but poor little warwick street had been to [him]425-endymion a real [home]726-home , if unvarying kindness , and sedulous attention , and the affection of the eyes and heart , as well as of the mouth , can make a hearth . [He]425-endymion hoped [he]425-endymion might preserve the friendship of [Waldershare]442-waldershare , which [their]3569-their joint intimacy with [the prince]7878-the prince would favour ; but still [he]425-endymion could hardly flatter [himself]425-endymion that the delightful familiarity of [their]3569-their past lives could subsist . [Endymion]425-endymion sighed , and then [he]425-endymion sighed again . [He]425-endymion felt sad . Because [he]425-endymion was leaving [the humble harbour of refuge]3571-the humble harbour of refuge , the entrance to which , even in the darkest hour of [his]425-endymion fallen fortunes , was thought somewhat of an indignity , and was about to assume a position which would not have altogether misbecome the earliest expectations of [his]425-endymion life ? That seems unreasonable ; but [mankind]786-mankind , fortunately , are not always governed by reason , but by sentiment , and often by very tender sentiment . When [Endymion]425-endymion , sitting in [[his]425-endymion little room]3573-his little room , analysed [his]425-endymion feelings , [he]425-endymion came to the conclusion that [his]425-endymion sadness was occasioned by [his]425-endymion having to part from [Imogene]420-imogene . It often requires an event in life , and an unexpected one , to make [us]3574-us clearly aware of the existence of feelings which have long influenced [us]3574-us . Never having been in a position in which the possibility of uniting [his]425-endymion fate to another could cross [his]425-endymion mind for a moment , [he]425-endymion had been content with the good fortune which permitted a large portion of [his]425-endymion life to be passed in the society of [a woman who , unconsciously both to [him]425-endymion and to [herself]3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself]3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself , had fascinated [him]425-endymion . [The graceful child who , four or five years ago]3576-the graceful child who , four or five years ago , had first lit [him]425-endymion to [his]425-endymion garret , without losing any of [her]3575-a woman who , unconsciously both to him and to herself rare and simple ingenuousness , had developed into [a beautiful and accomplished woman]3577-a beautiful and accomplished woman . There was a strong resemblance between [Imogene]420-imogene and [[her]420-imogene sister]1871-her sister , but [Imogene]420-imogene was [a brunette]1873-a brunette . [Her]420-imogene countenance indicated far more intellect and character than that of [Sylvia]407-sylvia . [Her]420-imogene brow was delicately pencilled and finely arched , and [her]420-imogene large dark eyes gleamed with a softness and sweetness of expression , which were irresistibly attractive , and seemed to indicate sympathy with everything that was good and beautiful . [Her]420-imogene features were not so regular as [[her]420-imogene sister]1871-her sister ’s ; but when [she]420-imogene smiled , [her]420-imogene face was captivating . [Endymion]425-endymion had often listened , half with fondness and half with scepticism , to [Waldershare]442-waldershare dilating , according to [his]425-endymion wo nt , on the high character and qualities of [Imogene]420-imogene , whom [he]425-endymion persisted in believing [he]425-endymion was preparing for a great career . “ How it will come about [I]425-endymion can not say , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion would remark ; “ but it will come . If [[my]425-endymion legitimate sovereign]8197-my legitimate sovereign were on the throne , and [I]425-endymion in the possession of [[my]425-endymion estates]8198-my estates , which were graciously presented by [the usurper]8199-the usurper to [the sausage - makers]8200-the sausage - makers , or [some other choice middle - class corporation]8201-some other choice middle - class corporation , [I]425-endymion would marry [her]420-imogene [myself]425-endymion . But that is impossible . That would only be asking [her]420-imogene to share [my]425-endymion ruin . [I]425-endymion want [her]420-imogene to live in [palaces]8202-palaces , and perhaps , in [my]425-endymion decline of life , make [me]425-endymion [[her]420-imogene librarian]8203-her librarian , like [Casanova]543-casanova . [I]425-endymion should be content to dine in [[her]420-imogene hall]8204-her hall every day beneath the salt , and see [her]420-imogene enter with [her]420-imogene state , amid the flourish of trumpets . ”[425-endymion] And now , strange to say , [Endymion]425-endymion was speculating on the fate of [Imogene]420-imogene , and , as [he]425-endymion thought , in a more practical spirit . Six hundred a year , [he]425-endymion thought , was not a very large income ; but it was an income , and one which a year ago [he]425-endymion never contemplated possessing until getting grey in the public service . Why not realise perfect happiness at once ? [He]425-endymion could conceive no bliss greater than living with [Imogene]420-imogene in one of [those little villas]3581-those little villas , even if semi - detached , which now are numbered by tens of thousands , and which were then beginning to shoot out [their]3582-their suburban antennae in every direction of [[our]3583-our huge metropolis]3584-our huge metropolis . [He]425-endymion saw [her]420-imogene in [his]425-endymion mind ’s eye in [a garden of perpetual sunshine]3585-a garden of perpetual sunshine , breathing of mignonette and bright with roses , and waiting for [him]425-endymion as [he]425-endymion came down from [town]6995-town and [his]425-endymion daily labours , in [the cheap and convenient omnibus]3587-the cheap and convenient omnibus . What a delightful companion to welcome [him]425-endymion ! How much to tell [her]420-imogene , and how much to listen to ! And then [their]3588-their evenings with a delicious book or some delightful music ! What holidays , too , of romantic adventure ! The vine - clad [Rhine]37-the rhine , perhaps [Switzerland]27-switzerland ; at any rate , [the quaint old cities of [Flanders]164-flanders]3589-the quaint old cities of flanders , and [the winding valley of [the Meuse]165-the meuse]3590-the winding valley of the meuse . [They]3588-their could live extremely well on six hundred a year , yes , with all the real refinements of existence . And all [their]3588-their genuine happiness was to be sacrificed for utterly fantastic and imaginary gratifications , which , if analysed , would be found only to be efforts to amuse and astonish others . It did not yet occur to [Endymion]425-endymion that [[his]425-endymion garden]3591-his garden could not always be sunshiny ; that cares crop up in [villas]3592-villas , even semi - detached , as well as joys ; that [he]425-endymion would have [children]3488-children , and perhaps too many ; that [they]3588-their would be sick , and that [doctors]3594-doctors ’ bills would soon put a stop to romantic excursions ; that [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife would become exhausted with nursing and clothing and teaching [them]3588-their ; that [she]1261-his wife [herself]1261-his wife would become [an invalid , and moped to death]3596-an invalid , and moped to death ; that [his]425-endymion resources would every day bear a less proportion to [his]425-endymion expenditure ; and that wanting money , [he]425-endymion would return too often from [town]6995-town [a harassed husband]3598-a harassed husband to [a jaded wife]3599-a jaded wife ! [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney and [Sylvia]407-sylvia were at [Conington]159-conington on a visit to [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , hunting . It was astonishing how [Sylvia]407-sylvia had ridden to the hounds , mounted on the choicest steeds , and in a scarlet habit which had been presented to [her]407-sylvia by [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . [She]407-sylvia had created quite an enthusiasm in the field , and [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was proud of [[his]507-lord beaumaris guests]7665-his guests . When [Endymion]425-endymion parted with [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister at [the Albany]8193-the albany , where [they]3603-they had been examining [[his]425-endymion rooms]2477-his rooms , [he]425-endymion had repaired to [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , with some expectation that [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys would have returned from [Conington]159-conington , and [he]425-endymion intended to break to [[his]425-endymion host]7707-his host the impending change in [his]425-endymion life . [The Rodneys]405-the rodneys , however , had not arrived , and so [he]425-endymion ascended to [[his]425-endymion room]1563-his room , where [he]425-endymion had been employed in arranging [his]425-endymion books and papers , and indulging in the reverie which [we]3607-we have indicated . When [he]425-endymion came [downstairs]7290-downstairs , wishing to inquire about the probable arrival of [[his]425-endymion landlord]3609-his landlord , [Endymion]425-endymion knocked at the door of [the parlour]3610-the parlour where [they]3611-they used to assemble , and on entering , found [Imogene]420-imogene writing . “ How do [you]425-endymion do , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ? ”[420-imogene] [she]420-imogene said , rising . “ [I]420-imogene am writing to [Sylvia]407-sylvia . [They]3611-they are not returning as soon as [they]3611-they intended , and [I]420-imogene am to go down to [Conington]159-conington by [an early train]8205-an early train to - morrow . ”[420-imogene] “ [I]425-endymion want to see [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion moodily . “ Can [I]420-imogene write anything to [him]408-mr. rodney , or tell [him]408-mr. rodney anything ? ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene . “ No , ”[425-endymion] continued [Endymion]425-endymion in a melancholy tone . “ [I]425-endymion can tell [you]420-imogene what [I]425-endymion wanted to say . But [you]420-imogene must be occupied now , going away , and unexpectedly , to - morrow . It seems to [me]425-endymion that [every one]1385-every one is going away . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [we]8207-we have lost [the prince]7878-the prince , certainly , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene , “ and [I]420-imogene doubt whether [[his]7878-the prince rooms]2477-his rooms will be ever let again . ”[420-imogene] “ Indeed ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Well , [I]425-endymion only know what [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare tells [me]425-endymion . [He]442-waldershare says that [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo have made a great speculation , and gained a great deal of money ; but [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney never speaks to [me]425-endymion of such matters , nor indeed does [Sylvia]407-sylvia . [I]425-endymion am [myself]425-endymion very sorry that [the prince]7878-the prince has gone , for [he]7878-the prince interested [me]425-endymion much . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [I]425-endymion should think [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney would not be very sorry to get rid of [me]425-endymion then , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ O [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ! why should [you]425-endymion say or think such things ! [I]425-endymion am sure that [[my]425-endymion brother]2830-my brother and sister , and indeed [every one in [this house]3359-this house]8212-every one in this house , always consider [your]425-endymion comfort and welfare before any other object . ”[425-endymion] “ Yes , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [you]3612-you have all been most kind to [me]425-endymion , and that makes [me]425-endymion more wretched at the prospect of leaving [you]3612-you . ”[425-endymion] “ But there is no prospect of that ? ”[425-endymion] “ A certainty , [Imogene]420-imogene ; there is going to be a change in [my]425-endymion life , ”[425-endymion] and then [he]425-endymion told [her]3612-you all . “ Well , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene , “ it would be selfish not to be happy at what [I]420-imogene hear ; but though [I]420-imogene hope [I]420-imogene am happy , [I]420-imogene need not be joyful . [I]420-imogene never used to be nervous , but [I]420-imogene am afraid [I]420-imogene am getting so . All these great changes rather shake [me]420-imogene . This adventure of [the prince]7878-the prince — as [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare says , it is history . Then [Miss Myra]466-myra ’s great marriage , and [your]3612-you promotion — although they are exactly what [we]8215-we used to dream about , and wished [a fairy]8216-a fairy would accomplish , and somehow felt that , somehow or other , they must happen — yet now [they]8217-they have occurred , [one]6769-one is almost as astounded as delighted . [We]8215-we certainly have been very happy in [Warwick Street]62-warwick street , at least [I]420-imogene have been , all living as it were together . But where shall [we]8215-we be this time next year ? [All scattered]8219-all scattered , and perhaps not even [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys under [this roof]8220-this roof . [I]420-imogene know not how it is , but [I]420-imogene dread leaving the roof where [one]6769-one has been happy . ”[420-imogene] “ Oh ! [you]420-imogene know [you]420-imogene must leave it one day or other , [Imogene]420-imogene . [You]420-imogene are sure to marry ; that [you]420-imogene can not avoid . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [I]420-imogene am not by any means sure about that , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene . “ [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , in educating [me]420-imogene , as [he]442-waldershare says , as [a princess]8222-a princess , has made [me]420-imogene really neither fish , flesh , nor fowl , nor even that coarser but popular delicacy never forgotten . [I]420-imogene could not unite [my]420-imogene life with [a being who was not refined in mind and in manners]8223-a being who was not refined in mind and in manners , and [the men of [my]420-imogene class]8224-the men of my class in life , who are the only ones after all who might care to marry [me]420-imogene , shock [my]420-imogene taste , [I]420-imogene am ashamed to say so . [I]420-imogene am not sure it is not wicked to think it even ; but so it is . ”[420-imogene] “ Why do [you]425-endymion not marry [Waldershare]442-waldershare ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ That would be madness ! [I]425-endymion do not know any alliance that could prove more unfortunate . [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare must never marry . [All people of imagination]8225-all people of imagination , [they]8225-all people of imagination say , are difficult to live with ; but [a person who consists solely of imagination]8226-a person who consists solely of imagination , like [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , who has indeed no other attribute — before a year was past , married , [he]442-waldershare would fly to [the desert]8227-the desert or to [La Trappe]166-la trappe , commit terrible scandals from mere weariness of feeling , write pasquinades against [the wife of [his]442-waldershare bosom]8228-the wife of his bosom , and hold [us]8229-us both up to the fierce laughter of [the world]6658-the world . No , no ; [he]442-waldershare is the best , the dearest , and the most romantic of [friends]7075-friends ; tender as [a father]7134-a father , and sometimes as wise , for genius can be everything . [He]442-waldershare is going to rise early to - morrow , which [he]442-waldershare particularly dislikes , because [he]442-waldershare will not let [me]425-endymion go to [the station]7360-the station alone ; though [I]425-endymion tell [him]442-waldershare , as [I]425-endymion often tell [him]442-waldershare , those are the becoming manners of [[my]425-endymion class]8234-my class . ”[425-endymion] “ But [you]420-imogene might meet [a person of the refinement [you]420-imogene require]8235-a person of the refinement you require , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ with a moderate and yet a sufficient income , who would not be unworthy of [you]420-imogene . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]420-imogene doubt it , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene . “ But , do not doubt it , [dear Imogene]420-imogene , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , advancing ; “ such charms as [yours]420-imogene , both of body and of mind , such [a companion in life , so refined , so accomplished , and yet endowed with such clear sense , and such a sweet disposition]8236-a companion in life , so refined , so accomplished , and yet endowed with such clear sense , and such a sweet disposition — believe [me]425-endymion ”[425-endymion] — — But at this moment [a splendid equipage]3613-a splendid equipage drove up to the door , with [powdered footmen and long canes behind , and then a terrible rap , like the tattoo of a field - marshal]3614-powdered footmen and long canes behind , and then a terrible rap , like the tattoo of a field - marshal . “ [Good gracious]8237-good gracious ! what is all this ? ”[420-imogene] exclaimed [Imogene]420-imogene . “ It is [[my]425-endymion sister]7169-my sister , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , blushing ; “ it is [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]420-imogene must go to [her]499-lady montfort [myself]420-imogene , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene ; “ [I]420-imogene can not have [the servant]1560-the servant attend upon [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister . ”[420-imogene] [Endymion]425-endymion remained silent and confused . [Imogene]420-imogene was some little time at the carriage - door , for [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort had inquiries to make after [Sylvia]407-sylvia and other courteous things to say , and then [Imogene]420-imogene returned , and said to [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort wishes [you]425-endymion to go with [her]499-lady montfort directly on some particular business . ”[420-imogene] [Endymion]425-endymion liked [his]425-endymion new official life very much . [Whitehall]67-whitehall was a great improvement on [Somerset House]72-somerset house , and [he]425-endymion had sufficient experience of the civil service to duly appreciate the advantage of being permanently quartered in one of [the chief departments of [the state]1022-the state]3615-the chief departments of the state , instead of obscurely labouring in a subordinate office , with a limited future , and detached from all the keenly interesting details of public life . But it was not this permanent and substantial advantage which occasioned [him]425-endymion such lively and such novel pleasure , as the fact of [his]425-endymion being [a private secretary]3617-a private secretary , and [a private secretary to [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister]3618-a private secretary to a cabinet minister . The relations between [a minister]861-a minister and [[his]861-a minister secretary]8185-his secretary are , or at least should be , among the finest that can subsist between [two individuals]3622-two individuals . Except [the married state]3623-the married state , there is none in which so great a degree of confidence is involved , in which more forbearance ought to be exercised , or more sympathy ought to exist . There is usually in the relation an identity of interest , and that of the highest kind ; and the perpetual difficulties , the alternations of triumph and defeat , develop devotion . [A youthful secretary]3624-a youthful secretary will naturally feel some degree of enthusiasm for [[his]3624-a youthful secretary chief]1660-his chief , and [a wise minister]3626-a wise minister will never stint [his]3626-a wise minister regard for one in whose intelligence and honour [he]3626-a wise minister finds [he]3626-a wise minister can place confidence . There never was a happier prospect of these relations being established on the most satisfactory basis than in the instance of [Endymion]425-endymion and [[his]425-endymion new master]3627-his new master . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was [a man of noble disposition , fine manners , considerable culture]3628-a man of noble disposition , fine manners , considerable culture , and was generally gracious . But [he]326-mr. wilton was disposed to be more than gracious to [Endymion]425-endymion , and when [he]326-mr. wilton found that [[our]3629-our young friend]3630-our young friend had a capacity for work — that [his]326-mr. wilton perception was quick and clear — that [he]326-mr. wilton wrote with facility — never made difficulties — was calm , sedulous , and patient , the interest which [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton took in [him]326-mr. wilton as [the son of [William Ferrars]340-hurstley]3631-the son of william ferrars , and , [we]3629-our must add , as [the brother of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3632-the brother of lady roehampton , became absorbed in the personal regard which [the minister]775-the minister soon entertained for [[his]775-the minister secretary]8185-his secretary . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton found a pleasure in forming the mind of [Endymion]425-endymion to the consideration and comprehension of public affairs ; [he]326-mr. wilton spoke to [him]425-endymion both of [men]1114-men and things without reserve ; revealed to [him]425-endymion the characters of [leading personages on both sides]3636-leading personages on both sides , illustrated [their]3636-leading personages on both sides antecedents , and threw light upon [their]3636-leading personages on both sides future ; taught [him]425-endymion the real condition of parties in parliament , rarely to be found in newspapers ; and finally , when [he]326-mr. wilton was sufficiently initiated , obtained for [[his]326-mr. wilton secretary]8185-his secretary a key for [his]326-mr. wilton cabinet boxes , which left little of the business of government unknown to [Endymion]425-endymion . Such great confidence , and that exhibited by [one who possessed so many winning qualities]3638-one who possessed so many winning qualities , excited in the breast of [Endymion]425-endymion the most lively feelings of gratitude and respect . [He]326-mr. wilton tried to prove them by the vigilant and unwearying labour with which [he]326-mr. wilton served [[his]326-mr. wilton master]1352-his master , and [he]326-mr. wilton served [him]1352-his master every day more effectually , because every day [he]326-mr. wilton became more intimate with the mind and method of [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . [Every one]1385-every one to a certain degree is a mannerist ; [every one]1385-every one has [his]1385-every one ways ; and [a secretary]3642-a secretary will be assisted in the transaction of business if a vigilant observation has made [him]3642-a secretary acquainted with the idiosyncrasy of [[his]3642-a secretary chief]1660-his chief . The regulations of the office which authorise [a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship]3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship , to deviate from the routine duties of [the department]1842-the department , and devote [his]3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship time entirely to the special requirements of [[his]3644-a clerk , appointed to a private secretaryship master]1352-his master , of course much assisted [Endymion]425-endymion , and proved also a pleasant relief , for [he]425-endymion had had enough at [Somerset House]72-somerset house of copying documents and drawing up formal reports . But it was not only at [Whitehall]67-whitehall that [he]425-endymion saw [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and experienced [his]326-mr. wilton kindness . [Endymion]425-endymion was [a frequent guest under [[Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s roof]3648-mr. wilton ’s roof]3647-a frequent guest under mr. wilton ’s roof , and [[Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s establishment]3649-mr. wilton ’s establishment was [one of the most distinguished in [London]10-london]3650-one of the most distinguished in london . [They]3651-they met also much in the evenings , and always at [Lady Roehampton ’s]499-lady montfort , where [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was never absent . Whenever and wherever [they]3651-they met , even if [they]3651-they had been working together the whole morning , [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton always greeted [Endymion]425-endymion with the utmost consideration — because [he]326-mr. wilton knew such a recognition would raise [Endymion]425-endymion in the eyes of [the social herd]3652-the social herd , who always observe little things , and generally form from [them]3652-the social herd [their]3652-the social herd opinions of great affairs . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was at [Charing Cross]168-charing cross , on [his]326-mr. wilton way to [[his]326-mr. wilton office]6810-his office , when [a lady]739-a lady saluted [him]326-mr. wilton from [[her]739-a lady carriage]1627-her carriage , which then drew up to the pavement and stopped . “ [We]3651-they have just arrived , ”[739-a lady] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ and [I]739-a lady want [you]326-mr. wilton to give [me]739-a lady a little dinner to - day . [[My]739-a lady lord]7235-my lord is going to dine with [an Old Bailey lawyer]8242-an old bailey lawyer , who amuses [him]8242-an old bailey lawyer , and [I]739-a lady do not like to be left , the first day , on the pave . ”[739-a lady] “ [I]326-mr. wilton can give [you]326-mr. wilton a rather large dinner , if [you]326-mr. wilton care to come , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ but [I]326-mr. wilton fear [you]326-mr. wilton will not like it . [I]326-mr. wilton have got [some House of Commons men]8243-some house of commons men dining with [me]326-mr. wilton to - day , and [one or two of the other House]8244-one or two of the other house to meet [them]8243-some house of commons men . [[My]326-mr. wilton sister]7169-my sister [Georgina]544-georgina has very good - naturedly promised to come , with [[her]544-georgina husband]986-her husband , and [I]326-mr. wilton have just written a note to [the Duchess Dowager of [Keswick]169-keswick]545-the duchess dowager of keswick , who often helps [me]326-mr. wilton — but [I]326-mr. wilton fear this sort of thing would hardly suit [you]326-mr. wilton . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ On the contrary , [I]739-a lady think it will be very amusing . Only do not put [me]739-a lady between [two of [[your]326-mr. wilton colleagues]8248-your colleagues]8247-two of your colleagues . [Anybody]7364-anybody amuses [me]739-a lady for once . A new acquaintance is like a new book . [I]739-a lady prefer it , even if bad , to a classic . ”[739-a lady] The dinner party to - day at [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s was miscellaneous , and not heterogeneous enough to produce constraint , only to produce a little excitement — [some commoners high in office]3656-some commoners high in office , and [the Treasury whip]3657-the treasury whip , [several manufacturers who stood together in the room]3658-several manufacturers who stood together in the room , and [some metropolitan members]3659-some metropolitan members . [[Georgina]544-georgina ’s husband]3660-georgina ’s husband , who was [a lord - in - waiting , and a great swell , in a green riband]3661-a lord - in - waiting , and a great swell , in a green riband , moved about with adroit condescension , and was bewitchingly affable . [The manufacturing members]3662-the manufacturing members whispered to [each other]916-each other that it was a wise thing to bring [the two Houses]3664-the two houses together , but when [Her]544-georgina Grace [the Duchess Dowager of [Keswick]169-keswick]545-the duchess dowager of keswick was announced , [they]3662-the manufacturing members exchanged glances of astounded satisfaction , and felt that [the government , which had been thought to be in a somewhat rickety condition]3665-the government , which had been thought to be in a somewhat rickety condition , would certainly stand . [Berengaria]504-berengaria came a little late , not very . [She]504-berengaria thought it had been earlier , but it was not . [The duchess dowager]3666-the duchess dowager opened [her]3666-the duchess dowager eyes with wonderment when [she]3666-the duchess dowager beheld [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , but [the company in general]3667-the company in general were not in the least aware of the vast social event that was occurring . [They]3667-the company in general were gratified in seeing [another fine lady]3668-another fine lady , but did not , of course , rank [her]3668-another fine lady with [a duchess]836-a duchess . The dinner went off better than [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton could have hoped , as it was impossible to place [a stranger]1942-a stranger by [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [He]326-mr. wilton sate in the middle of [his]326-mr. wilton table with [the duchess dowager]3666-the duchess dowager on [his]326-mr. wilton right hand , and [Berengaria]504-berengaria , who was taken out by the green riband , on the other . As [he]326-mr. wilton knew the green riband would be soon exhausted , [he]326-mr. wilton devoted [himself]326-mr. wilton to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and left [the duchess]6891-the duchess to [her]6891-the duchess own resources , which were considerable , and [she]6891-the duchess was soon laying down [her]6891-the duchess opinions on [men]1114-men and things to [[her]6891-the duchess other neighbours]3674-her other neighbours with much effect . [The manufacturers]1003-the manufacturers talked shop to [each other]916-each other in whispers , that is to say , mixed [House of Commons]126-the house of commons tattle about bills and committees with news from [Manchester]33-manchester and [Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , and [the West Riding]3677-the west riding . [The metropolitan members]3678-the metropolitan members , then [a more cosmopolitan body]3679-a more cosmopolitan body and highly miscellaneous in [their]3678-the metropolitan members character and pursuits , were louder , and perhaps more easy , even ventured to talk across the table when near its end , and enticed [the peers]3680-the peers into discussions on foreign politics . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton having been delightful , thought it necessary to observe that [he]326-mr. wilton feared [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had been bored . “ [I]499-lady montfort have been , and am , extremely amused , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort replied ; “ and now tell [me]499-lady montfort , who is [that young man at the very end of the table]8250-that young man at the very end of the table ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ That is [[my]499-lady montfort private secretary]8176-my private secretary , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Ferrars]425-endymion ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ [A brother of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]8252-a brother of lady roehampton . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Present [him]8252-a brother of lady roehampton to [me]499-lady montfort after dinner . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]425-endymion knew [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort by sight , though [she]499-lady montfort did not know [him]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion had seen [her]499-lady montfort more than once at the receptions of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , where , as indeed in [every place]3681-every place , [she]499-lady montfort was the cynosure . [He]425-endymion was much astonished at meeting [her]499-lady montfort at this party to - day,—almost as surprised as [the duchess dowager]3666-the duchess dowager , for [Endymion]425-endymion , who was of an observant nature , was beginning to comprehend society and all its numerous elements , and [schools , and shades , and classes]3683-schools , and shades , and classes . When [they]3684-they entered [the saloon]2204-the saloon , [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton led [Endymion]425-endymion up to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort at once , and [she]3686-she immediately inquired after [[his]326-mr. wilton sister]1096-his sister . “ Do [you]326-mr. wilton think , ”[3686-she] [she]3686-she said , “ [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort would see [me]3686-she to - morrow if [I]3686-she called on [her]499-lady montfort ? ”[3686-she] “ If [I]425-endymion were [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [I]425-endymion would , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort looked at [him]326-mr. wilton with a glance of curious scrutiny ; not smiling , and yet not displeased . “ [I]499-lady montfort will write [her]499-lady montfort a little note in the morning , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort thoughtfully . “ [One]6769-one may leave cards for ever . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton tells [me]499-lady montfort [you]499-lady montfort are quite [his]326-mr. wilton right hand . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton is too kind to [me]425-endymion , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [One]6769-one could not be excused for not doing one ’s best for [such a master]8255-such a master . ”[425-endymion] “ [You]499-lady montfort like [people]6681-people to be kind to [you]499-lady montfort ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort have not met with so much kindness in [this world]6716-this world as to become insensible to it . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]499-lady montfort are too young to be melancholy , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “ are [you]499-lady montfort older than [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [We]8258-we are [twins]856-twins . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Twins]546-twins ! and wonderfully like too ! Is it not thought so ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort have sometimes heard it mentioned . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Oh , it is striking ! ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and [she]499-lady montfort motioned to [him]3688-him to sit down by [her]499-lady montfort ; and then [she]499-lady montfort began to talk politics , and asked [him]3688-him what [the members]3689-the members thought at dinner of the prospects of [the government]818-the government , and what [he]3688-him had heard of the malcontent movement that [they]3689-the members said was in petto . [Endymion]425-endymion replied that [Mr. Sharpset]547-mr. sharpset , [the Secretary of the Treasury]8140-the secretary of the treasury , did not think much of it . “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort wish [I]499-lady montfort did not , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ However , [I]499-lady montfort will soon find out something about it . [I]499-lady montfort have only just come to [town]6995-town ; but [I]499-lady montfort intend to open [[my]499-lady montfort house]2987-my house , immediately . Now [I]499-lady montfort must go . What are [you]499-lady montfort going to do with [yourself]499-lady montfort to - morrow ? [I]499-lady montfort wish [you]499-lady montfort would come and dine with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . It will be quite without form , [a few agreeable and amusing people]8262-a few agreeable and amusing people ; [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort must be amused . It seems a reasonable fancy , but very difficult to realise ; and now [you]499-lady montfort shall ask for [[my]499-lady montfort carriage]8263-my carriage , and to - morrow [I]499-lady montfort hope to be able to tell [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort what very great pleasure [I]499-lady montfort have had in making the acquaintance of [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother . ”[499-lady montfort] The morning after , [Endymion]425-endymion was emerging from [the court - yard of [the Albany]8193-the albany]3692-the court - yard of the albany , in order to call on [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , who , as [he]408-mr. rodney learnt from a casual remark in a letter from [Waldershare]442-waldershare , would be in [town]6995-town . [The ladies]930-the ladies were left behind for the last week of hunting , but business called [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney [home]726-home . [Waldershare]442-waldershare wrote to [Endymion]425-endymion in the highest spirits , and more than once declared that [he]425-endymion was [the happiest of [men]1114-men]3697-the happiest of men . Just as [Endymion]425-endymion had entered [Piccadilly]171-piccadilly , [he]425-endymion was stopped by a once familiar face ; it was [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , who accosted [him]425-endymion with great warmth , and as usual began to talk about [himself]428-st. barbe . “ [You]8265-you are surprised to see [me]428-st. barbe , ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe said . “ It is two years since [we]8266-our met . Well , [I]428-st. barbe have done wonders ; carried all before [me]428-st. barbe . By [Jove]452-jove , [sir]6912-sir , [I]428-st. barbe can walk into [[a minister]861-a minister ’s private room]8269-a minister ’s private room with as much ease as [I]428-st. barbe were entering [the old den]8270-the old den . [The ambassadors]3525-the ambassadors are hand and glove with [me]428-st. barbe . There are very few things [I]428-st. barbe do not know . [I]428-st. barbe have made the fortune of the ‘ Chuck - Farthing , ’ trebled its circulation , and invented a new style , which has put [me]428-st. barbe at the head of all ‘ [[our]8266-our own correspondents]8272-our own correspondents . ’ [I]428-st. barbe wish [you]6912-sir were at [Paris]43-paris ; [I]428-st. barbe would give [you]6912-sir a dinner at [the Rocher]8273-the rocher , which would make up for all [our]8266-our dinners at that ferocious ruffian , [Joe]430-joe ’s . [I]428-st. barbe gave a dinner the other day to forty of [them]8272-our own correspondents , all ‘ [[our]8266-our own correspondents]8272-our own correspondents , ’ or such like . Do [you]6912-sir know , [[my]428-st. barbe dear fellow]6715-my dear fellow , when [I]428-st. barbe looked round [the room]943-the room , there was not [a man who had not done [his]8277-a man who had not done his best to crush me best to crush [me]428-st. barbe]8277-a man who had not done his best to crush me ; running down [my]428-st. barbe works or not noticing them , or continually dilating on [Gushy]457-gushy as if [the English public]8278-the english public would never read anything else . Now , that was Christian - like of [me]428-st. barbe , was not it ? [God]401-god , [sir]6912-sir , if [they]8272-our own correspondents only had but one neck , and [I]428-st. barbe had been [the Emperor Nero]549-the emperor nero — but , [I]428-st. barbe will not dwell on it ; [I]428-st. barbe hate [them]8272-our own correspondents . However , it suits [me]428-st. barbe to take the other line at present . [I]428-st. barbe am all for fraternity and that sort of thing , and give [them]8272-our own correspondents dinners . There is a reason why , but there is no time to talk about that now . [I]428-st. barbe shall want [their]8272-our own correspondents sweet voices — the hounds ! But , [[my]428-st. barbe dear fellow]6715-my dear fellow , [I]428-st. barbe am truly glad to see [you]6715-my dear fellow . Do [you]6715-my dear fellow know , [I]428-st. barbe always liked [you]6715-my dear fellow ; and how come [you]6715-my dear fellow to be in [this quarter]8281-this quarter this fine morning ? ”[428-st. barbe] “ [I]425-endymion live in [the Albany]8193-the albany , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [You]6715-my dear fellow live in the [Albany]173-the albany ! ”[428-st. barbe] repeated [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , with an amazed and perturbed expression . “ [I]428-st. barbe knew [I]428-st. barbe could not be [a knight of the garter]886-a knight of the garter , or [a member of White’s]8284-a member of white’s — the only two things [an Englishman]2922-an englishman can not command ; but [I]428-st. barbe did think [I]428-st. barbe might some day live in [the Albany]173-the albany . It was [my]428-st. barbe dream . And [you]6715-my dear fellow live [there]890-there ! Gracious ! what [an unfortunate fellow]8287-an unfortunate fellow [I]428-st. barbe am ! [I]428-st. barbe do not see how [you]6715-my dear fellow can live in [the Albany]173-the albany with [your]6715-my dear fellow salary ; [I]428-st. barbe suppose [they]8288-they have raised [you]6715-my dear fellow . ”[428-st. barbe] “ [I]425-endymion have left [Somerset House]72-somerset house , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and am now at [the Board of Trade]8289-the board of trade , and am [private secretary to [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton]8290-private secretary to mr. sidney wilton . ”[425-endymion] “ Oh ! ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “ then [we]8291-we have [friends]7075-friends at [court]2541-court . [You]6715-my dear fellow may do something for [me]428-st. barbe , if [I]428-st. barbe only knew what [I]428-st. barbe wanted . [They]8288-they have no decorations [here]1520-here . Curse [this aristocratic country]8295-this aristocratic country , [they]8288-they want all the honours to [themselves]8288-they . [I]428-st. barbe should like to be in [the Board of Trade]8289-the board of trade , and would make some sacrifice for it . [The proprietors of [the ‘ Chuck - Farthing ’]8298-the ‘ chuck - farthing ’]8297-the proprietors of the ‘ chuck - farthing ’ pay well ; [they]8297-the proprietors of the ‘ chuck - farthing ’ pay like [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen ; though , why [I]428-st. barbe say so [I]428-st. barbe do not exactly know , for [no gentleman]8300-no gentleman ever paid [me]428-st. barbe anything . But , if [I]428-st. barbe could be [Secretary of [the Board of Trade]8289-the board of trade]8301-secretary of the board of trade , or get 1500 pounds a year secure , [I]428-st. barbe would take it ; and [I]428-st. barbe dare say [I]428-st. barbe could get employed on some treaties , as [I]428-st. barbe speak French , and then [I]428-st. barbe might get knighted . ”[428-st. barbe] “ Well , [I]425-endymion think [you]425-endymion are very well off , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ carrying , as [you]425-endymion say , everything before [you]425-endymion . What more can [you]425-endymion want ? ”[425-endymion] “ [I]428-st. barbe hate the craft , ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , with an expression of genuine detestation ; “ [I]428-st. barbe should like to show [them]8303-them all up before [I]428-st. barbe died . [I]428-st. barbe suppose it was [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister marrying [a lord]7520-a lord that got [you]425-endymion on in this way . [I]428-st. barbe could have married [a countess]2066-a countess [myself]428-st. barbe , but then , to be sure , [she]2066-a countess was only [a Polish one , and hard up]8307-a polish one , and hard up . [I]428-st. barbe never had [a sister]858-a sister ; [I]428-st. barbe never had any luck in life at all . [I]428-st. barbe wish [I]428-st. barbe had been [a woman]6794-a woman . [Women]900-women are [the only people who get on]8311-the only people who get on . [A man]807-a man works all [his]807-a man life , and thinks [he]807-a man has done a wonderful thing if , with one leg in the grave and no hair on [his]807-a man head , [he]807-a man manages to get a coronet ; and [a woman]6794-a woman dances at a ball with [some young fellow or other]8314-some young fellow or other , or sits next to [some old fellow]8315-some old fellow at dinner and pretends [she]6794-a woman thinks [him]807-a man charming , and [he]807-a man makes [her]6794-a woman [a peeress on the spot]8316-a peeress on the spot . Oh ! it is a disgusting world ; it must end in revolution . Now [you]8317-you tell [[your]8317-you master]8318-your master , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , that if [he]8318-your master wants to strengthen the institutions of [this country]6657-this country , [the government]818-the government should establish an order of merit , and the press ought to be represented in it . [I]428-st. barbe do not speak only for [myself]428-st. barbe ; [I]428-st. barbe speak for [[my]428-st. barbe brethren]8321-my brethren . Yes , [sir]6912-sir , [I]428-st. barbe am not ashamed of [my]428-st. barbe order . ”[428-st. barbe] And so [they]3699-they bade [each other]916-each other farewell . “ [Unchanged]550-unchanged , ”[425-endymion] thought [Endymion]425-endymion , as [he]425-endymion crossed [Piccadilly]171-piccadilly ; “ the vainest , the most envious , and the most amusing of [men]1114-men ! [I]425-endymion wonder what [he]408-mr. rodney will do in life . ”[425-endymion] [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was at [home]726-home , had just finished [his]408-mr. rodney breakfast , read [his]408-mr. rodney newspaper , and was about to “ go into [the City]6868-the city . ”[425-endymion] [His]408-mr. rodney costume was perfect . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ’s hat seemed always a new one . [Endymion]425-endymion was a little embarrassed by this interview , for [he]425-endymion had naturally a kind heart , and being young , it was still soft . [The Rodneys]405-the rodneys had been truly good to [him]425-endymion , and [he]425-endymion was attached to [them]405-the rodneys . [Imogene]420-imogene had prepared [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney for the change in [Endymion]425-endymion ’s life , and [Endymion]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion had every reason to believe that in a worldly point of view the matter was entirely insignificant to [[his]425-endymion old landlord]3702-his old landlord . Still [his]425-endymion visit this morning ratified a permanent separation from those with whom [he]425-endymion [had lived for a long time , and under circumstances of sympathy and family connection which were touching]3703-had lived for a long time , and under circumstances of sympathy and family connection which were touching . [He]425-endymion retained [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ’s hand for a moment as [he]425-endymion expressed , and almost in faltering tones , [his]425-endymion sorrow at [their]405-the rodneys separation and [his]425-endymion hope that [their]405-the rodneys friendly connection might be always cherished . “ That feeling is reciprocal , ”[408-mr. rodney] said [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney . “ If only because [you]425-endymion were [the son of [[my]408-mr. rodney revered and [right honourable friend]8327-right honourable friend]8326-my revered and right honourable friend]8325-the son of my revered and right honourable friend , [you]425-endymion would always be esteemed [here]1520-here . But [you]425-endymion are esteemed , or , [I]408-mr. rodney may say beloved , for [your]425-endymion own sake . [We]8329-we shall be proud to be considered with kindness by [you]425-endymion , and [I]408-mr. rodney echo [your]425-endymion wish that , though no longer living under the same roof , [we]8329-we may yet , and even often , meet . But do not say another word about the inconvenience [you]425-endymion are occasioning [us]8329-we . The truth is , that although wherever [we]8329-we went [the son of [[my]408-mr. rodney revered and [right honourable friend]8327-right honourable friend]8326-my revered and right honourable friend]8325-the son of my revered and right honourable friend would have always commanded hospitality from [us]8329-we , there are many changes about to take place in [[our]8329-we family]6743-our family which have made [us]8329-we for some time contemplate leaving [Warwick Street]62-warwick street . Affairs , especially of late , have gone pretty well with [me]408-mr. rodney in the world,—at least not badly ; [I]408-mr. rodney have had [friends]7075-friends , and [I]408-mr. rodney hope have proved not undeserving of [them]7075-friends . [I]408-mr. rodney wish [Sylvia]407-sylvia , too , to live in an airier situation , near [the park]1663-the park , so that [she]407-sylvia may ride every morning . Besides , [I]408-mr. rodney have a piece of news to communicate to [you]8336-you , which would materially affect [our]8329-we arrangements . [We]8329-we are going to lose [Imogene]420-imogene . ”[408-mr. rodney] “ Ah ! [she]407-sylvia is going to be married , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , blushing . “ [She]407-sylvia is going to be married , ”[408-mr. rodney] said [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney gravely . “ To [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [He]442-waldershare almost said as much to [me]425-endymion in a letter this morning . But [I]425-endymion always thought so . ”[425-endymion] “ No ; not to [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , ”[408-mr. rodney] said [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney . “ Who is [the happy man]8337-the happy man then ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , agitated . “ [I]425-endymion truly call [him]8337-the happy man so ; for [I]425-endymion think [myself]425-endymion that [Imogene]420-imogene is perfection . ”[425-endymion] “ [Imogene]420-imogene is about to be married to [the Earl of Beaumaris]551-the earl of beaumaris . ”[552-simon] [Simon]552-simon , [Earl of Montfort]553-earl of montfort , with whom [Endymion]425-endymion was so unexpectedly going to dine , may be said to have been [a minor in [his]552-simon cradle]3704-a minor in his cradle . Under ordinary circumstances , [his]552-simon inheritance would have been one of the most considerable in [England]7-england . [[His]552-simon castle in [the north]3706-the north]3705-his castle in the north was one of the glories of [the land]6683-the land , and becomingly crowned [[his]552-simon vast domain]3708-his vast domain . Under the old parliamentary system , [he]552-simon had the greatest number of nomination boroughs possessed by [any Whig noble]3709-any whig noble . The character and conduct of [an individual so qualified]3710-an individual so qualified were naturally much speculated on and finely scanned . Nothing very decided transpired about [them]3711-them in [his]552-simon boyhood , but certainly nothing adverse . [He]552-simon was good - looking and athletic , and was said to be generous and good - natured , and when [he]552-simon went to [Harrow]125-harrow , [he]552-simon became popular . In [his]552-simon eighteenth year , while [he]552-simon was in correspondence with [[his]552-simon guardians]3712-his guardians about going to [Christ Church]5-christ church , [he]552-simon suddenly left [[his]552-simon country]3141-his country without giving any one notice of [his]552-simon intentions , and entered into , and fulfilled , a vast scheme of adventurous travel . [He]552-simon visited [countries then rarely reached]3714-countries then rarely reached , and [some of which were almost unknown]3715-some of which were almost unknown . [His]552-simon flag had floated in [the Indian Ocean]174-the indian ocean , and [he]552-simon had penetrated the dazzling mysteries of [Brazilian forests]3716-brazilian forests . When [he]552-simon was of age , [he]552-simon returned , and communicated with [[his]552-simon guardians]3712-his guardians , as if nothing remarkable had happened in [his]552-simon life . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had inherited a celebrated stud , which [the family]891-the family had maintained for more than a century , and the sporting world remarked with satisfaction that [[their]891-the family present representative]3719-their present representative appeared to take much interest in it . [He]552-simon had [an establishment at [Newmarket]113-newmarket]3720-an establishment at newmarket , and [his]552-simon horses were entered for all the great races of [the kingdom]3721-the kingdom . [He]552-simon appeared also at [Melton]554-melton , and conducted the campaign in a style becoming such [a hero]3722-a hero . [[His]552-simon hunters]3723-his hunters and [[his]552-simon cooks]3724-his cooks were both first - rate . Although [he]552-simon affected to take little interest in politics , the events of the time forced [him]552-simon to consider them and to act . [Lord Grey]384-lord grey wanted to carry [his]384-lord grey Reform Bill , and the sacrifice of [[Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ’s numerous boroughs]3725-lord montfort ’s numerous boroughs was a necessary ingredient in the spell . [He]552-simon was appealed to as [the head of [one of [the greatest Whig houses]3728-the greatest whig houses]3727-one of the greatest whig houses]3726-the head of one of the greatest whig houses , and [he]552-simon was offered a dukedom . [He]552-simon relinquished [[his]552-simon boroughs]3729-his boroughs without hesitation , but [he]552-simon preferred to remain with [one of [the oldest earldoms of [England]7-england]3731-the oldest earldoms of england]3730-one of the oldest earldoms of england for [his]552-simon chief title . All honours , however , clustered about [him]552-simon , though [he]552-simon never sought them , and in the same year [he]552-simon tumbled into [the Lord Lieutenancy of [[his]552-simon county]3733-his county]3732-the lord lieutenancy of his county , unexpectedly vacant , and became [the youngest Knight of the Garter]3734-the youngest knight of the garter . Society was looking forward with the keenest interest to the impending season , when [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort would formally enter its spell - bound ranks , and multiform were the speculations on [his]552-simon destiny . [He]552-simon attended an early levee , in order that [he]552-simon might be presented — a needful ceremony which had not yet taken place — and then again quitted [[his]552-simon country]3141-his country , and for years . [He]552-simon was heard of in [every capital except [his]552-simon own]3736-every capital except his own . Wonderful exploits at [St. Petersburg]176-st. petersburg , and [Paris]43-paris , and [Madrid]143-madrid , deeds of mark at [Vienna]28-vienna , and eccentric adventures at [Rome]57-rome ; but poor [Melton]554-melton , alas ! expecting [him]552-simon to return every season , at last embalmed [him]552-simon , and [[his]552-simon cooks]3724-his cooks , and [[his]552-simon hunters]3723-his hunters , and [his]552-simon daring saddle , as a tradition,—jealous a little of [Newmarket]113-newmarket , whither , though absent , [he]552-simon was frequently transmitting foreign blood , and where [his]552-simon horses still ran , and were often victorious . At last it would appear that the restless [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had found [[his]548-lord montfort place]3739-his place , and [that place]3740-that place was [Paris]43-paris . There [he]548-lord montfort dwelt for years in Sybaritic seclusion . [He]548-lord montfort built [himself]548-lord montfort [a palace]1735-a palace , which [he]548-lord montfort called [a villa]2154-a villa , and which was the most fanciful of structures , and full of every beautiful object which rare taste and boundless wealth could procure , from undoubted [Raffaelles]177-raffaelles to jewelled toys . It was said that [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort saw [no one]6647-no one ; [he]548-lord montfort certainly did not court or receive [[his]548-lord montfort own countrymen]3744-his own countrymen , and this perhaps gave rise to , or at least caused to be exaggerated , the tales that were rife of [his]548-lord montfort profusion , and even [his]548-lord montfort profligacy . But it was not true that [he]548-lord montfort was entirely isolated . [He]548-lord montfort lived much with [the old families of [France]12-france]3745-the old families of france in [[their]3745-the old families of france haughty faubourg]3746-their haughty faubourg , and was highly considered by [them]3745-the old families of france . It was truly a circle for which [he]548-lord montfort was adapted . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was [the only living Englishman who gave one an idea of [the nobleman of the eighteenth century]3748-the nobleman of the eighteenth century]3747-the only living englishman who gave one an idea of the nobleman of the eighteenth century . [He]548-lord montfort was totally devoid of the sense of responsibility , and [he]548-lord montfort looked what [he]548-lord montfort resembled . [His]548-lord montfort manner , though simple and natural , was finished and refined , and , free from forbidding reserve , was yet characterised by an air of serious grace . With the exception of the memorable year when [he]548-lord montfort sacrificed [his]548-lord montfort nomination boroughs to the cause for which [Hampden]555-john hampden died on [the field]3749-the field and [Sidney]326-mr. wilton on the scaffold — that is to say , [the Whig government of [England]7-england]3750-the whig government of england — [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had been absent for [[his]548-lord montfort country]3141-his country for ten years , and one day , in [[his]548-lord montfort statued garden at [the Belvedere]178-the belvedere]3752-his statued garden at the belvedere , [he]548-lord montfort asked [himself]548-lord montfort what [he]548-lord montfort had gained by it . There was no subject , divine or human , in which [he]548-lord montfort took the slightest interest . [He]548-lord montfort entertained for human nature generally , and without any exception , the most cynical appreciation . [He]548-lord montfort had a sincere and profound conviction , that [no man]7232-no man or [woman]1121-woman ever acted except from selfish and interested motives . Society was intolerable to [him]548-lord montfort ; that of [his]548-lord montfort own sex and station wearisome beyond expression ; [their]3755-their conversation consisted only of two subjects , [horses]3756-horses and [women]900-women , and [he]548-lord montfort had long exhausted both . As for [female society]3758-female society , if [they]3758-female society were [ladies]2817-ladies , it was expected that , in some form or other , [he]548-lord montfort should make love to [them]3758-female society , and [he]548-lord montfort had no sentiment . If [he]548-lord montfort took refuge in [the demi - monde]3760-the demi - monde , [he]548-lord montfort encountered vulgarity , and that , to [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , was insufferable . [He]548-lord montfort had tried them in [every capital]3761-every capital , and vulgarity was the badge of [all [their]3755-their tribe]3762-all their tribe . [He]548-lord montfort had attempted to read ; [a woman]6794-a woman had told [him]548-lord montfort to read French novels , but [he]548-lord montfort found them only a clumsy representation of the life which , for years , [he]548-lord montfort had practically been leading . An accident made [him]548-lord montfort acquainted with [Rabelais]556-rabelais and [Montaigne]557-montaigne ; and [he]548-lord montfort had relished [them]3764-them , for [he]548-lord montfort had a fine sense of humour . [He]548-lord montfort might have pursued these studies , and perhaps have found in them a slight and occasional distraction , but [a clever man [he]548-lord montfort met at a guingette at [Passy]179-passy]3765-a clever man he met at a guingette at passy , whither [he]548-lord montfort had gone to try to dissipate [his]548-lord montfort weariness in disguise , had convinced [him]548-lord montfort , that if there were a worthy human pursuit , an assumption which was doubtful , it was that of science , as it impressed upon [man]6751-man [his]6751-man utter insignificance . [No one]6647-no one could say [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was [a bad - hearted man]3768-a bad - hearted man , for [he]548-lord montfort had no heart . [He]548-lord montfort was good - natured , provided it brought [him]548-lord montfort no inconvenience ; and as for temper , [his]548-lord montfort was never disturbed , but this not from sweetness of disposition , rather from a contemptuous fine taste , which assured [him]548-lord montfort , that [a gentleman]741-a gentleman should never be deprived of tranquillity in a world where nothing was of the slightest consequence . The result of these reflections was , that [he]548-lord montfort was utterly wearied with [Belvedere]178-the belvedere and [Paris]43-paris , and as [his]548-lord montfort mind was now rather upon science , [he]548-lord montfort fancied [he]548-lord montfort should like to return to [a country where it flourished]3770-a country where it flourished , and where [he]548-lord montfort indulged in plans of erecting colossal telescopes , and of promoting inquiry into the origin of things . [He]548-lord montfort thought that with science and with fishing , the only sport to which [he]548-lord montfort still really clung , for [he]548-lord montfort liked the lulling influence of running streams , and a pastime [he]548-lord montfort could pursue in loneliness , existence might perhaps be endured . [Society]559-society was really surprised when [they]3771-they heard of the return of [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort to [England]7-england . [He]548-lord montfort came back in the autumn , so that there should be no season to encounter , and [his]548-lord montfort flag was soon flying at [[his]548-lord montfort castle]3772-his castle . There had been continuous attacks for years on [the government]818-the government for having made [an absentee lord lieutenant of [his]548-lord montfort country]3774-an absentee lord lieutenant of his country , and conferring the high distinction of the garter on so profligate a character . All this made [his]548-lord montfort return more interesting and exciting . [A worthy nobleman of high rank and of [the same county]3776-the same county , who for the last five years [everybody]6694-everybody , shaking [everybody]6694-everybody]3775-a worthy nobleman of high rank and of the same county , who for the last five years everybody , shaking everybody ’s head , had been saying ought to have been [lord lieutenant]3779-lord lieutenant , had a great county function in [[his]3779-lord lieutenant immediate neighbourhood]3780-his immediate neighbourhood in the late autumn , and had invited a large party to assist [him]3779-lord lieutenant in [its]3779-lord lieutenant celebration . It seemed right also to invite [the lord lieutenant]3781-the lord lieutenant , but [no one]6647-no one expected that [he]3781-the lord lieutenant would make [his]3781-the lord lieutenant appearance . On the contrary , the invitation was accepted , and the sensation was great . What would [he]3781-the lord lieutenant be like , and what would [he]3781-the lord lieutenant do , and was [he]3781-the lord lieutenant so very wicked as the county newspaper said ? [He]3781-the lord lieutenant came , [this wicked man]3783-this wicked man , with [his]3781-the lord lieutenant graceful presence and [his]3781-the lord lieutenant diamond star , and [everybody]6694-everybody ’s heart palpitated with a due mixture of terror and admiration . The only exception to these feelings was [the daughter of [the house]929-the house]928-the daughter of the house , [the Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria . [She]928-the daughter of the house was then in [her]928-the daughter of the house second season , but still unparagoned , for [she]928-the daughter of the house was a fastidious , not to say disdainful lady . [The highest]3787-the highest had been at [her]928-the daughter of the house feet , and sued in vain . [She]928-the daughter of the house was [a stirring spirit , with great ambition and a daring will]3788-a stirring spirit , with great ambition and a daring will ; never content except in society , and influencing it — for which [she]928-the daughter of the house was qualified by [her]928-the daughter of the house grace and lively fancy , [her]928-the daughter of the house ready though capricious sympathy , and [her]928-the daughter of the house passion for admiration . The function was successful , and the county full of enthusiasm for [[their]3789-their lord lieutenant]3790-their lord lieutenant , whose manner quite cleared [his]3790-their lord lieutenant character . [The party]1547-the party did not break up , in fact the function was only an excuse for the party . There was sport of all kinds , and in the evenings a carnival — for [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria required everybody about [her]504-berengaria to be gay and diverting — games and dances , and infinite frolic . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , who , to the surprise of [every one]1385-every one , did not depart , spoke to [her]504-berengaria a little , and perhaps would not have spoken at all , had [they]3793-they not met in [the hunting - field]3794-the hunting - field . [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria was [a first - rate horsewoman]3795-a first - rate horsewoman , and really in the saddle looked irresistible . The night before the party , which had lasted a week , broke up , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort came and sat by [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria . [He]548-lord montfort spoke about the run of the morning , and [she]504-berengaria replied in the same vein . “ [I]504-berengaria have got a horse , [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria , which [I]504-berengaria should like [you]504-berengaria to ride . Would [you]504-berengaria do so ? ”[504-berengaria] “ Certainly , and what sort of horse is it ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ [You]504-berengaria shall see to - morrow . It is not far off . [I]548-lord montfort like to have some horses always near , ”[548-lord montfort] and then [he]548-lord montfort walked away . It was a dark chestnut of matchless beauty . [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria , who was of an emphatic nature , was loud in [her]504-berengaria admiration of its beauty and its hunting qualities . “ [I]548-lord montfort agree with [you]504-berengaria , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , “ that it will spoil [you]504-berengaria for any other horse , and therefore [I]548-lord montfort shall ask permission to leave it [here]1520-here for [your]504-berengaria use . ”[548-lord montfort] [The party]1547-the party broke up , but , strange to say , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort did not depart . It was [a large family]3797-a large family . [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria had [several sisters]3798-several sisters ; [[her]504-berengaria eldest brother]3799-her eldest brother was [master of the hounds]3800-master of the hounds , and [[her]504-berengaria younger brothers]3801-her younger brothers were asserting [their]3801-her younger brothers rights as [cadets]3802-cadets , and killing [[their]3801-her younger brothers father]2222-their father ’s pheasants . There was also a number of [cousins , who were about the same age , and were always laughing]3804-cousins , who were about the same age , and were always laughing , though it was never quite clear what it was about . An affectation of gaiety may be sometimes detected in youth . As [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort always had the duty of ushering [the lady of the house]3805-the lady of the house to dinner , [he]548-lord montfort never had the opportunity of conversing with [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria , even had [he]548-lord montfort wished it ; but it was not all clear that [he]548-lord montfort did wish it , and it seemed that [he]548-lord montfort talked as much to [[her]504-berengaria sisters]3806-her sisters and [the laughing cousins]3807-the laughing cousins as to [herself]504-berengaria , but still [he]548-lord montfort did not go away , which was most strange , and commenced to be embarrassing . At last one evening , both [[her]504-berengaria parents]1295-her parents slumbering , one over the newspaper and the other over [her]504-berengaria work , and the rest of the party in [a distant room]3809-a distant room playing at some new game amid occasional peals of laughter , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , who had been sitting for some time by [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria ’s side , and only asking now and then a question , though often a searching one , in order to secure [her]504-berengaria talking to [him]548-lord montfort , rather abruptly said , “ [I]548-lord montfort wonder if anything would ever induce [you]504-berengaria to marry [me]548-lord montfort ? ”[548-lord montfort] This was the most startling social event of [the generation]3810-the generation . Society immediately set a - wondering how it would turn out , and proved very clearly that it must turn out badly . [Men who knew [Montfort]548-lord montfort well at [Paris]43-paris]3811-men who knew montfort well at paris looked knowing , and said [they]3811-men who knew montfort well at paris would give it six months . But [the lady]947-the lady was as remarkable [a woman]6794-a woman as [the bridegroom]3814-the bridegroom was in [his]3814-the bridegroom sex . [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria was determined to be [the Queen of Society]2992-the queen of society , and had confidence in [her]504-berengaria unlimited influence over [man]6751-man . It is , however , rather difficult to work on the feelings of [a man who has no heart]3817-a man who has no heart . This [she]504-berengaria soon found out , and to [her]504-berengaria dismay , but [she]504-berengaria kept it a profound secret . By endless ingenuity on [her]504-berengaria part , affairs went on very well much longer than [the world]6658-the world expected , and long enough to fulfil the object of [Lady Berengaria]504-berengaria ’s life . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort launched [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife well , and seemed even content to be occasionally [[her]1261-his wife companion]7855-her companion until [she]1261-his wife had mounted the social throne . [He]548-lord montfort was proud of [her]1261-his wife as [he]548-lord montfort would be of one of [his]548-lord montfort beautiful horses ; but when all [the world]6658-the world had acknowledged the influence of [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [he]548-lord montfort fell into one of [his]548-lord montfort old moods , and broke to [her]1261-his wife that [he]548-lord montfort could bear it no longer , and that [he]548-lord montfort must retire from [society]1025-society . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort looked distressed , but , resolved under no circumstances to be separated from [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband , whom [she]499-lady montfort greatly admired , and to whom , had [he]548-lord montfort wished it , [she]499-lady montfort could have become even passionately attached , signified [her]499-lady montfort readiness to share [his]548-lord montfort solitude . But [she]499-lady montfort then found out that this was not what [he]548-lord montfort wanted . It was not only retirement from society , but retirement from [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , that was indispensable . In short , at no time of [his]548-lord montfort perverse career had [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort been more wilful . During the last years of [his]548-lord montfort residence in [Paris]43-paris , when [he]548-lord montfort was shut up in [[his]548-lord montfort delicious Belvedere]3824-his delicious belvedere , [he]548-lord montfort had complained much of the state of [his]548-lord montfort health , and one of [his]548-lord montfort principal pursuits was consulting [the faculty]3825-the faculty on this interesting subject . [The faculty]3825-the faculty were unanimous in [their]3825-the faculty opinion that the disorder from which [[their]3825-the faculty patient]3827-their patient was suffering was Ennui . This persistent opinion irritated [him]548-lord montfort , and was one of the elements of [his]548-lord montfort decision to leave [the country]6643-the country . The unexpected distraction that followed [his]548-lord montfort return to [[his]548-lord montfort native land]3829-his native land had made [him]548-lord montfort neglect or forget [his]548-lord montfort sad indisposition , but it appears that it had now returned , and in an aggravated form . Unhappily [the English physicians]3830-the english physicians took much the same view of the case as [[their]3830-the english physicians French brethren]3831-their french brethren . [They]3830-the english physicians could find nothing organically wrong in the constitution or condition of [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , and recommended occupation and society . At present [he]548-lord montfort shrank with some disgust at the prospect of returning to [France]12-france , and [he]548-lord montfort had taken it into [his]548-lord montfort head that the climate of [Montfort]548-lord montfort did not agree with [him]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort was convinced that [he]548-lord montfort must live in [the south of [England]7-england]3832-the south of england . [One of [the most beautiful and considerable estates in [that favoured]3835-that favoured part of [our country]3836-our country]3834-the most beautiful and considerable estates in that favoured part of our country]3833-one of the most beautiful and considerable estates in that favoured part of our country was virtually in the market , and [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , at the cost of half a million , became [the proprietor of [Princedown]141-princedown]3837-the proprietor of princedown . And here [he]548-lord montfort announced that [he]548-lord montfort should dwell and die . This state of affairs was a bitter trial to [the proudest woman in [England]7-england]3838-the proudest woman in england , but [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was also one of the most able . [She]499-lady montfort resisted nothing , sympathised with all [his]548-lord montfort projects , and watched [her]499-lady montfort opportunity when [she]499-lady montfort could extract from [his]548-lord montfort unconscious good - nature some reasonable modification of [them]3839-them . And [she]499-lady montfort ultimately succeeded in establishing a modus vivendi . [He]548-lord montfort was to live and die at [Princedown]141-princedown ; that was settled ; but if [he]548-lord montfort ever came to [town]6995-town , to consult [[his]548-lord montfort physicians]3841-his physicians , for example , [he]548-lord montfort was always to inhabit [Montfort House]180-montfort house , and if [she]499-lady montfort occasionally required a whiff of southern air , [she]499-lady montfort was to have [[her]499-lady montfort rooms]3842-her rooms always ready for [her]499-lady montfort at [Princedown]141-princedown . [She]499-lady montfort would not interfere with [him]548-lord montfort in the least ; [he]548-lord montfort need not even see [her]499-lady montfort , if [he]548-lord montfort were too unwell . Then as to the general principle of [his]548-lord montfort life , it was quite clear that [he]548-lord montfort was not interested in anything , and never would be interested in anything ; but there was no reason that [he]548-lord montfort should not be amused . This distinction between interest and amusement rather pleased , and seemed to satisfy [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort — but then it was difficult to amuse [him]548-lord montfort . The only thing that ever amused [him]548-lord montfort , [he]548-lord montfort said , were [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife ’s letters , and as [he]548-lord montfort was the most selfish as well as [the most polite of [men]1114-men]3844-the most polite of men , [he]548-lord montfort requested [her]499-lady montfort to write to [him]548-lord montfort every day . [Great personages , who are selfish and whimsical]3846-great personages , who are selfish and whimsical , are generally surrounded by [parasites and buffoons]3847-parasites and buffoons , but this would not suit [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ; [he]548-lord montfort sincerely detested flattery , and [he]548-lord montfort wearied in eight - and - forty hours of [the most successful mountebank in society]3848-the most successful mountebank in society . What [he]548-lord montfort seemed inclined to was the society of [men of science]3849-men of science , of [travellers in rare parts , and of clever artists]3850-travellers in rare parts , and of clever artists ; in short , of [all persons who had what [he]548-lord montfort called “ idiosyncrasy . ”[548-lord montfort] Civil engineering]3851-all persons who had what he called “ idiosyncrasy . ” civil engineering was then beginning to attract general attention , and [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort liked [the society of civil engineers]3852-the society of civil engineers ; but what [he]548-lord montfort liked most were [self - formed men]3853-self - formed men , and to learn the secret of [their]3853-self - formed men success , and how [they]3853-self - formed men made [their]3853-self - formed men fortune . After the first fit of [Princedown]141-princedown was over , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort found that it was impossible , even with all its fascination , to secure a constant , or sufficient , presence of [civil engineers]3854-civil engineers in such distant parts , and so [he]548-lord montfort got into the habit of coming up to [Montfort House]180-montfort house , that [he]548-lord montfort might find [companions]6787-companions and be amused . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort took great pains that [he]548-lord montfort should not be disappointed , and catered for [him]548-lord montfort with all the skill of [an accomplished chef]3856-an accomplished chef . Then , when the occasion served , [she]499-lady montfort went down to [Princedown]141-princedown [herself]499-lady montfort with [welcome guests]3857-welcome guests — and so it turned out , that circumstances , which treated by [an ordinary mind]3858-an ordinary mind must have led to a social scandal , were so adroitly manipulated , that [the world]6658-the world little apprehended the real and somewhat mortifying state of affairs . With the utmost license of ill - nature , [they]3860-they could not suppose that [Lord]3861-lord and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , living under the same roof , might scarcely see [each other]916-each other for weeks , and that [his]548-lord montfort communications with [her]499-lady montfort , and indeed generally , were always made in writing . [Lady Monfort]560-lady monfort never could agree with [[her]560-lady monfort husband]986-her husband in the cardinal assumption of [his]548-lord montfort philosophy . One of [his]548-lord montfort reasons for never doing anything was , that there was nothing for [him]548-lord montfort to attain . [He]548-lord montfort had got everything . Here [they]3860-they at once separated in [their]3860-they conclusions . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort maintained [they]3860-they had got nothing . “ What , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort would say , “ are rank and wealth to [us]3860-they ? [We]3860-they were born to [them]8339-them . [We]3860-they want something that [we]3860-they were not born to . [You]8340-you reason like [a parvenu]8341-a parvenu . Of course , if [you]8340-you had created [your]8340-you rank and [your]8340-you riches , [you]8340-you might rest on [your]8340-you oars , and find excitement in the recollection of what [you]8340-you had achieved . [A man of [your]8340-you position]8342-a man of your position ought to govern [the country]6643-the country , and it always was so in the old days . [[Your]8340-you family]6928-your family were [prime ministers]8345-prime ministers ; why not [you]8340-you , with as much talent , and much more knowledge ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]8340-you would make [a very good prime minister]8346-a very good prime minister , [Berengaria]504-berengaria . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Ah ! [you]8340-you always jest , [I]499-lady montfort am serious . ”[499-lady montfort] “ And so am [I.]499-lady montfort If [I]499-lady montfort ever am to work , [I]499-lady montfort would sooner be [a civil engineer]8347-a civil engineer than [a prime minister]8348-a prime minister . ”[499-lady montfort] Nothing but the indomitable spirit of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort could fight successfully against such obstacles to [her]499-lady montfort schemes of power as were presented by the peculiar disposition of [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord . [Her]499-lady montfort receptions every Saturday night during the season were the most important of social gatherings , but [she]499-lady montfort held them alone . It was by consummate skill that [she]499-lady montfort had prevailed upon [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord occasionally appearing at the preceding banquets , and when they were over , [he]1542-her lord flitted for an instant and disappeared . At first , [he]1542-her lord altogether refused , but then [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort would introduce [Royalty]3866-royalty , always kind , to condescend to express a wish to dine at [Montfort House]180-montfort house , and that was a gracious intimation it was impossible not to act upon , and then , as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort would say , “ [I]499-lady montfort trust much to the periodical visits of [that dear Queen of [Mesopotamia]181-mesopotamia]8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia . [He]1542-her lord must entertain [her]8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia , for [[his]1542-her lord father]788-his father was [[her]8349-that dear queen of mesopotamia lover]8351-her lover . ”[499-lady montfort] In this wonderful mystification , by which [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was made to appear as living in [a society which [he]548-lord montfort scarcely ever entered]3867-a society which he scarcely ever entered , [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife was a little assisted by [his]548-lord montfort visits to [Newmarket]113-newmarket , which [he]548-lord montfort even frequently attended . [He]548-lord montfort never made a bet or a new acquaintance , but [he]548-lord montfort seemed to like meeting [men with whom [he]548-lord montfort had been at school]3869-men with whom he had been at school . There is certainly a magic in the memory of [school - boy friendships]3870-school - boy friendships ; it softens the heart , and even affects the nervous system of [those who have no hearts]3871-those who have no hearts . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort at [Newmarket]113-newmarket would ask [half a dozen men who had been at school with [him]548-lord montfort , and were now members of the Jockey Club , to be [[his]548-lord montfort guests]7665-his guests]3872-half a dozen men who had been at school with him , and were now members of the jockey club , to be his guests , and the next day all over the heath , and after the heath , all over [Mayfair]96-mayfair and [Belgravia]182-belgravia , [you]3874-you heard only one speech , “ [I]3875-i dined yesterday , ”[3875-i] or “ the other day , ”[3875-i] as the case might be , “ with [Montfort]548-lord montfort ; out and out the best dinner [I]3875-i ever had , and such [an agreeable fellow]8352-an agreeable fellow ; [the wittiest]8353-the wittiest , the most amusing , certainly [the most charming fellow that ever lived]8354-the most charming fellow that ever lived ; out and out ! It is a pity [he]548-lord montfort does not show a little more . ”[3875-i] And society thought the same ; [they]3875-i thought it a pity , and a great one , that this fascinating being of whom [they]3875-i rarely caught a glimpse , and who to [them]3875-i took the form of [a wasted and unsympathising phantom]3876-a wasted and unsympathising phantom , should not show a little more and delight [them]3875-i . But the most curious thing was , that however rapturous were [[his]548-lord montfort guests]7665-his guests , the feelings of [[their]7665-his guests host]1696-their host after [they]7665-his guests had left [him]548-lord montfort , were by no means reciprocal . On the contrary , [he]548-lord montfort would remark to [himself]548-lord montfort , “ Have [I]548-lord montfort heard a single thing worth remembering ? Not one . ”[548-lord montfort] [Endymion]425-endymion was a little agitated when [he]425-endymion arrived at the door of [Montfort House]180-montfort house , [a huge family mansion]3879-a huge family mansion , situate in [a court - yard]3880-a court - yard and looking into [the Green Park]7016-the green park . When the door was opened [he]425-endymion found [himself]425-endymion in [a large hall]3882-a large hall with [many servants]3883-many servants , and [he]425-endymion was ushered through [several rooms on [the ground floor]7033-the ground floor]3884-several rooms on the ground floor , into [a capacious chamber dimly lighted , where there were [several gentlemen]3887-several gentlemen]3886-a capacious chamber dimly lighted , where there were several gentlemen , but not [[his]425-endymion hostess]3888-his hostess . [His]425-endymion name was announced , and then [a young man]6833-a young man came up to [him]425-endymion and mentioned that [Lord]3890-lord and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort would soon be present , and then talked to [him]425-endymion about the weather . [The Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll arrived after [Endymion]425-endymion , and then [another gentleman whose name [he]425-endymion could not catch]3892-another gentleman whose name he could not catch . Then while [he]425-endymion was making some original observations on the east wind , and , to confess the truth , feeling anything but at [his]425-endymion ease , the folding doors of a further chamber brilliantly lighted were thrown open , and almost at the same moment [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort entered , and , taking [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll ’s arm , walked into [the dining - room]2186-the dining - room . It was a round table , and [Endymion]425-endymion was told by [the same gentleman who had already addressed [him]425-endymion , that [he]425-endymion was to sit by [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort]3895-the same gentleman who had already addressed him , that he was to sit by lady montfort . “ [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort is a little late to - day , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said , “ but [he]548-lord montfort wished [me]499-lady montfort not to wait for [him]548-lord montfort . And how are [you]425-endymion after [our]3898-our parliamentary banquet ? ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said , turning to [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ [I]499-lady montfort will introduce [you]425-endymion to [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll . ”[499-lady montfort] [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was [a young man]6833-a young man , and yet inclined to be bald . [He]561-endymion was [chief of a not inconsiderable mission at [[our]3898-our court]6772-our court]3897-chief of a not inconsiderable mission at our court . Though not to be described as [a handsome man]3900-a handsome man , [his]561-endymion countenance was striking ; a brow of much intellectual development , and a massive jaw . [He]561-endymion was tall , broad - shouldered , with a slender waist . [He]561-endymion greeted [Endymion]561-endymion with a penetrating glance , and then with a winning smile . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was the representative of [a kingdom which , if not exactly created , had been moulded into a certain form of apparent strength and importance by]3901-a kingdom which , if not exactly created , had been moulded into a certain form of apparent strength and importance by [the Congress of Vienna]3902-the congress of vienna . [He]561-endymion was [a noble of considerable estate in [a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though [it]3904-a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy was ruled by [an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy]3905-an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy]3904-a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy]3903-a noble of considerable estate in a country where possessions were not extensive or fortunes large , though it was ruled by an ancient , and haughty , and warlike aristocracy . Like [[his]561-endymion class]1478-his class , [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll had received a military education ; but when that education was completed , [he]3891-the count of ferroll found but a feeble prospect of [his]3891-the count of ferroll acquirements being called into action . It was believed that the age of great wars had ceased , and that even revolutions were for the future to be controlled by diplomacy . As [he]561-endymion was [a man of an original , not to say eccentric , turn of mind]3908-a man of an original , not to say eccentric , turn of mind , [the Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was not contented with the resources and distraction of [[his]561-endymion second - rate capital]3909-his second - rate capital . [He]561-endymion was [an eminent sportsman]3910-an eminent sportsman , and , for some time , took refuge and found excitement in the breadth of [[his]561-endymion dark forests]3911-his dark forests , and in the formation of a stud , which had already become celebrated . But all this time , even in the excitement of the chase , and in the raising of [his]561-endymion rare - breed steeds , [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll might be said to have been brooding over the position of what [he]561-endymion could scarcely call [[his]561-endymion country]3141-his country , but rather an aggregation of [lands baptized by protocols]3914-lands baptized by protocols , and christened and consolidated by treaties which [he]561-endymion looked upon as eminently untrustworthy . One day [he]3891-the count of ferroll surprised [[his]3891-the count of ferroll sovereign]3915-his sovereign , with whom [he]3891-the count of ferroll was a favourite , by requesting to be appointed to [the legation at [London]10-london]3916-the legation at london , which was vacant . The appointment was at once made , and [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll had now been two years at [the Court of [St. James]562-st. james ’]183-the court of st. james ’ . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was a favourite in [English society]2100-english society , for [he]561-endymion possessed every quality which there conduces to success . [He]561-endymion was of [great family and of distinguished appearance]3919-great family and of distinguished appearance , munificent and singularly frank ; was [a dead - shot]3920-a dead - shot , and the boldest of [riders]3921-riders , with horses which were the admiration alike of [Melton]554-melton and [Newmarket]113-newmarket . [The ladies]930-the ladies also approved of [him]561-endymion , for [he]561-endymion was [a consummate waltzer]3923-a consummate waltzer , and mixed with a badinage gaily cynical a tone that could be tender and a bewitching smile . But [[his]561-endymion great friend]3924-his great friend was [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [He]561-endymion told [her]499-lady montfort everything , and consulted [her]499-lady montfort on everything ; and though [he]561-endymion rarely praised [anybody]7364-anybody , it had reached [her]499-lady montfort ears that [the Count of Ferroll]561-endymion had said more than once that [she]499-lady montfort was [a greater woman than [[Louise]563-louise of savoy of [Savoy]184-savoy or [the Duchesse de Longueville]564-the duchesse de longueville]3927-louise of savoy or the duchesse de longueville]3926-a greater woman than louise of savoy or the duchesse de longueville . There was a slight rustling in [the room]943-the room . [A gentleman]741-a gentleman had entered and glided into [his]741-a gentleman unoccupied chair , which [[his]741-a gentleman valet]7129-his valet had guarded . “ [I]548-lord montfort fear [I]548-lord montfort am not in time for an oyster , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort to [[his]548-lord montfort neighbour]3931-his neighbour . [The gentleman who had first spoken to [Endymion]561-endymion]3932-the gentleman who had first spoken to endymion was [the secretary of [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort]3933-the secretary of lord montfort ; then there was [a great genius who was projecting [a suspension bridge]3935-a suspension bridge over [the Tyne]185-the tyne , and that was in [[Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ’s county]3936-lord montfort ’s county]3934-a great genius who was projecting a suspension bridge over the tyne , and that was in lord montfort ’s county . [A distinguished officer of the British Museum]3937-a distinguished officer of the british museum completed the party with [a person who sate opposite [Endymion]561-endymion , and whom in the dim twilight [he]741-a gentleman had not recognised , but whom [he]741-a gentleman now beheld with no little emotion]3938-a person who sate opposite endymion , and whom in the dim twilight he had not recognised , but whom he now beheld with no little emotion . It was [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort . [They]3939-they had not met since [[his]548-lord montfort mother]6859-his mother ’s funeral , and the associations of the past agitated [Endymion]561-endymion . [They]3939-they exchanged recognitions ; that of [Nigel]548-lord montfort was grave but kind . The conversation was what is called general , and a great deal on [suspension bridges]3941-suspension bridges . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort [himself]548-lord montfort led off on this , in order to bring out [[his]548-lord montfort distinguished guest]3942-his distinguished guest . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was also interested on this subject , as [[his]561-endymion own government]3943-his own government was making inquiries on the matter . [The gentleman from [the British Museum]3945-the british museum]3944-the gentleman from the british museum made some remarks on the mode in which [the ancient Egyptians]3946-the ancient egyptians moved masses of granite , and quoted [Herodotus]565-herodotus to [the civil engineer]3947-the civil engineer . [The civil engineer]3947-the civil engineer had never heard of [Herodotus]565-herodotus , but [he]565-herodotus said [he]565-herodotus was going to [Egypt]186-egypt in the autumn by desire of [Mehemet Ali]566-mehemet ali , and [he]565-herodotus would undertake to move any mass which was requisite , even if it were a pyramid itself . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , without disturbing the general conversation , whispered in turns to [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion and [Endymion]561-endymion , and told [the latter]1804-the latter that [she]499-lady montfort had paid a visit to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort in the morning — a most delightful visit . There was [no person]6996-no person [she]499-lady montfort admired so much as [[his]1804-the latter sister]1096-his sister ; [she]499-lady montfort quite loved [her]1096-his sister . [The only person who was silent]3953-the only person who was silent was [Nigel]548-lord montfort , but [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who perceived everything , addressed [him]548-lord montfort across the table with enthusiasm about some changes [he]548-lord montfort had made in the services of [some church]3954-some church , and the countenance of [Nigel]548-lord montfort became suffused like [a young saint who has a glimpse of Paradise]3955-a young saint who has a glimpse of paradise . After dinner [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort led [Endymion]561-endymion to [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord , and left [him]548-lord montfort seated by [[his]548-lord montfort host]7707-his host . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was affable and natural in [his]548-lord montfort manner . [He]548-lord montfort said , “ [I]548-lord montfort have not yet made the acquaintance of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , for [I]548-lord montfort never go out ; but [I]548-lord montfort hope to do so , for [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort tells [me]548-lord montfort [she]499-lady montfort is quite captivating . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [She]499-lady montfort is [a very good sister]8356-a very good sister , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort has told [me]561-endymion a great deal about [yourself]8357-you , and all of it [I]561-endymion was glad to hear . [I]561-endymion like [young men who rise by [their]8358-young men who rise by their merits merits]8358-young men who rise by their merits , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton tells [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort that [yours]8357-you are distinguished . ”[561-endymion] “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton is [a kind master]8359-a kind master , [sir]6912-sir . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Well , [I]548-lord montfort was [his]326-mr. wilton fag at [Harrow]125-harrow , and [I]548-lord montfort thought [him]326-mr. wilton so , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . “ And now about [[your]8357-you office]7017-your office ; tell [me]548-lord montfort what [you]8357-you do . [You]8357-you were not there first , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort says . Where were [you]8357-you first ? Tell [me]548-lord montfort all about it . [I]548-lord montfort like detail . ”[548-lord montfort] It was impossible to resist such polished and amiable curiosity , and [Endymion]561-endymion gratified it with youthful grace . [He]561-endymion even gave [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort a sketch of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , inspired probably by the interview of the morning . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was quite amused with this , and said [he]548-lord montfort should so much like to know [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . It was clear , when the party broke up , that [Endymion]561-endymion had made a favourable impression , for [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort said , “ [You]8357-you came here to - day as [[Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s friend]8362-lady montfort ’s friend , but [you]8357-you must come in future as [mine]548-lord montfort also . And will [you]8357-you understand , [I]548-lord montfort dine at [home]726-home every day when [I]548-lord montfort am in [town]6995-town , and [I]548-lord montfort give [you]8357-you a general invitation . Come as often as [you]8357-you like ; [you]8357-you will be always welcome . Only let [the house]929-the house know [your]8357-you intention an hour before dinner - time , as [I]548-lord montfort have a particular aversion to the table being crowded , or seeing an empty chair . ”[548-lord montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had passed much of the evening in earnest conversation with [Nigel]548-lord montfort , and when [the guests]2190-the guests quitted [the room]943-the room , [Nigel]548-lord montfort and [Endymion]561-endymion walked away together . The meeting between [Nigel]548-lord montfort and [Endymion]561-endymion was not an ordinary one , and when [they]3960-they were at length alone , neither of [them]3960-they concealed [his]548-lord montfort feelings of pleasure and surprise at its occurrence . [Nigel]548-lord montfort had been a curate in [the northern town which was defended by [[Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ’s proud castle]3962-lord montfort ’s proud castle]3961-the northern town which was defended by lord montfort ’s proud castle , and [his]548-lord montfort labours and reputation had attracted the attention of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . Under the influence of [his]548-lord montfort powerful character , the services of [[his]548-lord montfort church]3963-his church were celebrated with a precision and an imposing effect , which soon occasioned a considerable excitement in [the neighbourhood]3563-the neighbourhood , in time even in [the county]6822-the county . The pulpit was frequently at [his]548-lord montfort command , for [[his]548-lord montfort rector]3966-his rector , who had imbibed [his]548-lord montfort Church views , was not equal to the task of propagating them , and the power and fame of [Nigel]548-lord montfort as [a preacher]3967-a preacher began to be much rumoured . Although [the church at which [he]548-lord montfort officiated]3968-the church at which he officiated was not the one which [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort usually attended , [she]499-lady montfort was soon among [[his]548-lord montfort congregation]3969-his congregation and remained [there]890-there . [He]548-lord montfort became [a constant guest at [the castle]3972-the castle]3971-a constant guest at the castle , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort presented [[his]548-lord montfort church]3963-his church with a reredos of alabaster . [She]499-lady montfort did more than this . [Her]499-lady montfort enthusiasm exceeded [her]499-lady montfort selfishness , for though the sacrifice was great which would deprive [her]499-lady montfort of the ministrations and society of [Nigel]548-lord montfort in [the country]6643-the country , [she]499-lady montfort prevailed upon [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister to prefer [him]548-lord montfort to [a new church in [London]10-london]3976-a new church in london , which had just fallen vacant , and which , being situated in [a wealthy and populous district]3977-a wealthy and populous district , would afford [him]548-lord montfort the opportunity of making known to [the world]6658-the world [his]548-lord montfort eloquence and genius . This was [Nigel]548-lord montfort ’s simple , yet not uneventful history ; and then , in turn , [he]548-lord montfort listened to [Endymion]561-endymion ’s brief but interesting narrative of [his]548-lord montfort career , and then [they]3979-they agreed to adjourn to [[Endymion]561-endymion ’s chambers]3980-endymion ’s chambers and have a good talk over the past and the present . “ That [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is [a great woman]7202-a great woman , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , standing with [his]548-lord montfort back to the fire . “ [She]499-lady montfort has it in [her]499-lady montfort to be another [Empress Helena]567-empress helena . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Indeed ! ”[561-endymion] “ [I]548-lord montfort believe [she]499-lady montfort has only one thought , and that the only thought worthy [the human mind]8367-the human mind — [the Church]13-the church . [I]548-lord montfort was glad to meet [you]548-lord montfort at [[her]499-lady montfort house]2655-her house . [You]548-lord montfort have cherished , [I]548-lord montfort hope , those views which in [your]548-lord montfort boyhood [you]548-lord montfort so fervently and seriously embraced . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]561-endymion am rather surprised , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion , not caring to answer this inquiry , “ at a Whig lady entertaining such high views in these matters . [The Liberal party]8369-the liberal party rather depends on [the Low Church]8370-the low church . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]548-lord montfort know nothing about [Whigs]8371-whigs or [Tories]8372-tories or [Liberals]8373-liberals , or any other new names which [they]8369-the liberal party invent , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort . “ Nor do [I]548-lord montfort know , or care to know , what [Low Church]188-low church means . There is but [one Church]8374-one church , and it is catholic and apostolic ; and if [we]8375-we act on its principles , there will be no need , and there ought to be no need , for any other form of government . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Well , those are very distinct views , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion , “ but are they as practical as they are clear ? ”[561-endymion] “ Why should [they]8369-the liberal party not be practical ? Everything is practical which [we]8375-we believe ; and in the long run , which is most likely that [we]8375-we should believe , what is taught by [God]401-god , or what is taught by [man]6751-man ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]561-endymion confess , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion , “ that in all matters , both civil and religious , [I]561-endymion incline to what is moderate and temperate . [I]561-endymion always trace [[my]561-endymion dear father]7341-my dear father ’s sad end , and all the terrible events in [[my]561-endymion family]7162-my family , to [his]7341-my dear father adopting in 1829 the views of the extreme party . If [he]7341-my dear father had only followed the example and the advice of [[his]7341-my dear father best friend]8379-his best friend , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , what a different state of affairs might have occurred ! ”[561-endymion] “ [I]548-lord montfort know nothing about politics , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort . “ By being moderate and temperate in politics [I]548-lord montfort suppose [you]8380-you mean being adroit , and doing that which is expedient and which will probably be successful . But [the Church]13-the church is founded on absolute truth , and teaches absolute truth , and there can be no compromise on such matters . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Well , [I]561-endymion do not know , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion , “ but surely there are [many very religious people]8381-many very religious people , who do not accept without reserve everything that is taught by [the Church]6648-the church . [I]561-endymion hope [I]561-endymion am [a religious person]8383-a religious person [myself]561-endymion , and yet , for example , [I]561-endymion can not give an unreserved assent to the whole of the Athanasian Creed . ”[561-endymion] “ The Athanasian Creed is the most splendid ecclesiastical lyric ever poured forth by [the genius of [man]6751-man]8384-the genius of man . [I]548-lord montfort give to every clause of it an implicit assent . It does not pretend to be divine ; it is human , but [the Church]6648-the church has hallowed it , and [the Church]6648-the church ever acts under the influence of the Divine Spirit . [St. Athanasius]568-st. athanasius was by far [the greatest man that ever existed]8388-the greatest man that ever existed . If [you]8380-you cavil at [his]568-st. athanasius creed , [you]8380-you will soon cavil at other symbols . [I]548-lord montfort was prepared for infidelity in [London]10-london , but [I]548-lord montfort confess , [[my]548-lord montfort dear]6649-my dear [Ferrars]425-endymion , [you]8380-you alarm [me]548-lord montfort . [I]548-lord montfort was in hopes that [your]8380-you early education would have saved [you]8380-you from this backsliding . ”[548-lord montfort] “ But let [us]8390-us be calm , [my]548-lord montfort dear [Nigel]548-lord montfort . Do [you]8380-you mean to say , that [I]548-lord montfort am to be considered [an infidel]8391-an infidel or [an apostate]8392-an apostate , because , although [I]548-lord montfort fervently embrace all the vital truths of religion , and try , on the whole , to regulate [my]548-lord montfort life by [them]8393-them , [I]548-lord montfort may have scruples about believing , for example , in the personality of [the Devil]8394-the devil ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ If the personality of [Satan]569-satan be not a vital principle of [your]8380-you religion , [I]561-endymion do not know what is . There is only one dogma higher . [You]8380-you think it is safe , and [I]561-endymion daresay it is fashionable , to fall into this lax and really thoughtless discrimination between what is and what is not to be believed . It is not good taste to believe in [the Devil]8394-the devil . Give [me]561-endymion a single argument against [his]8394-the devil personality which is not applicable to the personality of [the Deity]8396-the deity . Will [you]8380-you give that up ; and if so , where are [you]8380-you ? Now mark [me]561-endymion ; [you]8380-you and [I]561-endymion are [young men]810-young men — [you]8380-you are [a very young man]2270-a very young man . This is the year of grace 1839 . If these loose thoughts , which [you]8380-you have heedlessly taken up , prevail in [this country]6657-this country for a generation or so — five and twenty or thirty years — [we]8400-we may meet together again , and [I]561-endymion shall have to convince [you]8380-you that there is [a God]8401-a god . ”[561-endymion] The balance of parties in [the House of Commons]126-the house of commons , which had been virtually restored by [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel ’s dissolution of 1834 , might be said to be formally and positively established by the dissolution of parliament in the autumn of 1837 , occasioned by the demise of the crown . The ministerial majority became almost nominal , while troubles from all quarters seemed to press simultaneously upon [them]3981-them : [Canadian]189-canadian revolts , Chartist insurrections , Chinese squabbles , and mysterious complications in [Central Asia]190-central asia , which threatened immediate hostilities with [Persia]191-persia , and even with [one of the most powerful of [European empires]3983-european empires]3982-one of the most powerful of european empires . In addition to all this , the revenue continually declined , and every day the general prejudice became more intense against the Irish policy of [the ministry]6702-the ministry . The extreme popularity of [the Sovereign]6705-the sovereign , reflecting some lustre on [[her]6705-the sovereign ministers]3986-her ministers , had enabled [them]3986-her ministers , though not without difficulty , to tide through the session of 1838 ; but when parliament met in 1839 [their]3986-her ministers prospects were dark , and it was known that there was [a section of the extreme Liberals who would not be deeply mortified if [the government]818-the government were overthrown]3987-a section of the extreme liberals who would not be deeply mortified if the government were overthrown . All efforts , therefore , political and social , and particularly the latter , in which [the Whigs]6646-the whigs excelled , were to be made to prevent or to retard the catastrophe . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort opened [[their]3986-her ministers houses]3990-their houses to the general world at an unusually early period . [Their]3986-her ministers entertainments rivalled those of [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who with unflagging gallantry , [her]335-zenobia radiant face prescient of triumph , stopped [her]335-zenobia bright vis - a - vis and [her]335-zenobia tall footmen in [the midst of [St. James ’ Street]21-st. james ’ street or [Pall Mall]66-pall mall]3991-the midst of st. james ’ street or pall mall , while [she]335-zenobia rapidly inquired from [some friendly passer - by whom [she]335-zenobia had observed]3992-some friendly passer - by whom she had observed , “ Tell [me]335-zenobia the names of [the Radical members who want to turn out [the government]818-the government]8402-the radical members who want to turn out the government , and [I]335-zenobia will invite [them]8402-the radical members who want to turn out the government directly . ”[335-zenobia] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had appropriated the Saturdays , as was [her]499-lady montfort custom and [her]499-lady montfort right ; so [Myra]466-myra , with the advice of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , had fixed on Wednesdays for [her]466-myra receptions . “ [I]335-zenobia should have liked to have taken Wednesdays , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia , “ but [I]335-zenobia do not care to seem to be setting up against [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , for [[her]499-lady montfort mother]1374-her mother was [[my]335-zenobia dearest friend]6860-my dearest friend . Not that [I]335-zenobia think [any quarter]8406-any quarter ought to be shown to [her]499-lady montfort after joining [those atrocious Whigs]8407-those atrocious whigs , but to be sure [she]499-lady montfort was corrupted by [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband , whom [I]335-zenobia remember the most thorough [Tory]570-tory going . To be sure , [I]335-zenobia was [a Whig]8409-a whig [myself]335-zenobia in those days , so one must not say too much about it , but [the Whigs]6646-the whigs then were [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen . [I]335-zenobia will tell [you]8412-you what [I]335-zenobia will do . [I]335-zenobia will receive both on Saturdays and Wednesdays . It is an effort , and [I]335-zenobia am not as young as [I]335-zenobia was , but it will only be for a season or less , for [I]335-zenobia know [these people]6744-these people can not stand . It will be all over by May. ”[335-zenobia] [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan had arrived in [town]6995-town , and was now settled in [[his]356-prince florestan mansion in [Carlton Terrace]65-carlton terrace]3994-his mansion in carlton terrace . It was the fashion among [the creme de la creme]3995-the creme de la creme to keep aloof from [him]356-prince florestan . [The Tories]328-the tories did not love [revolutionary dynasties]3996-revolutionary dynasties , and [the Whigs being in office]3997-the whigs being in office could not sanction [a pretender]6768-a pretender , and one who , [they]3999-they significantly intimated with a charitable shrug of the shoulders , was not [a very scrupulous one]4000-a very scrupulous one . [The prince]7878-the prince [himself]7878-the prince , though [he]7878-the prince was not insensible to the charms of society , and especially of [agreeable women]4002-agreeable women , was not much chagrined by this . [The world]6658-the world thought that [he]7878-the prince had fitted up [[his]7878-the prince fine house]4004-his fine house , and bought [his]7878-the prince fine horses , merely for the enjoyment of life . [His]7878-the prince purposes were very different . Though [[his]7878-the prince acquaintances]4005-his acquaintances were limited , [they]4005-his acquaintances were not undistinguished , and [he]7878-the prince lived with [them]4005-his acquaintances in intimacy . There had arisen between [himself]7878-the prince and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare the closest alliance both of thought and habits . [They]4006-they were rarely separated . [The prince]7878-the prince was also [a frequent guest at [the Neuchatels ’]4009-the neuchatels ’]4008-a frequent guest at the neuchatels ’ , and was a favourite with [the head of [the house]929-the house]4010-the head of the house . [The Duke of St. Angelo]361-the duke of st. angelo controlled [the household at [Carlton Gardens]146-carlton gardens]4012-the household at carlton gardens with skill . The appointments were finished and the cuisine refined . There was a dinner twice a week , from which [Waldershare]442-waldershare was rarely absent , and to which [Endymion]425-endymion , whom [the prince]7878-the prince always treated with kindness , had a general invitation . When [he]7878-the prince occasionally dined [there]890-there [he]7878-the prince met always [several foreign guests]4015-several foreign guests , and [all men apparently of mark]4016-all men apparently of mark — at any rate , all distinguished by [their]4016-all men apparently of mark intelligence . It was [an interesting and useful house for [a young man]6833-a young man]4017-an interesting and useful house for a young man , and especially [a young politician]4019-a young politician , to frequent . [Endymion]425-endymion heard many things and learnt many things which otherwise would not have met [his]425-endymion ear or mind . [The prince]7878-the prince encouraged conversation , though [himself]7878-the prince inclined to taciturnity . When [he]7878-the prince did speak , [his]7878-the prince terse remarks and condensed views were striking , and were remembered . On the days on which [he]7878-the prince did not receive , [the prince]7878-the prince dined at [the Travellers ’ Club]4022-the travellers ’ club , to which [Waldershare]442-waldershare had obtained [his]7878-the prince introduction , and generally with [Waldershare]442-waldershare , who took this opportunity of gradually making [[his]7878-the prince friend]719-his friend acquainted with [eminent and influential men]4024-eminent and influential men , [many of whom in due time became guests at [Carlton Terrace]65-carlton terrace]4025-many of whom in due time became guests at carlton terrace . It was clear , indeed , that these club - dinners were part of a system . [The prince]7878-the prince , soon after [his]7878-the prince arrival in [town]6995-town , while riding , had passed [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s carriage]4028-lady roehampton ’s carriage in [the park]1663-the park , and [he]7878-the prince had saluted [her]499-lady montfort with a grave grace which distinguished [him]7878-the prince . [She]499-lady montfort was surprised at feeling a little agitated by [this rencontre]4030-this rencontre . It recalled [Hainault]571-lord hainault , [her]499-lady montfort not mortifying but still humble position beneath that roof , [the prince]7878-the prince ’s courtesy to [her]499-lady montfort under those circumstances , and , indeed , [his]7878-the prince marked preference for [her]499-lady montfort society . [She]499-lady montfort felt it something like ingratitude to treat [him]7878-the prince with neglect now , when [her]499-lady montfort position was so changed and had become so elevated . [She]499-lady montfort mentioned to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , while [they]4032-they were dining alone , that [she]499-lady montfort should like to invite [the prince]7878-the prince to [[her]499-lady montfort receptions]4034-her receptions , and asked [his]7878-the prince opinion on the point . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort shrugged [his]7878-the prince shoulders and did not encourage [her]499-lady montfort . “ [You]499-lady montfort know , [[my]499-lady montfort darling]6885-my darling , [[our]4032-they people]8415-our people do not much like [him]7878-the prince . [They]8415-our people look upon [him]7878-the prince as [a pretender]6768-a pretender , as having forfeited [his]7878-the prince parole , and as [a refugee from justice]8417-a refugee from justice . [I]499-lady montfort have no prejudices against [him]7878-the prince [myself]499-lady montfort , and perhaps in the same situation might have acted in the same manner ; but if [he]7878-the prince is to be admitted into [society]1025-society , it should hardly be at a ministerial reception , and of all houses , that of one who holds [my]499-lady montfort particular post . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort know nothing about [his]7878-the prince forfeiting [his]7878-the prince parole , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “ the charge is involved in mystery , and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare told [me]499-lady montfort it was an entire fabrication . As for [his]7878-the prince being [a pretender]6768-a pretender , [he]7878-the prince seems to [me]499-lady montfort as legitimate [a prince]8420-a prince as most [we]8421-our meet ; [he]7878-the prince was born in the purple , and [[his]7878-the prince father]788-his father was recognised by [every government in [Europe]6-europe]8423-every government in europe except [our]8421-our own . As for being [a refugee from justice]8417-a refugee from justice , [a prince in captivity]8425-a prince in captivity has certainly a right to escape if [he]7878-the prince can , and [his]7878-the prince escape was romantic . However , [I]499-lady montfort will not contest any decision of [yours]8426-yours , for [I]499-lady montfort think [you]8426-yours are always right . Only [I]499-lady montfort am disappointed , for , to say nothing of the unkindness , [I]499-lady montfort can not help feeling [our]8421-our not noticing [him]4035-lord is rather shabby . ”[499-lady montfort] There was silence , a longer silence than usually occurred in tete - a - tete dinners between [Lord]4035-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . To break the silence [he]4035-lord began to converse on another subject , and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort replied to [him]4035-lord cheerfully , but curtly . [He]4035-lord saw [she]499-lady montfort was vexed , and [this great man , who was at that time meditating one of the most daring acts of modern diplomacy]4036-this great man , who was at that time meditating one of the most daring acts of modern diplomacy , who had the reputation , in the conduct of public affairs , of not only being courageous , but of being stern , inflexible , unfeeling , and unscrupulous beyond [ordinary statesmen]4037-ordinary statesmen , who had passed [his]4035-lord mornings in writing a menacing despatch to a great power and intimating combinations to [the ambassadors of [other first - rate states which [they]4038-the ambassadors of other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive almost trembled to receive]4039-other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive]4038-the ambassadors of other first - rate states which they almost trembled to receive , was quite upset by seeing [[his]4035-lord wife]1261-his wife chagrined . At last , after another embarrassing pause , [he]4035-lord said gaily , “ Do [you]1261-his wife know , [[my]4035-lord dear]6649-my dear [Myra]466-myra , [I]4035-lord do not see why [you]1261-his wife should not ask [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . It is [you]1261-his wife that ask [him]356-prince florestan , not [I.]4035-lord That is one of the pleasant results of [our]8428-our system of political entertainments . [The guests]2190-the guests come to pay [their]2190-the guests respects to [the lady of the house]3805-the lady of the house , so [no one]6647-no one is committed . [The prince]7878-the prince may visit [you]1261-his wife on Wednesday just as well as [the leaders of the opposition who want [our]8428-our places]8433-the leaders of the opposition who want our places , or [the malcontent Radicals who [they]8433-the leaders of the opposition who want our places say are going to turn [us]8428-our out]8434-the malcontent radicals who they say are going to turn us out . ”[4035-lord] So [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan was invited to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s receptions , and [he]356-prince florestan came ; and [he]356-prince florestan never missed one . [His]356-prince florestan visits were brief . [He]356-prince florestan appeared , made [his]356-prince florestan bow , had the pleasure of some slight conversation with [her]499-lady montfort , and then soon retired . Received by [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , in time , though sluggishly , invitations arrived from [other houses]4041-other houses , but [he]356-prince florestan rarely availed [himself]356-prince florestan of [them]4041-other houses . [He]356-prince florestan maintained in this respect great reserve , and was accustomed to say that [the only fine lady in [London]10-london who had ever been kind to [him]356-prince florestan]4042-the only fine lady in london who had ever been kind to him was [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . All this time [Endymion]425-endymion , who was now thoroughly planted in society , saw a great deal of [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels , who had returned to [Portland Place]112-portland place at the beginning of February . [He]425-endymion met [Adriana]481-adriana almost every evening , and was frequently invited to [the house]929-the house — to the grand dinners now , as well as the domestic circle . In short , [[our]4044-our [Endymion]425-endymion]4045-our endymion was fast becoming [a young man of fashion and a personage]4046-a young man of fashion and a personage . [The brother of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]3632-the brother of lady roehampton had now become [the private secretary of [Mr. Sydney Wilton]326-mr. wilton]4048-the private secretary of mr. sydney wilton and [the great friend of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort]4049-the great friend of lady montfort . [He]425-endymion was indeed only one of [the numerous admirers of [that lady]1617-that lady]4050-the numerous admirers of that lady , but [he]425-endymion seemed not the least smiled on . There was never anything delightful at [[Montfort]499-lady montfort House at which [he]425-endymion was not present , or indeed in any other place , for under [her]499-lady montfort influence]4052-montfort house at which he was not present , or indeed in any other place , for under her influence , invitations from [the most distinguished houses]4053-the most distinguished houses crowded [his]425-endymion mantelpiece and were stuck all round [his]425-endymion looking - glass . [Endymion]425-endymion in this whirl of life did not forget [[his]425-endymion old friends]4054-his old friends . [He]425-endymion took care that [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks should have a frequent invitation to [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s assemblies]4055-lady roehampton ’s assemblies . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks only wanted a lever to raise the globe , and this introduction supplied [him]425-endymion with one . It was astonishing how [he]425-endymion made [his]425-endymion way in society , and though , of course , [he]425-endymion never touched [the empyrean regions in which [Endymion]425-endymion now breathed]4056-the empyrean regions in which endymion now breathed , [he]425-endymion gradually , and at last rapidly , planted [himself]425-endymion in a world which to [the uninitiated figures as the very realm of nobility and fashion]4057-the uninitiated figures as the very realm of nobility and fashion , and where doubtless is found a great fund of splendour , refinement , and amusement . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks was not ill - favoured , and was always well dressed , and [he]429-seymour hicks was very civil , but what [he]429-seymour hicks really owed [his]429-seymour hicks social advancement to was [his]429-seymour hicks indomitable will . That quality governs all things , and though the will of [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks was directed to what [many]2097-many may deem a petty or a contracted purpose , life is always interesting when [you]4059-you have a purpose and live in its fulfilment . It appeared from what [he]429-seymour hicks told [Endymion]425-endymion that matters at [the office]1917-the office had altered a good deal since [he]429-seymour hicks left [it]1917-the office . The retirement of [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was the first brick out of the wall ; now , which [Endymion]425-endymion had not yet heard , [the brother of [Trenchard]431-trenchard]4061-the brother of trenchard had most unexpectedly died , and [that gentleman come into a good estate]4062-that gentleman come into a good estate . “ [Jawett]427-jawett remains , and is also [the editor of the ‘ Precursor]8435-the editor of the ‘ precursor , ’ but [his]427-jawett new labours so absorb [his]427-jawett spare time that [he]427-jawett is always at [the office of the paper]8436-the office of the paper . So it is pretty well all over with the table at [Joe]430-joe ’s . [I]425-endymion confess [I]425-endymion could not stand it any longer , particularly after [you]425-endymion left . [I]425-endymion have got into the junior [Pan - Ionian]193-pan - ionian ; and [I]425-endymion am down for [the senior]8437-the senior ; [I]425-endymion can not get in for ten years , but when [I]425-endymion do it will be a coup ; [the society there]8438-the society there is [tiptop]8439-tiptop , [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister sometimes , and very often [a bishop]8441-a bishop . ”[425-endymion] [Endymion]425-endymion was glad to meet [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius one day when [he]425-endymion dined with [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . There were several distinguished foreigners among [the guests]2190-the guests , who had just arrived . [They]2190-the guests talked much , and with much emphasis . [One of [them]2190-the guests]932-one of them , [the Marquis of [Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa]4065-the marquis of vallombrosa , expatiated on [the Latin race]4066-the latin race , [their]4066-the latin race great qualities , [their]4066-the latin race vivacity , invention , vividness of perception , chivalrous valour , and sympathy with tradition . [The northern races]4067-the northern races detested [them]4066-the latin race , and the height of statesmanship was to combine [the Latin races]4068-the latin races into an organised and active alliance against the barbarism which menaced [them]4068-the latin races . There had been for a short time [a vacant place next to [Endymion]425-endymion]4069-a vacant place next to endymion , when [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , according to [his]376-baron sergius quiet manner , stole into [the room]943-the room and slipped into the unoccupied seat . “ It is some time since [we]8442-we met , ”[376-baron sergius] [he]376-baron sergius said , “ but [I]376-baron sergius have heard of [you]425-endymion . [You]425-endymion are now [a public man]1944-a public man , and not a public character . That is a not unsatisfactory position . ”[376-baron sergius] [The prince]7878-the prince listened apparently with much interest to [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa , occasionally asked [him]376-baron sergius a question , and promoted discussion without [himself]7878-the prince giving any opinion . [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius never spoke except to [Endymion]425-endymion , and then chiefly social inquiries about [Lord]4072-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [[their]4073-their good friends]4074-their good friends [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels , and frequently about [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , whom , it appeared , [he]7878-the prince had known years ago , and intimately . After dinner [the guests]2190-the guests , on the return to [the saloon]2204-the saloon , ranged [themselves]2190-the guests in a circle , but not too formally , and [the prince]7878-the prince moving round addressed each of [them]2190-the guests in turn . When this royal ceremony was concluded , [the prince]7878-the prince motioned to [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa to accompany [him]7878-the prince , and then [they]4079-they repaired to [an adjacent salon]4080-an adjacent salon , the door of which was open , but where [they]4079-they could converse without observation . [The Duke of St. Angelo]361-the duke of st. angelo amused [the remaining guests]4081-the remaining guests with all the resources of [a man]807-a man practised in making [people]6681-people feel at [their]6681-people ease , and in this [he]361-the duke of st. angelo was soon greatly assisted by [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , who was unable to dine with [the prince]7878-the prince to - day , but who seemed to take much interest in this arrival of [the representatives of the Latin race]4085-the representatives of the latin race . [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius and [Endymion]425-endymion were sitting together rather apart from [the rest]6809-the rest . [The baron]1176-the baron said , “ [You]7878-the prince have heard to - day a great deal about [the Latin race]4066-the latin race , [their]4066-the latin race wondrous qualities , [their]4066-the latin race peculiar destiny , [their]4066-the latin race possible danger . It is a new idea , or rather a new phrase , that [I]1176-the baron observe is now getting into the political world , and is probably destined to produce consequences . [No man]7232-no man will treat with indifference the principle of race . It is the key of history , and why history is often so confused is that it has been written by [men who were ignorant of this principle]8446-men who were ignorant of this principle and all the knowledge it involves . As one who may become [a statesman]8126-a statesman and assist in governing [mankind]786-mankind , it is necessary that [you]7878-the prince should not be insensible to it ; whether [you]7878-the prince encounter its influence in [communities]8449-communities or in [individuals]3194-individuals , its qualities must ever be taken into account . But there is no subject which more requires discriminating knowledge , or where [your]7878-the prince illustrating principle , if [you]7878-the prince are not deeply founded , may not chance to turn out a will - o’-the - wisp . Now this great question of the Latin race , by which [M. de Vallombrosa]573-m. de vallombrosa may succeed in disturbing [the world]6658-the world — it might be well to inquire where the Latin race is to be found . In [the North of [Italy]45-italy]8452-the north of italy , peopled by [Germans]574-germans and named after [Germans]574-germans , or in [the South of]8453-the south of [Italy]45-italy , swarming with [the descendants of [Normans and Arabs]8455-normans and arabs]8454-the descendants of normans and arabs ? Shall [we]8456-we find the Latin race in [Spain]29-spain , stocked by Goths , and [Moors]575-moors , and [Jews]576-the jews ? Or in [France]12-france , where there is [a great Celtic nation]8457-a great celtic nation , occasionally mingled with [Franks]577-franks ? Now [I]1176-the baron do not want to go into the origin of [man]6751-man and [nations]2720-nations — [I]1176-the baron am essentially practical , and only endeavour to comprehend that with which [I]1176-the baron have personally to deal , and that is sufficiently difficult . In [Europe]6-europe [I]1176-the baron find three great races with distinct qualities — [the Teutons]8460-the teutons , [the Sclaves]8461-the sclaves , and [the Celts]8462-the celts ; and [their]8463-their conduct will be influenced by those distinctive qualities . There is another great race which influences [the world]6658-the world , [the Semites]578-the semites . Certainly , when [I]1176-the baron was at the Congress of [Vienna]28-vienna , [I]1176-the baron did not believe that [the Arabs]579-the arabs were more likely to become a conquering race again than [the Tartars]8465-the tartars , and yet it is a question at this moment whether [Mehemet Ali]566-mehemet ali , at [their]8465-the tartars head , may not found [a new empire in [the Mediterranean]195-the mediterranean]8466-a new empire in the mediterranean . [The Semites]578-the semites are unquestionably a great race , for among the few things in [this world]6716-this world which appear to be certain , nothing is more sure than that [they]578-the semites invented [our]8468-our alphabet . But [the Semites]578-the semites now exercise a vast influence over affairs by [[their]578-the semites smallest though most peculiar family]8469-their smallest though most peculiar family , [the Jews]576-the jews . There is [no race gifted with so much tenacity , and such skill in organisation]8470-no race gifted with so much tenacity , and such skill in organisation . These qualities have given [them]578-the semites an unprecedented hold over property and illimitable credit . As [you]8471-you advance in life , and get experience in affairs , [the Jews]576-the jews will cross [you]8471-you everywhere . [They]576-the jews have long been stealing into [our]8468-our secret diplomacy , which [they]576-the jews have almost appropriated ; in another quarter of a century [they]576-the jews will claim [their]576-the jews share of open government . Well , these are races ; [men]1114-men and bodies of [men]1114-men influenced in [their]1114-men conduct by [their]1114-men particular organisation , and which must enter into all the calculations of [a statesman]8126-a statesman . But what do [they]576-the jews mean by the Latin race ? Language and religion do not make a race — there is only one thing which makes a race , and that is blood . ”[1176-the baron] “ But [the prince]7878-the prince , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion inquiringly ; “ [he]7878-the prince seemed much interested in what [M. de Vallombrosa]573-m. de vallombrosa was saying ; [I]425-endymion should like to know what [his]7878-the prince opinions are about [the Latin race]4066-the latin race . ”[425-endymion] “ [The prince]7878-the prince rarely gives an opinion , ”[1176-the baron] said [the baron]1176-the baron . “ Indeed , as [you]8478-you well know , [he]7878-the prince rarely speaks ; [he]7878-the prince thinks and [he]7878-the prince acts . ”[1176-the baron] “ But if [he]7878-the prince acts on wrong information , ”[425-endymion] continued [Endymion]425-endymion , “ there will probably be only one consequence . ”[425-endymion] “ [The prince]7878-the prince is very wise , ”[1176-the baron] said [the baron]1176-the baron ; “ and , trust [me]1176-the baron , knows as much about [mankind]786-mankind , and the varieties of [mankind]786-mankind , as [any one]1685-any one . [He]7878-the prince may not believe in the Latin race , but [he]7878-the prince may choose to use [those who do believe in it]8483-those who do believe in it . The weakness of [the prince]7878-the prince , if [he]7878-the prince have one , is not want of knowledge , or want of judgment , but an over - confidence in [his]7878-the prince star , which sometimes seduces [him]7878-the prince into enterprises which [he]7878-the prince [himself]7878-the prince feels at the time are not perfectly sound . ”[1176-the baron] The interest of [the town]1879-the town was now divided between the danger of [the government]818-the government and [the new preacher who electrified [the world]6658-the world at [St. Rosicrucius]196-st. rosicrucius]4092-the new preacher who electrified the world at st. rosicrucius . [The Rev. Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort was not at all [a popular preacher according to the vulgar acceptation of the term]4094-a popular preacher according to the vulgar acceptation of the term . [He]548-lord montfort disdained all ca nt and clap - trap . [He]548-lord montfort preached Church principles with commanding eloquence , and [he]548-lord montfort practised them with unceasing devotion . [[His]548-lord montfort church]3963-his church was always open , yet [[his]548-lord montfort schools]4096-his schools were never neglected ; there was a perfect choir , a staff of [disciplined curates]4097-disciplined curates , young and ascetic , while [sacred sisters , some of patrician blood , fearless and prepared for martyrdom]4098-sacred sisters , some of patrician blood , fearless and prepared for martyrdom , were gliding about all [the back slums of [[his]548-lord montfort ferocious neighbourhood]4100-his ferocious neighbourhood]4099-the back slums of his ferocious neighbourhood . How came [the Whigs]6646-the whigs to give such [a church]4102-a church to [such a person]4103-such a person ? There must have been some mistake . But how came it that [all the Whig ladies]4104-all the whig ladies were among [the most devoted of [[his]548-lord montfort congregation]3969-his congregation]4105-the most devoted of his congregation ? [The government whips]4107-the government whips did not like it ; at such a critical period too , when it was necessary to keep [the Dissenters]6699-the dissenters up to the mark ! And there was [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort never absent on a Sunday , and [[their]4109-their carriages]4110-their carriages , it was whispered , were often suspiciously near to [St. Rosicrucius]196-st. rosicrucius on week - days . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton too was frequently in [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s pew]4111-lady roehampton ’s pew , and one day , absolutely [[my]0-i lord [himself]4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church , who unfortunately was rarely seen at [church]4113-church]4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church — but then , as is well known , [critical despatches always arrive on a Sunday morning]4114-critical despatches always arrive on a sunday morning — was successfully landed in [her]499-lady montfort pew by [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and was very much struck indeed by what [he]4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church heard . “ The fact is , ”[4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church] as [he]4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church afterwards observed , “ [I]4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church wish [we]8485-we had such [a fellow on [our]8485-we bench in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]8486-a fellow on our bench in the house of commons . ”[4112-my lord himself , who unfortunately was rarely seen at church] About this time also there was another event , which , although not of so general an interest , much touched the feelings of [Endymion]425-endymion , and this was the marriage of [the Earl of Beaumaris]551-the earl of beaumaris with [Imogene]420-imogene . It was solemnised in as private and quiet a manner as possible . [Waldershare]442-waldershare was [the best man]4115-the best man , and there were [no bridesmaids]4116-no bridesmaids . [The only other persons]4117-the only other persons invited by [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , who gave away [the bride]4118-the bride , were [Endymion]425-endymion and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . One morning , a few days before the wedding , [Sylvia]407-sylvia , who had written to ask [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort for an interview , called by appointment in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square . [Sylvia]407-sylvia was received by [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort in [her]407-sylvia boudoir , and the interview was long . [Sylvia]407-sylvia , who by nature was composed , and still more so by art , was pale and nervous when [she]407-sylvia arrived , so much so that [her]407-sylvia demeanour was noticed by [the groom of [the chambers]1247-the chambers]1246-the groom of the chambers ; but when [she]407-sylvia departed , [her]407-sylvia countenance was flushed and radiant , though it was obvious that [she]407-sylvia had been shedding tears . On the morning of the wedding , [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort in [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord ’s brougham called for [Endymion]425-endymion at [the Albany]173-the albany , and then [they]4122-they went together to [the vestry of St. James ’ Church]4123-the vestry of st. james ’ church . [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare had arrived . [The bridegroom]3814-the bridegroom was a little embarrassed when [he]3814-the bridegroom was presented to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [He]3814-the bridegroom had made up [his]3814-the bridegroom mind to be married , but not to be introduced to [a stranger]1942-a stranger , and particularly [a lady]739-a lady ; but [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare fluttered over [them]4122-they and put all right . It was only the perplexity of a moment , for [the rest of the wedding party]4127-the rest of the wedding party now appeared . [Imogene]420-imogene , who was in a travelling dress , was pale and serious , but transcendently beautiful . [She]420-imogene attempted to touch [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s hand with [her]420-imogene lips when [Myra]466-myra welcomed [her]420-imogene , but [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort would not permit this , and kissed [her]420-imogene . [Everybody]6694-everybody was calm during the ceremony except [Endymion]425-endymion , who had been silent the whole morning . [He]425-endymion stood by the altar with that convulsion of the throat and that sickness of the heart which accompany the sense of catastrophe . [He]425-endymion was relieved by some tears which [he]425-endymion easily concealed . [Nobody]2478-nobody noticed [him]425-endymion , for [all]1288-all were thinking of [themselves]1288-all . After the ceremony , [they]1288-all all returned to [the vestry]4131-the vestry , and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort with [the others]2118-the others signed the registry . [Lord]4133-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris instantly departed for [the continent]6678-the continent . “ A strange event ! ”[499-lady montfort] exclaimed [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , as [she]499-lady montfort threw [herself]499-lady montfort back in the brougham and took [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother ’s hand . “ But not stranger than what has happened to [ourselves]8488-ourselves . [Fortune]581-fortune seems to attend on [[our]8488-ourselves ruined home]8489-our ruined home . [I]499-lady montfort thought [the bride]4118-the bride looked beautiful . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]425-endymion was silent . “ [You]425-endymion are not gay this morning , [[my]499-lady montfort dear]6649-my dear , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “ [they]8492-they say that weddings are depressing . Now [I]499-lady montfort am in rather high spirits . [I]499-lady montfort am very glad that [Imogene]420-imogene has become [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . [She]420-imogene is beautiful , and dangerously beautiful . Do [you]425-endymion know , [[my]499-lady montfort Endymion]8493-my endymion , [I]499-lady montfort have had some uneasy moments about [this young lady]8494-this young lady . [Women]900-women are prescient in these matters , and [I]499-lady montfort have observed with anxiety that [you]425-endymion admired [her]420-imogene too much [yourself]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]425-endymion am sure [you]425-endymion had no reason , [Myra]466-myra , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , blushing deeply . “ Certainly not from what [you]425-endymion said , [[my]466-myra dear]6649-my dear . It was from what [you]425-endymion did not say that [I]466-myra became alarmed . [You]425-endymion seldom mentioned [her]420-imogene name , and when [I]466-myra referred to [her]420-imogene , [you]425-endymion always turned the conversation . However , that is all over now . [She]420-imogene is [Countess of [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris]8497-countess of beaumaris , ”[466-myra] added [Myra]466-myra , dwelling slowly and with some unction on the title , “ and may be [a powerful friend to [you]425-endymion]8498-a powerful friend to you ; and [I]466-myra am [Countess of [Roehampton]130-roehampton]8499-countess of roehampton , and am [[your]425-endymion friend]7039-your friend , also not quite devoid of power . And there are [other countesses]8501-other countesses , [I]466-myra suspect , on whose good wishes [you]425-endymion may rely . If [we]8502-we can not shape [your]425-endymion destiny , there is no such thing as witchcraft . No , Endymion , marriage is a mighty instrument in [your]425-endymion hands . It must not be lightly used . Come in and lunch ; [[my]466-myra lord]7235-my lord is at [home]726-home , and [I]466-myra know [he]7235-my lord wants to see [you]425-endymion . ”[466-myra] What was most remarkable , and most interesting , in the character of [Berengaria]504-berengaria was [her]504-berengaria energy . [She]504-berengaria had the power of exciting [others]728-others to action in a degree rarely possessed . [She]504-berengaria had always some considerable object in contemplation , occasionally more than one , and never foresaw difficulties . [Her]504-berengaria character was , however , singularly feminine ; [she]504-berengaria never affected to be [a superior woman]4137-a superior woman . [She]504-berengaria never reasoned , did not read much , though [her]504-berengaria literary taste was fine and fastidious . Though [she]504-berengaria required constant admiration and consequently encouraged it , [she]504-berengaria was not [a heartless coquette]4138-a heartless coquette . [Her]504-berengaria sensibility was too quick , and as the reign of [[her]504-berengaria favourites]4139-her favourites was sometimes brief , [she]504-berengaria was looked upon as capricious . The truth is , what seemed whimsical in [her]504-berengaria affections was occasioned by the subtlety of [her]504-berengaria taste , which was not always satisfied by the increased experience of intimacy . Whenever [she]504-berengaria made [a friend]706-a friend not unworthy of [her]504-berengaria , [she]504-berengaria was constant and entirely devoted . At present , [Berengaria]504-berengaria had two great objects ; one was to sustain [the Whig government]1194-the whig government in its troubles , and the other was to accomplish an unprecedented feat in modern manners , and that was no less than to hold a tournament , a real tournament , in the autumn , at [the famous castle of [[her]504-berengaria lord]1542-her lord in [the North of [England]7-england]6945-the north of england]4142-the famous castle of her lord in the north of england . [The lord - lieutenant]4145-the lord - lieutenant had not been in [[his]4145-the lord - lieutenant county]3733-his county for two years ; [he]4145-the lord - lieutenant had even omitted to celebrate Christmas at [[his]4145-the lord - lieutenant castle]3772-his castle , which had shocked [everybody]6694-everybody , for [its]3772-his castle revelry was looked upon almost as the tenure by which [the Montforts]523-the montforts held [[their]523-the montforts estates]4149-their estates . [His]4145-the lord - lieutenant plea of ill health , industriously circulated by [all [his]4145-the lord - lieutenant agents]4150-all his agents , obtained neither sympathy nor credence . [[His]4145-the lord - lieutenant county]3733-his county was rather a weak point with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , for though [he]4145-the lord - lieutenant could not bear [[his]4145-the lord - lieutenant home]1258-his home , [he]4145-the lord - lieutenant was fond of power , and power depended on [his]4145-the lord - lieutenant territorial influence . The representation of [[his]4145-the lord - lieutenant county]3733-his county by [[his]4145-the lord - lieutenant family]1426-his family , and authority in [the local parliamentary boroughs]4155-the local parliamentary boroughs , were the compensations held out to [him]4145-the lord - lieutenant for the abolition of [his]4145-the lord - lieutenant normal seats . [[His]4145-the lord - lieutenant wife]1261-his wife dexterously availed [herself]1261-his wife of this state of affairs to obtain [his]4145-the lord - lieutenant assent to [her]1261-his wife great project , which , it would appear , might not only amuse [him]4145-the lord - lieutenant , but , in its unprecedented magnificence and novelty , must sweep away all discontents , and gratify [every class]4157-every class . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had placed unlimited resources at the disposal of [Berengaria]504-berengaria for the fulfilment of [her]504-berengaria purpose , and at times even showed some not inconsiderable though fitful interest in [her]504-berengaria progress . [He]548-lord montfort turned over the drawings of the various costumes and armour with a gracious smile , and , having picked up on such subjects a great deal of knowledge , occasionally made suggestions which were useful and sometimes embarrassing . [The heralds]4158-the heralds were all called into council , and [Garter]582-garter [himself]582-garter deigned to regulate the order of proceedings . [Some of [the finest gentlemen in [London]10-london , of both parties in [the state]1022-the state]4160-the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state]4159-some of the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state , passed the greater part of [their]4159-some of the finest gentlemen in london , of both parties in the state spring mornings in jousting , and in practising all the manoeuvres of the lists . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort [herself]499-lady montfort was to be [the Queen of the Tournament]4162-the queen of the tournament , and [she]499-lady montfort had prevailed on [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort to accept the supreme office of [Queen of Beauty]4163-queen of beauty . It was the early part of May , and [Zenobia]335-zenobia held one of [her]335-zenobia great assemblies . Being in high good humour , sanguine and prophetic of power , [she]499-lady montfort had asked [all the great Whig ladies]4164-all the great whig ladies , and , the times being critical , [they]4164-all the great whig ladies had come . [Berengaria]504-berengaria seemed absorbed by the details of [her]335-zenobia tournament . [She]499-lady montfort met [many of [[her]499-lady montfort knights]4166-her knights]4165-many of her knights , and [she]499-lady montfort conferred with [them]4165-many of her knights all ; [the Knight of the Bleeding Heart]4167-the knight of the bleeding heart , [the Knight of Roses]4168-the knight of roses , [the Knight of the Crystal Shield]4169-the knight of the crystal shield . [Endymion]425-endymion , who was not to be [a knight]4170-a knight , but [a gentleman - at - arms in attendance on the Queen of the Tournament]4171-a gentleman - at - arms in attendance on the queen of the tournament , mentioned that [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan much wished to be a jouster ; [he]356-prince florestan had heard this from [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , though [she]499-lady montfort did not immediately sanction , did not absolutely refuse , the request . Past midnight , there was a sudden stir in [the saloons]4173-the saloons . [The House of Commons]126-the house of commons had broken up and [many members]4174-many members were entering . There had been a division on the Jamaica question , and [the ministers]7762-the ministers had [only a majority of five]4176-only a majority of five . [The leader of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]4177-the leader of the house of commons had intimated , not to say announced , [their]4179-their consequent resignation . “ Have [you]499-lady montfort heard what [they]4179-their say ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion anxiously to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Yes , [I]425-endymion heard ; but do not look so grave . ”[425-endymion] “ Do [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons look grave ? ”[4177-the leader of the house of commons] “ As if it were the last day . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion fear it is . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons am not so sure . [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons doubt whether [Sir Robert]332-peel thinks it ripe enough ; and after all , [we]8505-we are not in a minority . [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons do not see why [we]8505-we should have resigned . [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons wish [I]4177-the leader of the house of commons could see [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . ”[4177-the leader of the house of commons] Affairs did not proceed so rapidly as [the triumphant Zenobia]335-zenobia expected . [They]4180-they were out , no question about that ; but it was not so certain who was in . A day passed and another day , and even [Zenobia]335-zenobia , who knew everything before [anybody]7364-anybody , remained in the dark . The suspense became protracted and even more mysterious . Almost a week had elapsed ; [noble lords]4182-noble lords and [right honourable gentlemen]4183-right honourable gentlemen were calling on [Sir Robert]332-peel every morning , according to the newspapers , but [no one]6647-no one could hear from any authority of any appointments being really made . At last , there was a whisper very late one night at [Crockford]440-crockford ’s , which was always better informed on these matters than [the political clubs]4185-the political clubs , and [people]6681-people looked amazed , and stared incredulously in [each other]916-each other ’s face . But it was true ; there was a hitch , and in four - and - twenty hours the cause of the hitch was known . It seemed that [the ministry]6702-the ministry really had resigned , but [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [Countess of Montfort]505-countess of montfort , had not followed [their]6702-the ministry example . What [a dangerous woman]4189-a dangerous woman ! even wicked ! [Zenobia]335-zenobia was for sending [her]335-zenobia to [the Tower]3115-the tower at once . “ It was clearly impossible , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia declared , “ for [Sir Robert]332-peel to carry on affairs with such a [Duchesse de Longueville]564-the duchesse de longueville always at the ear of [[our]6702-the ministry young Queen]8506-our young queen , under the pretence forsooth of being [the friend of [[Her]8506-our young queen Majesty]3189-her majesty ’s youth]8507-the friend of her majesty ’s youth . ”[335-zenobia] This was the famous [Bed - Chamber Plot]4191-bed - chamber plot , in which [the Conservative leaders]4192-the conservative leaders , as is now generally admitted , were decidedly in error , and which terminated in the return of [the Whigs]6646-the whigs to office . “ But [we]6702-the ministry must reconstruct , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister . “ [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton must be [Secretary of State]3113-secretary of state . And [you]425-endymion , ”[335-zenobia] [she]335-zenobia said to [Endymion]425-endymion , when [she]335-zenobia communicated to [him]425-endymion the successful result of [her]335-zenobia interference , “ [you]425-endymion will go with [him]326-mr. wilton . It is a great thing at [your]425-endymion age to be [private secretary to [a Secretary of State]8511-a secretary of state]8510-private secretary to a secretary of state . ”[335-zenobia] [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle was [the stronghold of [England]7-england]4195-the stronghold of england against [the Scotch invader]4196-the scotch invader . [It]200-montfort castle stood on a high and vast table - land , with [the town of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]4197-the town of montfort on one side at [its]200-montfort castle feet , and on the other [a wide - spreading and sylvan domain , herded with deer of various races , and terminating in [pine forests]4199-pine forests]4198-a wide - spreading and sylvan domain , herded with deer of various races , and terminating in pine forests ; beyond [them]4199-pine forests [moors and mountains]4200-moors and mountains . [The donjon keep]4201-the donjon keep , tall and grey , that had arrested [the Douglas]4202-the douglas , still remained intact , and many an ancient battlement ; but the long list of [the Lords of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]4203-the lords of montfort had successively added to [the great structure]4204-the great structure according to the genius of the times , so that still with the external appearance generally of [a feudal castle]4205-a feudal castle , [it]200-montfort castle combined in [its]200-montfort castle various courts and quadrangle all the splendour and convenience of [a modern palace]4206-a modern palace . But though [it]200-montfort castle had witnessed many scenes and sights , and as strange ones as any old walls in [this ancient land]4207-this ancient land , it may be doubted whether [the keep of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]4208-the keep of montfort ever looked down on anything more rare than the life that was gathering and disporting itself in [[its]200-montfort castle towers and halls]4209-its towers and halls , and [courts and parks]4210-courts and parks , and [forest chase]4211-forest chase , in the memorable autumn of this year . [Berengaria]504-berengaria had repaired to [[her]504-berengaria castle]4212-her castle full of triumph ; [[her]504-berengaria lord]1542-her lord , in high good humour , admiring [[his]1542-her lord wife]1261-his wife for [her]1261-his wife energy , yet with a playful malice apparently enjoying the opportunity of showing that the chronology of [her]1261-his wife arrangements was confused , and [her]1261-his wife costume incorrect . [They]4215-they had good - naturedly taken [Endymion]425-endymion down with [them]4215-they ; for travelling to [the Border]201-the border in those times was a serious affair for [a clerk in [a public office]7443-a public office]4216-a clerk in a public office . Day after day [the other guests]4218-the other guests arrived ; [the rivals in the tourney]4219-the rivals in the tourney were among the earliest , for [they]4219-the rivals in the tourney had to make [themselves]4219-the rivals in the tourney acquainted with [the land which was to be the scene of]4220-the land which was to be the scene of [their]4219-the rivals in the tourney exploits . There came [the Knights of the Griffin]4221-the knights of the griffin , and [the Dragon]4222-the dragon , and [the Black Lion]4223-the black lion and [the Golden Lion]4224-the golden lion , and [the Dolphin and the Stag]4225-the dolphin and the stag ’s Head , and [they]4215-they were all always scrupulously addressed by [their]4215-they chivalric names , instead of by [the Tommys]583-the tommys and [the Jemmys that circulated in [the affectionate circle of [White ’s]3030-white ’s]4227-the affectionate circle of white ’s , or [the Gusseys]584-the gusseys and [the Regys of Belgravian tea - parties]4229-the regys of belgravian tea - parties]4226-the jemmys that circulated in the affectionate circle of white ’s , or the gusseys and the regys of belgravian tea - parties . After a time duly appeared [the Knight of the White Rose , whose armour shielded the princely form of [Florestan]585-white ’s]585-white ’s ; and this portion of [the company]4230-the company was complete when [the Black Knight]4231-the black knight at length reached [the castle]3972-the castle , who had been detained by [his]4231-the black knight attendance on a conference at [St. James ’]64-st. james , in the character of [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion . If anything could add to the delight and excitement of [Berengaria]504-berengaria , it would seem to be the arrival of [the Count of Ferroll]561-endymion . [Other guests]4234-other guests gradually appeared , who were to sustain other characters in the great pageant . There was [the Judge of Peace]4235-the judge of peace , and [the Knight Marshal of the Lists]4236-the knight marshal of the lists , and [the Jester]4237-the jester , who was to ride on a caparisoned mule trapped with bells , and [himself]4237-the jester bearing a sceptre . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton came down , who had promised to be [King of the Tournament]4238-king of the tournament ; and , though rather late , for [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord had been detained by the same cause as [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion , at length arrived [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty [herself]4241-the queen of beauty . If the performance , to which [all contiguous Britain]4242-all contiguous britain intended to repair — for irrespective of the railroads , which now began sensibly to affect the communications in [the North of [England]7-england]6945-the north of england , [steamers]4244-steamers were chartering from [every port]4245-every port for [passengers]4246-passengers to [the Montfort]499-lady montfort tournament within one hundred miles ’ distance — were equal to the preparation , the affair must be a great success . [The grounds round [the castle]3972-the castle]4247-the grounds round the castle seemed to be filled every day with [groups of busy persons in fanciful costume]4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume , all practising [their]4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume duties and rehearsing [their]4249-groups of busy persons in fanciful costume parts ; [swordsmen]4250-swordsmen and [bowmen]4251-bowmen , and [seneschals and esquires]4252-seneschals and esquires , and [grooms and pages]4253-grooms and pages , and [heralds in tabards]4254-heralds in tabards , and [pursuivants]4255-pursuivants , and [banner - bearers]4256-banner - bearers . [The splendid pavilions of [the knights]4258-the knights]4257-the splendid pavilions of the knights were now completed , and the gorgeous throne of [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty , surrounded by crimson galleries , tier above tier , for [thousands of favoured guests]4260-thousands of favoured guests , were receiving only [their]4260-thousands of favoured guests last stroke of magnificence . The mornings passed in a feverish whirl of curiosity , and preparation , and excitement , and some anxiety . Then succeeded the banquet , where [nearly one hundred guests]4261-nearly one hundred guests were every day present ; but [the company]4230-the company were so absorbed in the impending event that [none]4263-none expected or required , in the evenings , any of the usual schemes or sources of amusement that abound in [country houses]1707-country houses . Comments on the morning , and plans for the morrow , engrossed all thought and conversation , and [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord ’s band was just a due accompaniment that filled the pauses when perplexities arrested talk , or deftly blended with some whispered phrase almost as sweet or thrilling as the notes of the cornet - a - piston . “ [I]356-prince florestan owe [my]356-prince florestan knighthood to [you]499-lady montfort , ”[356-prince florestan] said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ as [I]356-prince florestan do everything in [this country]6657-this country that is agreeable . ”[356-prince florestan] “ [You]499-lady montfort can not be [[my]499-lady montfort knight]8513-my knight , ”[499-lady montfort] replied [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ because [I]499-lady montfort am told [I]499-lady montfort am [the sovereign of all the chivalry]8514-the sovereign of all the chivalry , but [you]499-lady montfort have [my]499-lady montfort best wishes . ”[499-lady montfort] “ All that [I]7878-the prince want in life , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , “ are [your]499-lady montfort good wishes . ”[7878-the prince] “ [I]499-lady montfort fear they are barren . ”[499-lady montfort] “ No , they are inspiring , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince with unusual feeling . “ [You]499-lady montfort brought [me]7878-the prince good fortune . From the moment [I]7878-the prince saw [you]499-lady montfort , light fell upon [my]7878-the prince life . ”[7878-the prince] “ Is not that an exaggerated phrase ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort with a smile , “ because [I]499-lady montfort happened to get [you]7878-the prince a ticket for a masquerade . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]7878-the prince was thinking of something else , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince pensively ; “ but life is a masquerade ; at least [mine]7878-the prince has been . ”[7878-the prince] “ [I]499-lady montfort think [yours]7878-the prince , [sir]6912-sir , is a most interesting life , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ and , were [I]499-lady montfort [you]6912-sir , [I]499-lady montfort would not quarrel with [my]499-lady montfort destiny . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [My]7878-the prince destiny is not fulfilled , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince . “ [I]7878-the prince have never quarrelled with it , and am least disposed to do so at this moment . ”[7878-the prince] “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was speaking to [me]7878-the prince very much the other day about [[your]7878-the prince royal mother]8516-your royal mother , [sir]6912-sir , [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina . [She]8516-your royal mother must have been fascinating . ”[7878-the prince] “ [I]7878-the prince like [fascinating women]8518-fascinating women , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , “ but [they]8518-fascinating women are rare . ”[7878-the prince] “ Perhaps it is better it should be so , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ for [they]8518-fascinating women are apt — are [they]8518-fascinating women not?—to disturb [the world]6658-the world . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]7878-the prince confess [I]7878-the prince like to be bewitched , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , “ and [I]7878-the prince do not care how much [the world]6658-the world is disturbed . ”[7878-the prince] “ But is not [the world]6658-the world very well as it is ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ Why should [we]8522-we not be happy and enjoy it ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]356-prince florestan do enjoy it , ”[356-prince florestan] replied [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , “ especially at [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle ; [I]356-prince florestan suppose there is something in the air that agrees with one . But enjoyment of the present is consistent with objects for the future . ”[356-prince florestan] “ Ah ! now [you]356-prince florestan are thinking of [your]356-prince florestan great affairs — of [[your]356-prince florestan kingdom]8523-your kingdom . [[My]7878-the prince woman]8524-my woman ’s brain is not equal to that . ”[7878-the prince] “ [I]7878-the prince think [your]356-prince florestan brain is quite equal to kingdoms , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , with a serious expression , and speaking in even a lower voice , “ but [I]7878-the prince was not thinking of [[my]7878-the prince kingdom]8525-my kingdom . [I]7878-the prince leave that to fate ; [I]7878-the prince believe it is destined to be [mine]7878-the prince , and therefore occasions [me]7878-the prince thought but not anxiety . [I]7878-the prince was thinking of something else than kingdoms , and of which unhappily [I]7878-the prince am not so certain — of which [I]7878-the prince am most uncertain — of which [I]7878-the prince fear [I]7878-the prince have no chance — and yet which is dearer to [me]7878-the prince than even [my]7878-the prince crown . ”[7878-the prince] “ What can that be ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , with unaffected wonderment . “ ‘ Tis a secret of chivalry , ”[356-prince florestan] said [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , “ and [I]356-prince florestan must never disclose it . ”[356-prince florestan] “ It is a wonderful scene , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana Neuchatel]481-adriana to [Endymion]561-endymion , who had been for some time conversing with [her]481-adriana . “ [I]561-endymion had no idea that [I]561-endymion should be so much amused by anything in [society]1025-society . But then , it is so unlike anything [one]6769-one has ever seen . ”[561-endymion] [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel had not accompanied [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel husband]986-her husband and [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel daughter]1609-her daughter to the Montfort Tournament . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel required a long holiday , and after the tournament [he]469-mr. neuchatel was to take [Adriana]481-adriana to [Scotland]151-scotland . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel shut [herself]476-mrs. neuchatel up at [Hainault]111-hainault , which it seemed [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had never enjoyed before . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel could hardly believe [it]111-hainault was [the same place]4275-the same place , freed from [its]111-hainault daily invasions by [the House of Commons and the Stock Exchange]4276-the house of commons and the stock exchange . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel had never lived so long without seeing [an ambassador]733-an ambassador or [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister , and it was quite a relief . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel wandered in [the gardens]2133-the gardens , and drove [her]476-mrs. neuchatel pony - chair in [forest glades]4280-forest glades . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel missed [Adriana]481-adriana very much , and for a few days always expected [her]481-adriana to enter [the room]943-the room when the door opened ; and then [she]476-mrs. neuchatel sighed , and then [she]476-mrs. neuchatel flew to [her]476-mrs. neuchatel easel , or buried [herself]476-mrs. neuchatel in some sublime cantata of [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel favourite master]4282-her favourite master , [Beethoven]586-beethoven . Then came the most wonderful performance of the whole day , and that was the letter , never missed , to [Adriana]481-adriana . Considering that [she]476-mrs. neuchatel lived in solitude , and in a spot with which [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel daughter]1609-her daughter was quite familiar , it was really marvellous that [the mother]970-the mother should every day be able to fill so many interesting and impassioned pages . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was [a fine penwoman]4285-a fine penwoman ; [her]476-mrs. neuchatel feelings were [her]476-mrs. neuchatel facts , and [her]476-mrs. neuchatel ingenious observations of art and nature were [her]476-mrs. neuchatel news . After the first fever of separation , reading was always a resource to [her]476-mrs. neuchatel , for [she]476-mrs. neuchatel was [a great student]4286-a great student . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel was surrounded by all the literary journals and choice publications of [Europe]6-europe , and there scarcely was a branch of science and learning with which [she]476-mrs. neuchatel was not sufficiently familiar to be able to comprehend the stir and progress of the European mind . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel had contrived to get rid of [the chief cook]4287-the chief cook by sending [him]4287-the chief cook on a visit to [Paris]43-paris , so [she]476-mrs. neuchatel could , without cavil , dine off a cutlet and seltzer - water in [her]476-mrs. neuchatel boudoir . Sometimes , not merely for distraction , but more from a sense of duty , [she]476-mrs. neuchatel gave festivals to [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel schools]4288-her schools ; and when [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had lived like [a princely prisoner of state]4289-a princely prisoner of state alone for a month , or rather like one on [a desert isle]4290-a desert isle who sighs to see a sail , [she]476-mrs. neuchatel would ask [a great geologist]4291-a great geologist and [[his]4291-a great geologist wife]1261-his wife to pay [her]476-mrs. neuchatel a visit , or [some professor]4293-some professor , who , though [himself]4291-a great geologist not worth a shilling , had some new plans , which really sounded quite practical , for the more equal distribution of wealth . “ And who is [[your]481-adriana knight]8528-your knight ? ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . [Adriana]481-adriana looked distressed . “ [I]481-adriana mean , whom do [you]481-adriana wish to win ? ”[481-adriana] “ Oh , [I]561-endymion should like [them]8529-them all to win ! ”[561-endymion] “ That is good - natured , but then there would be no distinction . [I]481-adriana know who is going to wear [your]481-adriana colours — [the Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]481-adriana hope nothing of that kind will happen , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana , agitated . “ [I]481-adriana know that [some of [the knights]4258-the knights]8531-some of the knights are going to wear [ladies]2817-ladies ’ colours , but [I]481-adriana trust [no one]6647-no one will think of wearing [mine]481-adriana . [I]481-adriana know [the Black Knight]4231-the black knight wears [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s . ”[481-adriana] “ [He]4231-the black knight can not , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion hastily . “ [She]499-lady montfort is [first lady to [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty]8536-first lady to the queen of beauty ; [no knight]8538-no knight can wear the colours of [the Queen]8539-the queen . [I]561-endymion asked [Sir Morte]587-sir morte d’Arthur [himself]587-sir morte , and [he]587-sir morte told [me]561-endymion there was no doubt about it , and that [he]587-sir morte had consulted Garter before [he]587-sir morte came down . ”[561-endymion] “ Well , all [I]481-adriana know is that [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll told [me]481-adriana so , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana ; “ [I]481-adriana sate next to [him]3891-the count of ferroll at dinner . ”[481-adriana] “ [He]3891-the count of ferroll shall not wear [her]3891-the count of ferroll colours , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion quite angrily . “ [I]561-endymion will speak to [the King of the Tournament]8541-the king of the tournament about it directly . ”[561-endymion] “ Why , what does it signify ? ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana . “ [You]481-adriana thought it signified when [I]481-adriana told [you]481-adriana [Regy Sutton]588-regy sutton was going to wear [your]481-adriana colours . ”[481-adriana] “ Ah ! that is quite a different business , ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana , with a sigh . [Reginald Sutton]589-reginald sutton was [a professed admirer of [Adriana]481-adriana]4294-a professed admirer of adriana , rode with [her]481-adriana whenever [he]589-reginald sutton could , and danced with [her]481-adriana immensely . [She]481-adriana gave [him]589-reginald sutton cold encouragement , though [he]589-reginald sutton was [the best - looking and best - dressed youth in [England]7-england]4295-the best - looking and best - dressed youth in england ; but [he]589-reginald sutton was [a determined young hero , not gifted with too sensitive nerves]4296-a determined young hero , not gifted with too sensitive nerves , and was [a votary of the great theory that all in life was an affair of will]4297-a votary of the great theory that all in life was an affair of will , and that endowed with sufficient energy [he]589-reginald sutton might marry whom [he]589-reginald sutton liked . [He]589-reginald sutton accounted for [his]589-reginald sutton slow advance in [London]10-london by the inimical presence of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , who [he]589-reginald sutton felt , or fancied , did not sympathise with [him]589-reginald sutton ; while , on the contrary , [he]589-reginald sutton got on very well with [the father]1264-the father , and so [he]589-reginald sutton was determined to seize the present opportunity . [The mother]970-the mother was absent , and [he]589-reginald sutton [himself]589-reginald sutton in a commanding position , being [one of [the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all [England]7-england]4301-the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all england were attracted]4300-one of the knights to whose exploits the eyes of all england were attracted . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was seated between [an ambassadress]4302-an ambassadress and [Berengaria]504-berengaria , indulging in [gentle and sweet - voiced raillery]4303-gentle and sweet - voiced raillery ; [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll was standing beside [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was opposite to [the group]4305-the group . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion rarely spoke , but listened to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort with what [she]499-lady montfort called one of [his]561-endymion dark smiles . “ All [I]499-lady montfort know is , [she]499-lady montfort will never pardon [you]499-lady montfort for not asking [her]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ [I]499-lady montfort saw [Bicester]590-bicester the day [I]499-lady montfort left [town]6995-town , and [he]561-endymion was very grumpy . [He]561-endymion said that [Lady Bicester]590-bicester was [the only person who understood tournaments]8543-the only person who understood tournaments . [She]590-bicester had studied the subject . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]504-berengaria suppose [she]590-bicester wanted to be [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . “ [You]499-lady montfort are too severe , [[my]504-berengaria dear lady]8545-my dear lady . [I]504-berengaria think [she]590-bicester would have been contented with [a knight]4170-a knight wearing [her]590-bicester colours . ”[504-berengaria] “ Well , [I]504-berengaria can not help it , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria , but somewhat doubtingly . And then , after a moment ’s pause , “ [She]590-bicester is too ugly . ”[504-berengaria] “ Why , [she]590-bicester came to [my]504-berengaria fancy ball , and it is not five years ago , as [Mary Queen of Scots]591-mary queen of scots ! ”[504-berengaria] “ That must have been after [the Queen]591-mary queen of scots ’s decapitation , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . “ [I]326-mr. wilton wonder [you]326-mr. wilton did not ask [Zenobia]335-zenobia , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ Of course [I]326-mr. wilton asked [her]335-zenobia , but [I]326-mr. wilton knew [she]335-zenobia would not come . [She]335-zenobia is in one of [her]335-zenobia hatreds now . [She]335-zenobia said [she]335-zenobia would have come , only [she]335-zenobia had half - promised to give a ball to [the tenants at [Merrington]203-merrington]8547-the tenants at merrington about that time , and [she]335-zenobia did not like to disappoint [them]8547-the tenants at merrington . Quite touching , was it not ? ”[326-mr. wilton] “ A touch beyond the reach of art , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ; “ almost worthy of [yourself]548-lord montfort , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ And what do [you]548-lord montfort think of all this ? ”[548-lord montfort] asked [Lord Montfort of Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort , who , in a cassock that swept the ground , had been stalking about [the glittering salons]4306-the glittering salons like [a prophet who had been ordained in [Mayfair]96-mayfair , but who had now seated [himself]4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host by [[his]4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host host]7707-his host]4307-a prophet who had been ordained in mayfair , but who had now seated himself by his host . “ [I]548-lord montfort am thinking of what is beneath all this , ”[548-lord montfort] replied [Nigel]548-lord montfort . “ A great revivication . Chivalry is [the child of [the Church]6648-the church]8548-the child of the church ; it is the distinctive feature of Christian [Europe]6-europe . Had it not been for the revival of Church principles , this glorious pageant would never have occurred . But it is a pageant only to the uninitiated . There is not a ceremony , a form , a phrase , a costume , which is not symbolic of a great truth or a high purpose . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]1542-her lord do not think [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is aware of all this , ”[1542-her lord] said [[her]4309-her lord]1542-her lord . “ Oh yes ! ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort . “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is [a great woman]7202-a great woman — [a woman who could inspire crusades and create churches]8551-a woman who could inspire crusades and create churches . [She]499-lady montfort might , and [she]499-lady montfort will , [I]548-lord montfort trust , rank with [the Helenas]592-the helenas and [the Matildas]593-the matildas . ”[548-lord montfort] [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort gave a little sound , but so gentle that it was heard probably but by [himself]548-lord montfort , which in common language would be styled a whistle — an articulate modulation of the breath which in this instance expressed a sly sentiment of humorous amazement . “ Well , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , with a laughing eye , to [that young gentleman]4311-that young gentleman , as [he]469-mr. neuchatel encountered [Endymion]425-endymion passing by , “ and how are [you]4311-that young gentleman getting on ? Are [we]8552-we to see [you]4311-that young gentleman to - morrow in a Milanese suit ? ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ [I]425-endymion am only a page , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Well , well , [the old Italian]8553-the old italian saying is , ‘ [A page]8554-a page beats [a knight]4170-a knight , ’ at least with [the ladies]930-the ladies . ”[425-endymion] “ Do [you]425-endymion not think it very absurd , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ that [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll says [he]3891-the count of ferroll shall wear [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s colours ? [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is only [the first lady of [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty]8558-the first lady of the queen of beauty , and [she]499-lady montfort can wear no colours except [the Queen]8539-the queen ’s . Do not [you]425-endymion think [somebody]7483-somebody ought to interfere ? ”[425-endymion] “ [Hem]525-hem ! [The Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion is [a man who seldom makes a mistake , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel]8563-a man who seldom makes a mistake , ” said mr. neuchatel . “ So [everybody]6694-everybody says , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion rather testily ; “ but [I]425-endymion do not see that . ”[425-endymion] “ Now , [you]425-endymion are [a very young man]2270-a very young man , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “ and [I]469-mr. neuchatel hope [you]425-endymion will some day be [a statesman]8126-a statesman . [I]469-mr. neuchatel do not see why [you]425-endymion should not , if [you]425-endymion are industrious and stick to [[your]425-endymion master]8318-your master , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton is [a man who will always rise]8568-a man who will always rise ; but , if [I]469-mr. neuchatel were [you]425-endymion , [I]469-mr. neuchatel would keep [my]469-mr. neuchatel eyes very much on [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll , for , depend on it , [he]3891-the count of ferroll is one of [those men who sooner or later will make a noise in]8570-those men who sooner or later will make a noise in [the world]6658-the world . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [Adriana]481-adriana came up at this moment , leaning on the arm of [the Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin , better known as [Regy Sutton]588-regy sutton . [They]4313-they came from [the tea - room]4314-the tea - room . [Endymion]425-endymion moved away with a cloud on [his]425-endymion brow , murmuring to [himself]425-endymion , “ [I]425-endymion am quite sick of the name of [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll . ”[425-endymion] [The jousting - ground]4315-the jousting - ground was about a mile from [the castle]3972-the castle , and though [it]4315-the jousting - ground was nearly encircled by [vast and lofty galleries]4317-vast and lofty galleries , it was impossible that accommodation could be afforded on this spot to [the thousands who had repaired from [many parts of [the kingdom]3721-the kingdom]4319-many parts of the kingdom to [the Montfort Tournament]204-the montfort tournament]4318-the thousands who had repaired from many parts of the kingdom to the montfort tournament . But [even a hundred thousand people]4321-even a hundred thousand people could witness the procession from [the castle]3972-the castle to the scene of action . That was superb . The sun shone , and not one of [the breathless multitude]4323-the breathless multitude was disappointed . There came a long line of [men - at - arms]4324-men - at - arms and [musicians]4325-musicians and trumpeters and [banner - bearers of [the Lord of the Tournament]4327-the lord of the tournament]4326-banner - bearers of the lord of the tournament , and [heralds in tabards]4254-heralds in tabards , and [pursuivants]4255-pursuivants , and then [the Herald of the Tournament]4330-the herald of the tournament by [himself]4327-the lord of the tournament , whom [the people]1019-the people at first mistook for [the Lord Mayor]4332-the lord mayor . Then came [the Knight Marshal on a caparisoned steed]4333-the knight marshal on a caparisoned steed , [himself]4333-the knight marshal on a caparisoned steed in a suit of gilt armour , and in a richly embroidered surcoat . A band of [halberdiers]4334-halberdiers preceded [the King of the Tournament]8541-the king of the tournament , also on a steed richly caparisoned , and [himself]8541-the king of the tournament clad in robes of velvet and ermine , and wearing a golden crown . Then on [a barded Arab]594-a barded arab , [herself]594-a barded arab dressed in cloth of gold , parti - coloured with violet and crimson , came , amidst tremendous cheering , [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty [herself]594-a barded arab . [Twelve attendants]4337-twelve attendants bore aloft a silken canopy , which did not conceal from [the enraptured multitude]4338-the enraptured multitude the lustre of [her]4241-the queen of beauty matchless loveliness . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , [Adriana]481-adriana , and [four other attendant ladies]4339-four other attendant ladies , followed [[her]499-lady montfort majesty]3189-her majesty , two by two , each in gorgeous attire , and on a charger that vied in splendour with [its mistress]4341-its mistress . Six pages followed next , in violet and silver . The bells of [a barded mule]4342-a barded mule announced [the Jester]4237-the jester , who waved [his]4237-the jester sceptre with unceasing authority , and pelted [the people]1019-the people with admirably prepared impromptus . [Some in the crowd]4345-some in the crowd tried to enter into a competition of banter , but [they]4345-some in the crowd were always vanquished . Soon a large army of [men - at - arms and the sounds of most triumphant music]4346-men - at - arms and the sounds of most triumphant music stopped the general laughter , and all became again hushed in curious suspense . [The tallest and the stoutest of [the Border men]4348-the border men]4347-the tallest and the stoutest of the border men bore the gonfalon of [the Lord of the Tournament]4327-the lord of the tournament . That should have been [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort [himself]548-lord montfort ; but [he]548-lord montfort had deputed the office to [[his]548-lord montfort cousin]4350-his cousin and [presumptive heir]4351-presumptive heir . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was well represented , and [the people]1019-the people cheered [[his]548-lord montfort cousin]4350-his cousin [Odo]595-odo heartily , as in [his]595-odo suit of golden armour richly chased , and bending on [his]595-odo steed , caparisoned in blue and gold , [he]595-odo acknowledged [their]1019-the people fealty with a proud reverence . [The other knights]4354-the other knights followed in order , all attended by [[their]4354-the other knights esquires]4355-their esquires and [[their]4354-the other knights grooms]4356-their grooms . [Each knight]4357-each knight was greatly applauded , and it was really a grand sight to see [them]4357-each knight on [their]4357-each knight barded chargers and in [their]4357-each knight panoply ; some in suits of engraved Milanese armour , [some in German suits of fluted polished steel]4358-some in german suits of fluted polished steel ; some in steel armour engraved and inlaid with gold . [The Black Knight]4231-the black knight was much cheered , but [no one]6647-no one commanded more admiration than [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , in a suit of blue damascened armour , and inlaid with silver roses . Every procession must end . It is a pity , for there is nothing so popular with [mankind]786-mankind . The splendid part of the pageant had passed , but still [the people]1019-the people gazed and looked as if [they]1019-the people would have gazed for ever . [The visitors at [the castle]3972-the castle]4363-the visitors at the castle , all in ancient costume , attracted much notice . [Companies of swordsmen]4365-companies of swordsmen and [bowmen]4251-bowmen followed , till at last [the seneschal of [the castle]3972-the castle]4367-the seneschal of the castle , with [[his]4367-the seneschal of the castle chamberlains]4369-his chamberlains and [servitors]4370-servitors , closed the spell - bound scene . The jousting was very successful ; though some were necessarily discomfited , almost [every one]1385-every one contrived to obtain some distinction . But [the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one]4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one except [themselves]4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one were [the Black Knight]4231-the black knight and [the Knight of the White Rose]4374-the knight of the white rose . [Their]4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one exploits were equal at the close of the first day , and on the second [they]4372-the two knights who excelled and vanquished every one were to contend for the principal prize of the tournament , for which none else were entitled to be [competitors]4375-competitors . This was a golden helm , to be placed upon [the victor]4376-the victor ’s brow by [the Queen of Beauty]4241-the queen of beauty . There was both a banquet and a ball on this day , and the excitement between the adventures of the morning and the prospects of the morrow was great . [The knights]4258-the knights , freed from [their]4258-the knights armour , appeared in fanciful dresses of many - coloured velvets . [All who had taken part in the pageant]4379-all who had taken part in the pageant retained [their]4379-all who had taken part in the pageant costumes , and [the ordinary guests]4380-the ordinary guests , if [they]4380-the ordinary guests yielded to mediaeval splendour , successfully asserted the taste of [Paris]43-paris and its sparkling grace , in [their]4380-the ordinary guests exquisite robes , and wreaths and garlands of fantastic loveliness . [Berengaria , full of the inspiration of success]4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success , received the smiling congratulations of [everybody]6694-everybody , and repaid [them]6694-everybody with happy suggestions , which [she]4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success poured forth with inexhaustible yet graceful energy . [The only person who had a gloomy air]4383-the only person who had a gloomy air was [Endymion]425-endymion . [She]4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success rallied [him]425-endymion . “ [I]4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success shall call [you]425-endymion [the Knight of the Woeful Countenance]8573-the knight of the woeful countenance if [you]425-endymion approach [me]4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success with such a visage . What can be the matter with [you]425-endymion ? ”[4381-berengaria , full of the inspiration of success] “ Nothing , ”[425-endymion] repeated [Endymion]425-endymion , looking rather away . [The Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin came up and said , “ This is a critical affair to - morrow , [[my]8530-the knight of the dolphin dear]6649-my dear [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . If [the Count Ferroll]8575-the count ferroll is discomfited by [the prince]7878-the prince , it may be a casus belli . [You]6649-my dear ought to get [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to interfere and prevent the encounter . ”[8530-the knight of the dolphin] “ [The Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion will not be discomfited , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [He]8575-the count ferroll is one of [those men who never fail . ”]8578-those men who never fail . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , [I]8530-the knight of the dolphin do not know , ”[8530-the knight of the dolphin] said [the Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin musingly . “ [The prince]7878-the prince has a stout lance , and [I]8530-the knight of the dolphin have felt it . ”[8530-the knight of the dolphin] “ [He]7878-the prince had the best of it this morning , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion rather bitterly . “ [Every one]1385-every one thought so , and that it was very fortunate for [the Count of Ferroll]561-endymion that [the heralds]4158-the heralds closed the lists . ”[425-endymion] “ It might have been fortunate for [others]728-others , ”[499-lady montfort] rejoined [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ What is the general opinion ? ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort added , addressing [the Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin . “ Do not go away , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . [I]425-endymion want to give [you]425-endymion some directions about to - morrow . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion do not think [I]425-endymion shall be at the place to - morrow , ”[425-endymion] muttered [Endymion]425-endymion . “ What ! ”[425-endymion] exclaimed [Berengaria]504-berengaria ; but at this moment [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton came up and said , “ [I]326-mr. wilton have been looking at the golden helm . It is entrusted to [my]326-mr. wilton care as [King of [the Tournament]205-the tournament]4238-king of the tournament . It is really so beautiful , that [I]326-mr. wilton think [I]326-mr. wilton shall usurp it . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ [You]504-berengaria will have to settle that with [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . “ The betting is about equal , ”[8530-the knight of the dolphin] said [the Knight of the Dolphin]8530-the knight of the dolphin . “ Well , [we]4388-the first persons must have some gloves upon it , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . [Endymion]425-endymion walked away . [He]425-endymion walked away , and [the first persons]4388-the first persons that met [his]425-endymion eye were [the prince]7878-the prince and [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll in conversation . It was sickening . [They]4388-the first persons seemed quite gay , and occasionally examined together a paper which [the prince]7878-the prince held in [his]7878-the prince hand , and which was an official report by [the heralds of the day]4392-the heralds of the day ’s jousting . This friendly conversation might apparently have gone on for ever had not the music ceased and [the count]4393-the count been obliged to seek [[his]4393-the count partner]2083-his partner for the coming dance . “ [I]425-endymion wonder [you]7878-the prince can speak to [him]4393-the count , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , going up to [the prince]7878-the prince . “ If [the heralds]4158-the heralds had not — many think , too hastily — closed the lists this morning , [you]7878-the prince would have been [the victor of the day]8586-the victor of the day . ”[425-endymion] “ [[My]7878-the prince dear child]8587-my dear child ! what can [you]7878-the prince mean ? ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince . “ [I]425-endymion believe everything was closed quite properly , and as for [myself]425-endymion , [I]425-endymion am entirely satisfied with [my]425-endymion share of the day ’s success . ”[425-endymion] “ If [you]7878-the prince had thrown [him]4393-the count , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [he]4393-the count could not with decency have contended for the golden helm . ”[425-endymion] “ Oh ! that is what [you]7878-the prince deplore , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince . “ [The Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion and [I]7878-the prince shall have to contend for many things more precious than golden helms before [we]8589-we die . ”[7878-the prince] “ [I]425-endymion believe [he]4393-the count is [a very overrated man]8590-a very overrated man , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Why ? ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince . “ [I]425-endymion detest [him]4393-the count , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ That is certainly a reason why [you]7878-the prince should not overrate [him]4393-the count , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince . “ There seems a general conspiracy to run [him]4393-the count up , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion with pique . “ [The Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion is [the man of the future]8592-the man of the future , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince calmly . “ That is what [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel said to [me]7878-the prince yesterday . [I]7878-the prince suppose [he]469-mr. neuchatel caught it from [you]7878-the prince . ”[7878-the prince] “ It is an advantage , a great advantage , for [me]7878-the prince to observe [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion in this intimate society , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , speaking slowly , “ perhaps even to fathom [him]4393-the count . But [I]7878-the prince am not come to that yet . [He]4393-the count is [a man neither to love nor to detest]8594-a man neither to love nor to detest . [He]4393-the count has [himself]4393-the count an intelligence superior to all passion , [I]7878-the prince might say all feeling ; and if , in dealing with [such a being]8595-such a being , [we]8596-we [ourselves]8596-we have either , [we]8596-we give [him]4393-the count an advantage . ”[7878-the prince] “ Well , all the same , [I]425-endymion hope [you]425-endymion will win the golden helm to - morrow , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , looking a little perplexed . “ The golden casque that [I]7878-the prince am ordained to win , ”[7878-the prince] said [the prince]7878-the prince , “ is not at [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle . This , after all , is but [Mambrino]596-mambrino ’s helmet . ”[7878-the prince] [A knot of young dandies]4403-a knot of young dandies were discussing the chances of the morrow as [Endymion]425-endymion was passing by , and as [he]425-endymion knew most of [them]4403-a knot of young dandies [he]425-endymion joined [the group]4305-the group . “ [I]6769-one hope to heaven , ”[6769-one] said [one]6769-one , “ that [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion will beat [that foreign chap]8598-that foreign chap to - morrow ; [I]6769-one hate [foreigners]8062-foreigners . ”[6769-one] “ So do [I]4406-a second , ”[4406-a second] said [a second]4406-a second , and there was a general murmur of assent . “ [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion is as much [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner as [the prince]7878-the prince , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion rather sharply . “ Oh ! [I]4407-the first speaker do n’t call [him]561-endymion [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner at all , ”[4407-the first speaker] said [the first speaker]4407-the first speaker . “ [He]561-endymion is a great favourite at [White ’s]585-white ’s ; [no one]6647-no one rides [cross country]8604-cross country like [him]561-endymion , and [he]561-endymion is a deuced fine shot in the bargain . ”[4407-the first speaker] “ [I]561-endymion will back [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan against [him]561-endymion either in field or cover , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ Well , [I]2455-the young gentleman do n’t know [[your]2455-the young gentleman friend]7039-your friend , ”[2455-the young gentleman] said [the young gentleman]2455-the young gentleman contemptuously , “ so [I]2455-the young gentleman can not bet . ”[2455-the young gentleman] “ [I]4409-a third young gentleman am sure [[your]2455-the young gentleman friend]7039-your friend , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , [[my]4409-a third young gentleman dear [Dymy]597-dymy]8607-my dear dymy , will back [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion , ”[4409-a third young gentleman] lisped [a third young gentleman]4409-a third young gentleman . This completed the programme of mortification , and [Endymion]561-endymion , hot and then cold , and then both at the same time , bereft of repartee , and wishing [the earth]3404-the earth would open and [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle disappear in [its]200-montfort castle convulsed bosom , stole silently away as soon as practicable , and wandered as far as possible from the music and the bursts of revelry . These conversations had taken place in [the chief saloon]4411-the chief saloon , which was contiguous to [the ball - room]4412-the ball - room , and which was nearly as full of [guests]2719-guests . [Endymion]561-endymion , moving in the opposite direction , entered [another drawing - room]4414-another drawing - room , where [the population]4415-the population was sparse . [It]4414-another drawing - room consisted of [couples apparently deeply interested in each other]4416-couples apparently deeply interested in each other . [Some faces]4417-some faces were radiant , and some pensive and a little agitated , but [they]4418-they all agreed in one expression , that [they]4418-they took no interest whatever in [the solitary Endymion]561-endymion . Even [their]4418-they whispered words were hushed as [he]561-endymion passed by , and [they]4418-they seemed , with [their]4418-they stony , unsympathising glance , to look upon [him]561-endymion as upon [some inferior being who had intruded into [their]4418-they paradise]4419-some inferior being who had intruded into their paradise . In short , [Endymion]561-endymion felt all that embarrassment , mingled with a certain portion of self contempt , which attends the conviction that [we]4420-we are what is delicately called de trop . [He]561-endymion advanced and took refuge in [another room]4421-another room , where there was only [a single , and still more engrossed pair]4422-a single , and still more engrossed pair ; but this was even more intolerable to [him]561-endymion . Shrinking from a return to [the hostile chamber [he]561-endymion had just left]4423-the hostile chamber he had just left , [he]561-endymion made a frantic rush forward with affected ease and alacrity , and found [himself]561-endymion alone in [the favourite morning room of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort]4424-the favourite morning room of lady montfort . [He]561-endymion threw [himself]561-endymion on a sofa , and hid [his]561-endymion face in [his]561-endymion hand , and gave a sigh , which was almost a groan . [He]561-endymion was sick at heart ; [his]561-endymion extremities were cold , [his]561-endymion brain was feeble . All hope , and truly all thought of the future , deserted [him]561-endymion . [He]561-endymion remembered only the sorrowful , or the humiliating , chapters in [his]561-endymion life . [He]561-endymion wished [he]561-endymion had never left [Hurstley]340-hurstley . [He]561-endymion wished [he]561-endymion had been apprenticed to [Farmer Thornberry]395-farmer thornberry , that [he]561-endymion had never quitted [his]561-endymion desk at [Somerset House]72-somerset house , and never known more of life than [Joe]430-joe ’s and the Divan . All was vanity and vexation of spirit . [He]561-endymion contemplated finishing [his]561-endymion days in [the neighbouring stream]4425-the neighbouring stream , in which , but a few days ago , [he]561-endymion was bathing in health and joy . Time flew on ; [he]561-endymion was unconscious of its course ; [no one]6647-no one entered [the room]943-the room , and [he]561-endymion wished never to see [a human face]4428-a human face again , when a voice sounded , and [he]561-endymion heard [his]561-endymion name . “ [Endymion]561-endymion ! ”[561-endymion] [He]561-endymion looked up ; it was [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [He]561-endymion did not speak , but gave [her]499-lady montfort , perhaps unconsciously , a glance of reproach and despair . “ What is the matter with [you]561-endymion ? ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said . “ Nothing . ”[499-lady montfort] “ That is nonsense . Something must have happened . [I]499-lady montfort have missed [you]561-endymion so long , but was determined to find [you]561-endymion . Have [you]561-endymion a headache ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ No . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Come back ; come back with [me]499-lady montfort . It is so odd . [[My]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord has asked for [you]561-endymion twice . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort want to see [no one]6647-no one . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Oh ! but this is absurd — and on a day like this , when every thing has been so successful , and [every one]1385-every one is so happy . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort am not happy , and [I]499-lady montfort am not successful . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]561-endymion perfectly astonish [me]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “ [I]499-lady montfort shall begin to believe that [you]561-endymion have not so sweet a temper as [I]499-lady montfort always supposed . ”[499-lady montfort] “ It matters not what [my]499-lady montfort temper is . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort think it matters a great deal . [I]499-lady montfort like , above all things , to live with [good - tempered people]8612-good - tempered people . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort hope [you]561-endymion may not be disappointed . [My]499-lady montfort temper is [my]499-lady montfort own affair , and [I]499-lady montfort am content always to be alone . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Why ! [you]561-endymion are talking nonsense , [Endymion]561-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Probably ; [I]499-lady montfort do not pretend to be gifted . [I]499-lady montfort am not one of [those gentlemen who can not fail]8613-those gentlemen who can not fail . [I]499-lady montfort am not [the man of the future]8592-the man of the future . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well ! [I]499-lady montfort never was so surprised in [my]499-lady montfort life , ”[499-lady montfort] exclaimed [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [I]499-lady montfort never will pretend to form an opinion of [human character]8615-human character again . Now , [[my]499-lady montfort dear]6649-my dear [Endymion]561-endymion , rouse [yourself]561-endymion , and come back with [me]499-lady montfort . Give [me]499-lady montfort [your]561-endymion arm . [I]499-lady montfort can not stay another moment ; [I]499-lady montfort dare say [I]499-lady montfort have already been wanted a thousand times . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]561-endymion can not go back , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion ; “ [I]561-endymion never wish to see [anybody]7364-anybody again . If [you]561-endymion want an arm , there is [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll , and [I]561-endymion hope [you]561-endymion may find [he]3891-the count of ferroll has a sweeter temper than [I]561-endymion have . ”[561-endymion] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort looked at [him]561-endymion with a strange and startled glance . It was a mixture of surprise , a little disdain , some affection blended with mockery . And then exclaiming “ [Silly boy]8619-silly boy ! ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort swept out of [the room]943-the room . “ [I]326-mr. wilton do not like the prospect of affairs , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton to [Endymion]561-endymion as [they]4430-our were posting up to [London]10-london from [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle ; a long journey , but softened in those days by many luxuries , and [they]4430-our had much to talk about . “ The decline of the revenue is not fitful ; it is regular . [[Our]4430-our people]8415-our people are too apt to look at the state of the revenue merely in a financial point of view . If a surplus , take off taxes ; if a deficiency , put them on . But the state of the revenue should also be considered as the index of the condition of [the population]4415-the population . According to [my]326-mr. wilton impression , the condition of [the people]1019-the people is declining ; and why ? because [they]1019-the people are less employed . If this spreads , [they]1019-the people will become discontented and disaffected , and [I]326-mr. wilton can not help remembering that , if [they]1019-the people become troublesome , it is [[our]4430-our office]7127-our office that will have to deal with [them]1019-the people . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ This bad harvest is a great misfortune , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ Yes , but a bad harvest , though unquestionably a great , perhaps the greatest , misfortune for [this country]6657-this country , is not the entire solution of [our]4430-our difficulties — [I]561-endymion would say , [our]4430-our coming difficulties . A bad harvest touches the whole of [our]4430-our commercial system : it brings [us]4430-our face to face with the corn laws . [I]561-endymion wish [[our]4430-our chief]8625-our chief would give [his]8625-our chief mind to that subject . [I]561-endymion believe a moderate fixed duty of about twelve shillings a quarter would satisfy every one , and nothing then could shake [this country]6657-this country . ”[561-endymion] [Endymion]561-endymion listened with interest to other views of [[his]561-endymion master]1352-his master , who descanted on [them]4432-them at much length . [Private secretaries]4433-private secretaries know everything about [[their]4433-private secretaries chiefs]4434-their chiefs , and [Endymion]561-endymion was not ignorant that among many of [the great houses of [the Whig party]1505-the whig party]4435-the great houses of the whig party , and indeed among the bulk of what was called “ [the Liberal ”[326-mr. wilton] party]8627-the liberal ” party generally , [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was looked upon , so far as economical questions were concerned , as very crotchety , indeed a dangerous character . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was [the only magnate who was entirely opposed to the corn laws]4437-the only magnate who was entirely opposed to the corn laws , but then , as [Berengaria]504-berengaria would remark , “ [Simon]552-simon is against all laws ; [he]552-simon is not [a practical man]2956-a practical man . ”[504-berengaria] [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton reverted to these views more than once in the course of [their]4438-their journey . “ [I]326-mr. wilton was not alarmed about [the Chartists]598-the chartists last year . Political trouble in [this country]6657-this country never frightens [me]326-mr. wilton . Insurrections and riots strengthen [an English government]8630-an english government ; [they]598-the chartists gave a new lease even to [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool when [[his]337-lord liverpool ministry]8631-his ministry was most feeble and unpopular ; but economical discontent is quite another thing . The moment sedition arises from taxation , or want of employment , it is more dangerous and more difficult to deal with in [this country]6657-this country than any other . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort seemed to take rather a sanguine view of the situation after the Bed - Chamber business in the spring , ”[561-endymion] observed [Endymion]561-endymion , rather in an inquiring than a dogmatic spirit . “ [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort has other things to think of , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ [He]552-simon is absorbed , and naturally absorbed , in [[his]552-simon department]8633-his department , the most important in [the state]1022-the state , and of which [he]552-simon is [master]1652-master . But [I]326-mr. wilton am obliged to look at affairs nearer [home]726-home . Now , [this Anti - Corn - Law League]8637-this anti - corn - law league , which [they]598-the chartists established last year at [Manchester]33-manchester , and which begins to be very busy , though [nobody at present]8638-nobody at present talks of it , is , in [my]326-mr. wilton mind , a movement which ought to be watched . [I]326-mr. wilton tell [you]8639-you what ; it occurred to [me]326-mr. wilton more than once during that wondrous pageant , that [we]8640-we have just now been taking part in , [the government]818-the government wants better information than [they]818-the government have as to the state of [the country]6643-the country , the real feelings and condition of [the bulk of [the population]4415-the population]8643-the bulk of the population . [We]8640-we used to sneer at [the Tories]328-the tories for [their]328-the tories ignorance of these matters , but after all , [we]8640-we , like [them]328-the tories , are mainly dependent on quarter sessions ; on the judgment of [a lord - lieutenant]8645-a lord - lieutenant and the statistics of [a bench of [magistrates]8647-magistrates]8646-a bench of magistrates . It is true [we]8640-we have introduced into [[our]8640-we subordinate administration]8648-our subordinate administration at [Whitehall]67-whitehall [some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists]8649-some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists , and [we]8640-we allow [them]8649-some persons who have obtained the reputation of distinguished economists to guide [us]8640-we . But though [ingenious men]8650-ingenious men , no doubt , [they]8650-ingenious men are chiefly [bankrupt tradesmen , who , not having been able to manage [their]8650-ingenious men own affairs , have taken upon [themselves]8650-ingenious men to advise on the conduct of [the country]6643-the country]8651-bankrupt tradesmen , who , not having been able to manage their own affairs , have taken upon themselves to advise on the conduct of the country — [pedants]8653-pedants and [prigs at the best]8654-prigs at the best , and sometimes [impostors]8655-impostors . No ; this wo n’t do . It is useless to speak to [the chief]6623-the chief ; [I]326-mr. wilton did about [the Anti - Corn - Law League]8657-the anti - corn - law league ; [he]6623-the chief shrugged [his]6623-the chief shoulders and said it was a madness that would pass . [I]326-mr. wilton have made up [my]326-mr. wilton mind to send [somebody]7483-somebody , quite privately , to the great scenes of national labour . [He]6623-the chief must be [somebody whom [nobody]2478-nobody knows , and [nobody]2478-nobody suspects of being connected with [the administration]8662-the administration]8659-somebody whom nobody knows , and nobody suspects of being connected with the administration , or [we]8663-we shall never get the truth — and [the person [I]326-mr. wilton have fixed upon]8664-the person i have fixed upon is [yourself]8664-the person i have fixed upon . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ But am [I]561-endymion equal to such a task ? ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion modestly , but sincerely . “ [I]326-mr. wilton think so , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ or , of course , [I]326-mr. wilton would not have fixed upon [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon . [I]326-mr. wilton want a fresh and virgin intelligence to observe and consider [the country]6643-the country . It must be a mind free from prejudice , yet fairly informed on the great questions involved in the wealth of nations . [I]326-mr. wilton know [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon have read [Adam Smith]509-adam smith , and not lightly . Well , [he]509-adam smith is [the best guide]8666-the best guide , though of course [we]8663-we must adapt [his]509-adam smith principles to the circumstances with which [we]8663-we have to deal . [You]8664-the person i have fixed upon have good judgment , great industry , a fairly quick perception , little passion — perhaps hardly enough ; but that is probably the consequence of the sorrows and troubles of early life . But , after all , there is no education like adversity . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ If it will only cease at the right time , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ Well , in that respect , [I]326-mr. wilton do not think [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon have anything to complain of , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton . “ [The world]6658-the world is all before [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon , and [I]326-mr. wilton mistake if [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon do not rise . Perseverance and tact are the two qualities most valuable for [all men who would mount]8668-all men who would mount , but especially for [those who have to step out of the crowd]8669-those who have to step out of the crowd . [I]326-mr. wilton am sure [no one]6647-no one can say [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon are not assiduous , but [I]326-mr. wilton am glad always to observe that [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon have tact . Without tact [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon can learn nothing . Tact teaches [you]8664-the person i have fixed upon when to be silent . [Inquirers who are always inquiring never learn anything]8671-inquirers who are always inquiring never learn anything . ”[326-mr. wilton] [Lancashire]207-lancashire was not so wonderful [a place]4439-a place forty years ago as [it]207-lancashire [is at present]4440-is at present , but , compared then with [the rest of [England]7-england]4441-the rest of england , [it]207-lancashire was infinitely more striking . For [a youth like [Endymion]561-endymion , born and bred in [[our]4443-our southern counties]4444-our southern counties]4442-a youth like endymion , born and bred in our southern counties , [the Berkshire downs]1308-the berkshire downs varied by the bustle of [Pall - Mall]66-pall mall and [the Strand]1992-the strand — [Lancashire]207-lancashire , with [its]207-lancashire [teeming and toiling cities]4447-teeming and toiling cities , [its]207-lancashire colossal manufactories and [its]207-lancashire gigantic chimneys , [its]207-lancashire roaring engines and [its]207-lancashire flaming furnaces , [its]207-lancashire tramroads and [its]207-lancashire railroads , [its]207-lancashire coal and its cotton , offered a far greater contrast to the scenes in which [he]561-endymion had hitherto lived , than could be furnished by almost [any country of [the European continent]4449-the european continent]4448-any country of the european continent . [Endymion]561-endymion felt it was rather a crisis in [his]561-endymion life , and that [his]561-endymion future might much depend on the fulfilment of the confidential office which had been entrusted to [him]561-endymion by [[his]561-endymion chief]1660-his chief . [He]561-endymion summoned all [his]561-endymion energies , concentrated [his]561-endymion intelligence on the one subject , and devoted to its study and comprehension every moment of [his]561-endymion thought and time . After a while , [he]561-endymion had made [Manchester]33-manchester [[his]561-endymion head - quarters]4451-his head - quarters . It was even then the centre of [a network of railways]4452-a network of railways , and gave [him]561-endymion an easy command of [the contiguous districts]4453-the contiguous districts . [Endymion]561-endymion had more than once inquired after [the Anti - Corn - Law League]8657-the anti - corn - law league , but had not as yet been so fortunate as to attend any of [their]8657-the anti - corn - law league meetings . [They]8657-the anti - corn - law league were rarer than [they]8657-the anti - corn - law league afterwards soon became , and [the great manufacturers]4455-the great manufacturers did not encourage [them]8657-the anti - corn - law league . “ [I]561-endymion do not like extreme views , ”[561-endymion] said one of the most eminent one day to [Endymion]561-endymion . “ In [my]561-endymion opinion , [we]8672-we should always avoid extremes ; ”[561-endymion] and [he]561-endymion paused and looked around , as if [he]561-endymion had enunciated a heaven - born truth , and for the first time . “ [I]561-endymion am [a Liberal]6828-a liberal ; so [we]8672-we all are here . [I]561-endymion supported [Lord Grey]384-lord grey , and [I]561-endymion support [Lord Melbourne]403-lord melbourne , and [I]561-endymion am , in everything , for a liberal policy . [I]561-endymion do n’t like extremes . [A wise minister]3626-a wise minister should take off the duty on cotton wool . That is what [the country]6643-the country really wants , and then [everybody]6694-everybody would be satisfied . No ; [I]561-endymion know nothing about this League [you]8677-you ask about , and [I]561-endymion do not know [any one]1685-any one — that is to say , [any one respectable]8679-any one respectable — who does . [They]8680-they came to [me]561-endymion to lend [my]561-endymion name . ‘ No , ’ [I]561-endymion said , ‘ [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen ; [I]561-endymion feel much honoured , but [I]561-endymion do not like extremes ; ’ and [they]8680-they went away . [They]8680-they are making a little more noise now , because [they]8680-they have got [a man who has the gift of the gab]8682-a man who has the gift of the gab , and [the people]1019-the people like to go and hear [him]8682-a man who has the gift of the gab speak . But as [I]561-endymion said to [a friend of [mine]561-endymion]8684-a friend of mine , who seemed half inclined to join [them]8680-they , ‘ Well ; if [I]561-endymion did anything of that sort , [I]561-endymion would be led by [a Lancashire lad]8685-a lancashire lad . [They]8680-they have got [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner to lead [them]8680-they , [a fellow out of [Berkshire]209-berkshire]8687-a fellow out of berkshire ; [an agitator]8688-an agitator — and only a print - work after all . No ; that will never do . ’ ”[561-endymion] Notwithstanding these views , which [Endymion]561-endymion found very generally entertained by [the new world in which [he]561-endymion mixed]4456-the new world in which he mixed , [he]561-endymion resolved to take the earliest opportunity of attending the meeting of [the League]210-the league , and it soon arrived . It was an evening meeting , so that [workmen]4457-workmen — or [the operatives]4458-the operatives , as [they]4458-the operatives were styled in [this part of [the kingdom]3721-the kingdom]4459-this part of the kingdom — should be able to attend . The assembly took place in [a large but temporary building]4461-a large but temporary building ; very well adapted to the human voice , and able to contain even [thousands]4462-thousands . It was fairly full to - night ; and the platform , on which [those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by [their]4463-those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by their comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause]4463-those who took a part in the proceedings , or who , by their comparatively influential presence , it was supposed , might assist the cause , was almost crowded . “ [He]326-mr. wilton is going to speak to - night , ”[4464-an operative] said [an operative]4464-an operative to [Endymion]561-endymion . “ That is why there is such an attendance . ”[4464-an operative] Remembering [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s hint about not asking unnecessary questions which often arrest information , [Endymion]561-endymion did not inquire who “ [he]326-mr. wilton ”[4464-an operative] was ; and to promote communication merely observed , “ [A fine speaker]8689-a fine speaker , then , [I]4465-the operative conclude ? ”[4465-the operative] “ Well , [he]326-mr. wilton is in a way , ”[4465-the operative] said [the operative]4465-the operative . “ [He]326-mr. wilton has not got [Hollaballoo]599-hollaballoo ’s voice , but [he]326-mr. wilton knows what [he]326-mr. wilton is talking about . [I]4465-the operative doubt [their]8690-they getting what [they]8690-they are after ; [they]8690-they have not [the working classes]8691-the working classes with [them]8690-they . If [they]8690-they went against truck , it would be something . ”[4465-the operative] [The chairman]4466-the chairman opened the proceedings ; but was coldly received , though [he]4466-the chairman spoke sensibly and at some length . [He]561-endymion then introduced [a gentleman]741-a gentleman , who was absolutely [an alderman]4468-an alderman , to move a resolution condemnatory of the corn laws . The august position of [the speaker]2271-the speaker atoned for [his]2271-the speaker halting rhetoric , and [a city which [had only just for the first time been invested with municipal]4471-had only just for the first time been invested with municipal privileges]4470-a city which had only just for the first time been invested with municipal privileges was hushed before [a man who might in time even become [a mayor]4473-a mayor]4472-a man who might in time even become a mayor . Then [the seconder]2273-the seconder advanced , and there was a general burst of applause . “ There [he]4476-the orator is , ”[4465-the operative] said [the operative]4465-the operative to [Endymion]561-endymion ; “ [you]561-endymion see [they]8692-they like [him]4476-the orator . Oh , [Job]396-job knows how to do it ! ”[4465-the operative] [Endymion]561-endymion listened with interest , soon with delight , soon with a feeling of exciting and not unpleasing perplexity , to [the orator]4476-the orator ; for [he]4476-the orator was [an orator]4477-an orator , though then unrecognised , and known only in [[his]4476-the orator district]4478-his district . [He]4476-the orator was [a pale and slender man , with a fine brow and an eye that occasionally flashed with the fire of a creative mind]4479-a pale and slender man , with a fine brow and an eye that occasionally flashed with the fire of a creative mind . [His]4476-the orator voice certainly was not like [Hollaballoo]599-hollaballoo ’s . It was rather thin , but singularly clear . There was nothing clearer except [his]4476-the orator meaning . [Endymion]561-endymion never heard a case stated with such pellucid art ; facts marshalled with such vivid simplicity , and inferences so natural and spontaneous and irresistible , that they seemed , as it were , borrowed from [[his]4476-the orator audience]4480-his audience , though [none of that audience]4481-none of that audience had arrived at [them]4480-his audience before . The meeting was hushed , was rapt in intellectual delight , for [they]4480-his audience did not give [the speaker]2271-the speaker the enthusiasm of [their]4480-his audience sympathy . That was not shared , perhaps , by the moiety of [those who listened to [him]2271-the speaker]4483-those who listened to him . When [his]2271-the speaker case was fairly before [them]4480-his audience , [the speaker]2271-the speaker dealt with [[his]2271-the speaker opponents]4485-his opponents — [some in the press]4486-some in the press , [some in parliament]4487-some in parliament — with much power of sarcasm , but this power was evidently rather repressed than allowed to run riot . What impressed [Endymion]561-endymion as the chief quality of [this remarkable speaker]4488-this remarkable speaker was [his]4476-the orator persuasiveness , and [he]4476-the orator had the air of being too prudent to offend even [an opponent]4489-an opponent unnecessarily . [His]4476-the orator language , though natural and easy , was choice and refined . [He]4476-the orator was evidently [a man who had read , and not a little]4490-a man who had read , and not a little ; and there was no taint of vulgarity , scarcely a provincialism , in [his]4476-the orator pronunciation . [He]4476-the orator spoke for rather more than an hour ; and frequently during this time , [Endymion]561-endymion , notwithstanding [his]561-endymion keen interest in what was taking place , was troubled , it might be disturbed , by pictures and memories of the past that [he]561-endymion endeavoured in vain to drive away . When [the orator]4476-the orator concluded , amid cheering much louder than that which had first greeted [him]4476-the orator , [Endymion]561-endymion , in a rather agitated voice , whispered to [[his]561-endymion neighbour]3931-his neighbour , “ Tell [me]561-endymion — is [his]4476-the orator name [Thornberry]396-job ? ”[561-endymion] “ That is [your]561-endymion time of day , ”[4465-the operative] said [the operative]4465-the operative . “ Job [Thornberry]396-job is [his]4476-the orator name , and [I]561-endymion am on [his]4476-the orator works . ”[561-endymion] “ And yet [you]561-endymion do not agree with [him]4476-the orator ? ”[561-endymion] “ Well ; [I]561-endymion go as far as [he]4476-the orator goes , but [he]4476-the orator does not go so far as [I]561-endymion go ; that ’s it . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]561-endymion do not see how [a man]807-a man can go much farther , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ Where are [[his]4476-the orator works]8694-his works ? [I]561-endymion knew [[your]561-endymion master]8318-your master when [he]4476-the orator was in [the south of [England]7-england]3832-the south of england , and [I]561-endymion should like to call on [him]4476-the orator . ”[561-endymion] “ [[My]4465-the operative employer]8697-my employer , ”[4465-the operative] said [the operative]4465-the operative . “ [They]8698-they call [themselves]8698-they [masters]8699-masters , but [we]8699-masters do not . [I]4465-the operative will tell [you]561-endymion . [[His]4476-the orator works]8694-his works are a mile out of [town]6995-town ; but it seems only a step , for there are [houses all the way]8702-houses all the way . [Job Thornberry]396-job & [Co.]8703-co. [‘s Print - works]8704-‘s print - works , [Pendleton Road]8705-pendleton road — [any one]1685-any one can guide [you]561-endymion — and when [you]561-endymion get [there]890-there , [you]561-endymion can ask for [me]4465-the operative , if [you]561-endymion like . [I]4465-the operative am [[his]396-job overlooker]8708-his overlooker , and [my]4465-the operative name is [ENOCH CRAGGS]600-enoch . ”[4465-the operative] “ [You]561-endymion are not much altered , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job , as [he]396-job retained [Endymion]561-endymion ’s hand , and [he]396-job looked at [him]561-endymion earnestly ; “ and yet [you]561-endymion have become [a man]807-a man . [I]396-job suppose [I]396-job am ten years [your]561-endymion senior . [I]396-job have never been back to [the old place]7019-the old place , and yet [I]396-job sometimes think [I]396-job should like to be buried [there]890-there . [The old man]8712-the old man has been [here]1520-here , and more than once , and liked it well enough ; at least , [I]396-job hope so . [He]8712-the old man told [me]396-job a good deal about [you]561-endymion all ; some sorrows , and , [I]396-job hope , some joys . [I]396-job heard of [Miss Myra]466-myra ’s marriage ; [she]466-myra was [a sweet young lady]8714-a sweet young lady ; [the gravest person [I]396-job ever knew]8715-the gravest person i ever knew ; [I]396-job never knew [her]466-myra smile . [I]396-job remember [they]8716-they thought [her]466-myra proud , but [I]396-job always had a fancy for [her]466-myra . Well ; [she]466-myra has married [a topsawyer]8717-a topsawyer — [I]396-job believe the ablest of [them]8716-they all , and probably the most unprincipled ; though [I]396-job ought not to say that to [you]561-endymion . However , [public men]2890-public men are spoken freely of . [I]396-job wish to [Heaven]375-heaven [you]561-endymion would get [him]8717-a topsawyer to leave off tinkering those commercial treaties that [he]8717-a topsawyer is always making such a fuss about . More pernicious nonsense was never devised by [man]6751-man than treaties of commerce . However , [[their]8716-they precious most favoured nation]8720-their precious most favoured nation clause will break down the whole concern yet . But [you]561-endymion wish to see the works ; [I]396-job will show them to [you]561-endymion [myself]396-job . There is not much going on now , and the stagnation increases daily . And then , if [you]561-endymion are willing , [we]8721-we will go [home]726-home and have a bit of lunch — [I]396-job live hard by . [My]396-job best works are [[my]396-job wife]7422-my wife and [children]3488-children : [I]396-job have made that joke before , as [you]561-endymion can well fancy . ”[396-job] This was the greeting , sincere but not unkind , of [Job Thornberry]396-job to [Endymion]561-endymion on the day after the meeting of [the Anti - Corn - Law League]8657-the anti - corn - law league . To [Endymion]561-endymion it was an interesting , and , as [he]561-endymion believed it would prove , a useful encounter . The print - works were among the most considerable of [their]4496-them kind at [Manchester]33-manchester , but [they]4496-them were working now with reduced numbers and at half - time . It was the energy and the taste and invention of [Thornberry]396-job that had given [them]4496-them [their]4496-them reputation , and secured [them]4496-them extensive markets . [He]396-job had worked with borrowed capital , but had paid off [his]396-job debt , and [[his]396-job establishment]4497-his establishment was now [his]396-job own ; but , stimulated by [his]396-job success , [he]396-job had made a consignment of large amount to [the United States]4498-the united states , where it arrived only to be welcomed by what was called the American crash . Turning from [the high road]7291-the high road , [a walk of half a mile]4500-a walk of half a mile brought [them]4496-them to a little world of villas ; varying in style and size , but all pretty , and each in [[its]4501-its garden]4502-its garden . “ And this is [[my]396-job home]8725-my home , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job , opening the wicket , “ and here is [[my]396-job mistress]8726-my mistress and [the young]8727-the young folks”—pointing[396-job] to [a pretty woman]4503-a pretty woman , but with an expression of no inconsiderable self - confidence , and with [several children]4504-several children clinging to [her]4503-a pretty woman dress and hiding [their]4504-several children faces at the unexpected sight of [a stranger]1942-a stranger . “ [[My]396-job eldest]8728-my eldest is [a boy]789-a boy , but [he]8728-my eldest is at [school]6723-school , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job . “ [I]396-job have named [him]8728-my eldest , after one of [the greatest men that ever lived]8731-the greatest men that ever lived , [John Hampden]555-john hampden . ”[396-job] “ [He]555-john hampden was [a landed proprietor]8732-a landed proprietor , ”[561-endymion] observed [Endymion]561-endymion rather drily ; “ and [a considerable one]8733-a considerable one . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]396-job have brought [an old friend]8734-an old friend to take cheer with [us]8735-us , ”[396-job] continued [Thornberry]396-job ; “ [one whom [I]396-job knew before any here present]8736-one whom i knew before any here present ; so show [your]864-the children faces , [little people]8737-little people ; ”[396-job] and [he]396-job caught up [one of [the children]864-the children]4506-one of the children , [a fair child like [its]4506-one of the children mother]4508-a fair child like its mother , long - haired and blushing like a Worcestershire orchard before harvest time . “ Tell [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman what [you]4509-the infant are . ”[396-job] “ [A free - trader]8739-a free - trader , ”[4509-the infant] murmured [the infant]4509-the infant . Within [the house]929-the house were several shelves of books well selected , and the walls were adorned with capital prints of famous works of art . “ They are chiefly what are called books of reference , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job , as [Endymion]561-endymion was noticing [his]396-job volumes ; “ but [I]396-job have not much room , and , to tell [you]864-the children the truth , they are not merely books of reference to [me]396-job — [I]396-job like reading encyclopaedia . The ‘ Dictionary of Dates ’ is a favourite book of [mine]396-job . The mind sometimes wants tone , and then [I]396-job read [Milton]601-milton . [He]601-milton is the only poet [I]396-job read — [he]601-milton is complete , and is enough . [I]396-job have got [his]601-milton prose works too . [Milton]601-milton was the greatest of Englishmen . ”[396-job] The repast was simple , but plenteous , and nothing could be neater than the manner in which it was served . “ [We]8740-we are [teetotallers]8741-teetotallers , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job ; “ but [we]8740-we can give [you]864-the children a good cup of coffee . ”[396-job] “ [I]561-endymion am [a teetotaller]8742-a teetotaller too at this time of the day , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion ; “ but a good cup of coffee is , [they]8740-we say , the most delicious and the rarest beverage in [the world]6658-the world . ”[561-endymion] “ Well , ”[396-job] continued [Thornberry]396-job ; “ it is a long time since [we]8740-we met , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion — ten years . [I]396-job used to think that in ten years one might do anything ; and a year ago , [I]396-job really thought [I]396-job had done it ; but the accursed laws of [this blessed country]8744-this blessed country , as it calls itself , have nearly broken [me]396-job , as they have broken many [a better man]8745-a better man before [me]396-job . ”[396-job] “ [I]425-endymion am sorry to hear this , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ [I]425-endymion trust it is but a passing cloud . ”[425-endymion] “ It is not a cloud , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job ; “ it is a storm , a tempest , a wreck — but not only for [me]396-job . [[Your]425-endymion great relative]8746-your great relative , [[my]396-job Lord Roehampton]8747-my lord roehampton , must look to it , [I]396-job can tell [you]425-endymion that . What is happening in [this country]6657-this country , and is about to happen , will not be cured or averted by commercial treaties — mark [my]396-job words . ”[396-job] “ But what would cure it ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ There is only one thing that can cure [this country]6657-this country , and it will soon be too late for that . [We]8750-we must have free exchange . ”[425-endymion] “ Free exchange ! ”[425-endymion] murmured [Endymion]425-endymion thoughtfully . “ Why , look at this , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job . “ [I]396-job had been driving a capital trade with [the States]8751-the states for nearly five years . [I]396-job began with nothing , as [you]425-endymion know . [I]396-job had paid off all [my]396-job borrowed capital ; [my]396-job works were [my]396-job own , and [this house]3359-this house is a freehold . A year ago [I]396-job sent to [[my]396-job correspondent]8753-my correspondent at [New York]211-new york the largest consignment of goods [I]396-job had ever made and the best , and [I]396-job can not get the slightest return for them . [[My]396-job correspondent]8753-my correspondent writes to [me]396-job that there is no end of corn and bread - stuffs which [he]8753-my correspondent could send , if [we]8755-we could only receive them ; but [he]8753-my correspondent knows very well [he]8753-my correspondent might as well try and send them to the moon . [The people here]8756-the people here are starving and want these bread - stuffs , and [they]8756-the people here are ready to pay for [them]8756-the people here by the products of [their]8756-the people here labour — and [your]396-job blessed laws prevent [them]8756-the people here ! ”[396-job] “ But these laws did not prevent [your]425-endymion carrying on a thriving trade with [America]136-america for five years , according to [your]425-endymion own account , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion do not question what [you]396-job say ; [I]425-endymion am asking only for information . ”[425-endymion] “ What [you]396-job say is fairly said , and it has been said before , ”[396-job] replied [Thornberry]396-job ; “ but there is nothing in it . [We]8755-we had a trade , and a thriving trade , with [the States]8751-the states ; though , to be sure , it was always fitful and ought to have been ten times as much , even during those five years . But the fact is , the state of affairs in [America]136-america was then exceptional . [They]8756-the people here were embarked in great public works in which [every one]1385-every one was investing [his]1385-every one capital ; shares and stocks abounded , and [they]8756-the people here paid [us]8755-we for [our]8755-we goods with [them]8756-the people here . ”[396-job] “ Then it would rather seem that [they]8756-the people here have no capital now to spare to purchase [our]8755-we goods ? ”[425-endymion] “ Not so , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job sharply , “ as [I]396-job have shown ; but were it so , it does not affect [my]396-job principle . If there were free exchange , [we]8755-we should find employment and compensation in [other countries]8759-other countries , even if [the States]8751-the states were logged , which [I]396-job do n’t believe [thirty millions of people with [boundless territory]8762-boundless territory]8761-thirty millions of people with boundless territory ever can be . ”[396-job] “ But after all , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [America]136-america is as little in favour of free exchange as [we]8755-we are . [She]136-america may send [us]8755-we [her]136-america bread - stuffs ; but [her]136-america laws will not admit [our]8755-we goods , except on the payment of enormous duties . ”[425-endymion] “ Pish ! ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job ; “ [I]396-job do not care this for [their]8763-their enormous duties . Let [me]396-job have free imports , and [I]396-job will soon settle [their]8763-their duties . ”[396-job] “ To fight hostile tariffs with free imports , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ is not that fighting against odds ? ”[396-job] “ Not a bit . [This country]6657-this country has nothing to do but to consider [its]6657-this country imports . [Foreigners]8062-foreigners will not give [us]8755-we [their]8062-foreigners products for nothing ; but as for [their]8062-foreigners tariffs , if [we]8755-we were [wise men]8766-wise men , and looked to [our]8755-we real interests , [their]8062-foreigners hostile tariffs , as [you]8767-you call [them]8062-foreigners , would soon be falling down like an old wall . ”[396-job] “ Well , [I]425-endymion confess , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ [I]396-job have for some time thought the principle of free exchange was a sound one ; but its application in [a country]2955-a country like this would be very difficult , and require , [I]396-job should think , great prudence and moderation . ”[396-job] “ By prudence and moderation [you]396-job mean ignorance and timidity , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job scornfully . “ Not exactly that , [I]425-endymion hope , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ but [you]8767-you can not deny that the home market is a most important element in the consideration of [our]8755-we public wealth , and it mainly rests upon the agriculture of [the country]6643-the country . ”[425-endymion] “ Then it rests upon a very poor foundation , ”[396-job] said [Thornberry]396-job . “ But if [any persons]8770-any persons should be more tempted than [others]728-others by free exchange , it should be [the great body of [the consumers of [this land]8774-this land]8773-the consumers of this land , who pay unjust and excessive prices for every article [they]8773-the consumers of this land require . No , [[my]396-job dear]6649-my dear [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion]8772-the great body of the consumers of this land , who pay unjust and excessive prices for every article they require . no , my dear mr. ferrars ; the question is a very simple one , and [we]8755-we may talk for ever , and [we]8755-we shall never alter it . The laws of [this country]6657-this country are made by [the proprietors of [land]8778-land]8777-the proprietors of land , and [they]8777-the proprietors of land make [them]8777-the proprietors of land for [their]8777-the proprietors of land own benefit . [A man with a large estate]8779-a man with a large estate is said to have a great stake in [the country]6643-the country because some hundreds of [people]6681-people or so are more or less dependent on [him]8779-a man with a large estate . How has [he]8779-a man with a large estate a greater interest in [the country]6643-the country than a manufacturer who has sunk 100,000 pounds in machinery , and has [a thousand people]8783-a thousand people , as [I]396-job had , receiving from [him]8779-a man with a large estate weekly wages ? [No home market]8784-no home market , indeed ! Pah ! it is an affair of rent , and nothing more or less . And [England]7-england is to be ruined to keep up rents . Are [you]425-endymion going ? Well , [I]396-job am glad [we]8785-we have met . Perhaps [we]8785-we shall have another talk together some day . [I]396-job shall not return to [the works]8786-the works . There is little doing [there]890-there , and [I]396-job must think now of other things . The subscriptions to [the League]8788-the league begin to come in apace . Say what [they]8789-they like in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons and the vile [London]10-london press , the thing is stirring . ”[396-job] Wishing to turn the conversation a little , [Endymion]425-endymion asked [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry whether [she]602-mrs. thornberry occasionally went to [London]10-london . “ Never was [there]890-there , ”[602-mrs. thornberry] [she]602-mrs. thornberry said , in a sharp , clear voice ; “ but [I]602-mrs. thornberry hope to go soon . ”[602-mrs. thornberry] “ [You]425-endymion will have a great deal to see . ”[947-the lady] “ All [I]947-the lady want to see , and hear , is [the Rev. Servetus Frost]603-the rev. servetus frost , ”[947-the lady] replied [the lady]947-the lady . “ [My]947-the lady idea of perfect happiness is to hear [him]603-the rev. servetus frost every Sunday . [He]603-the rev. servetus frost comes here sometimes , for [[his]603-the rev. servetus frost sister]1096-his sister is settled [here]1520-here ; [a very big mill]8794-a very big mill . [He]603-the rev. servetus frost preached [here]1520-here a month ago . Should not [I]947-the lady have liked [the bishop]8796-the bishop to have heard [him]603-the rev. servetus frost , that ’s all ! But [he]603-the rev. servetus frost would not dare to go ; [he]603-the rev. servetus frost could not answer a point . ”[947-the lady] “ [[My]602-mrs. thornberry wife]7422-my wife is of the Unitarian persuasion , ”[602-mrs. thornberry] said [Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry . “ [I]602-mrs. thornberry am not . [I]602-mrs. thornberry was born in [[our]8798-our Church]8799-our church , and [I]602-mrs. thornberry keep to it ; but [I]602-mrs. thornberry often go to [chapel]8800-chapel with [[my]602-mrs. thornberry wife]7422-my wife . As for religion generally , if [a man]807-a man believes in [[his]807-a man Maker]8803-his maker and does [his]807-a man duty to [[his]807-a man neighbours]8804-his neighbours , in [my]602-mrs. thornberry mind that is sufficient . ”[602-mrs. thornberry] [Endymion]425-endymion bade [them]4512-they good - bye , and strolled musingly towards [[his]425-endymion hotel]4513-his hotel . Just as [he]425-endymion reached [the works]8786-the works again , [he]425-endymion encountered [Enoch Craggs]600-enoch , who was walking into [Manchester]33-manchester . “ [I]600-enoch am going to [[our]8805-our institute]8806-our institute , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch . “ [I]600-enoch do not know why , but [they]4512-they have put [me]600-enoch on [the committee]8807-the committee . ”[600-enoch] “ And , [I]425-endymion doubt not , [they]4512-they did very wisely , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [Master Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry was glad to see [you]600-enoch ? ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch . “ And [I]600-enoch was glad to see [him]604-mr. thornberry . ”[600-enoch] “ [He]604-mr. thornberry has got the gift of speech , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch . “ And that is a great gift . ”[600-enoch] “ If wisely exercised , and [I]600-enoch will not say [he]604-mr. thornberry is not exercising it wisely . Certainly for [his]604-mr. thornberry own purpose , but whether that purpose is for the general good — query ? ”[600-enoch] “ [He]604-mr. thornberry is against monopoly , ”[425-endymion] observed [Endymion]425-endymion inquiringly . “ Query again ? ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch . “ Well ; [he]604-mr. thornberry is opposed to the corn laws . ”[600-enoch] “ The corn laws are very bad laws , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch , “ and the sooner [we]8808-we get rid of them the better . But there are worse things than the corn laws . ”[600-enoch] “ Hem ! ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ There are the money laws , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch . “ [I]425-endymion did not know [you]600-enoch cared so much about them at [Manchester]33-manchester , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion thought it was [Birmingham]212-birmingham that was chiefly interested about currency . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]600-enoch do not care one jot about currency , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch ; “ and , so far as [I]600-enoch can judge , [the Birmingham chaps]8809-the birmingham chaps talk a deal of nonsense about the matter . Leastwise , [they]8809-the birmingham chaps will never convince [me]600-enoch that a slip of irredeemable paper is as good as [the young queen]8810-the young queen ’s head on a twenty - shilling piece . [I]600-enoch mean the laws that secure the accumulation of capital , by which means [the real producers]8811-the real producers become [mere hirelings]8812-mere hirelings , and really are little better than [slaves]8813-slaves . ”[600-enoch] “ But surely without capital [we]8814-we should all of [us]8814-we be little better than [slaves]8813-slaves ? ”[425-endymion] “ [I]600-enoch am not against capital , ”[600-enoch] replied [Enoch]600-enoch . “ What [I]600-enoch am against is [capitalists]8816-capitalists . ”[600-enoch] “ But if [we]8814-we get rid of [capitalists]8816-capitalists [we]8814-we shall soon get rid of capital . ”[425-endymion] “ No , no , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch , with [his]600-enoch broad accent , shaking [his]600-enoch head , and with a laughing eye . “ [Master Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry has been telling [you]8818-you that . [He]604-mr. thornberry is [the most inveterate capitalist of the whole lot]8819-the most inveterate capitalist of the whole lot ; and [I]600-enoch always say , though [they]8816-capitalists keep aloof from [him]604-mr. thornberry at present , [they]8816-capitalists will be all sticking to [his]604-mr. thornberry skirts before long . [Master Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry is against [the capitalists]8820-the capitalists in [land]8778-land ; but there are [other capitalists nearer [home]726-home]8822-other capitalists nearer home , and [I]600-enoch know more about [them]8820-the capitalists . [I]600-enoch was reading a book the other day about [King Charles]605-king charles — [Charles]605-king charles the First , whose head [they]8816-capitalists cut off — [I]600-enoch am very liking to that time , and read a good deal about it ; and there was [Lord Falkland]515-falkland , [a great gentleman]8824-a great gentleman in those days , and [he]515-falkland said , when [Archbishop Laud]443-laud was trying on some of [his]443-laud priestly tricks , that , ‘ if [he]515-falkland were to have [a pope]8825-a pope , [he]515-falkland would rather [the pope]8826-the pope were at [Rome]57-rome than at [Lambeth]213-lambeth . ’ So [I]600-enoch sometimes think , if [we]8827-we are to be ruled by [capitalists]8816-capitalists , [I]600-enoch would sooner , perhaps , be ruled by [gentlemen of estate]8829-gentlemen of estate , who have been long among [us]8827-we , than by persons who build [big mills]8830-big mills , who come from God knows where , and , when [they]8829-gentlemen of estate have worked [their]8829-gentlemen of estate millions out of [our]8827-we flesh and bone , go [God]401-god knows where . But perhaps [we]8827-we shall get rid of [them]8816-capitalists all some day — [landlords]8831-landlords and [mill - lords]8832-mill - lords . ”[600-enoch] “ And whom will [you]600-enoch substitute for [them]8816-capitalists ? ”[600-enoch] “ [The producers]8833-the producers , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch , with a glance half savage , half triumphant . “ What can [workmen]4457-workmen do without capital ? ”[600-enoch] “ Why , [they]4457-workmen make the capital , ”[600-enoch] said [Enoch]600-enoch ; “ and if [they]4457-workmen make the capital , is it not strange that [they]4457-workmen should not be able to contrive some means to keep the capital ? Why , [Job]396-job was saying the other day that there was nothing like a principle to work upon . It would carry all before it . So say [I.]8835-i. And [I]600-enoch have a principle too , though it is not [Master Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry ’s . But it will carry all before it , though it may not be in [my]600-enoch time . But [I]600-enoch am not so sure of that . ”[600-enoch] “ And what is it ? ”[425-endymion] asked [Endymion]425-endymion . “ CO - OPERATION . ”[425-endymion] This strangely - revived acquaintance with [Job Thornberry]396-job was not an unfruitful incident in the life of [Endymion]425-endymion . [Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry was [a man of original mind and singular energy]4515-a man of original mind and singular energy ; and , although of extreme views on commercial subjects , all [his]604-mr. thornberry conclusions were founded on extensive and various information , combined with no inconsiderable practice . The mind of [Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry was essentially a missionary one . [He]604-mr. thornberry was always ready to convert [people]6681-people ; and [he]604-mr. thornberry acted with ardour and interest on [a youth who , both by [his]4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion ability and [his]4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion social position , was qualified to influence opinion]4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion . But [this youth]4518-this youth was gifted with a calm , wise judgment , of the extent and depth of which [he]4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion was scarcely conscious [himself]4517-a youth who , both by his ability and his social position , was qualified to influence opinion ; and [Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry , like [all propagandists]4519-all propagandists , was more remarkable for [his]604-mr. thornberry zeal and [his]604-mr. thornberry convictions , than for that observation and perception of character which are the finest elements in the management of [men]1114-men and affairs . “ What [you]425-endymion should do , ”[604-mr. thornberry] said [Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry , one day , to [Endymion]425-endymion , “ is to go to [Scotland]151-scotland ; go to [the Glasgow district]8836-the glasgow district ; [that city itself]8837-that city itself , and [Paisley]214-paisley , and [Kilmarnock]215-kilmarnock — keep [your]425-endymion eye on [Paisley]214-paisley . [I]604-mr. thornberry am much mistaken if there will not soon be a state of things there which alone will break up the whole concern . It will burst it , [sir]6912-sir ; it will burst it . ”[604-mr. thornberry] [So Endymion]606-endymion , without saying anything , quietly went to [Glasgow]216-glasgow and [its district]4521-its district , and noted enough to make [him]604-mr. thornberry resolve soon to visit [there]890-there again ; but the cabinet reassembled in the early part of November , and [he]604-mr. thornberry had to return to [his]604-mr. thornberry duties . In [his]604-mr. thornberry leisure hours , [Endymion]606-endymion devoted [himself]604-mr. thornberry to the preparation of a report , for [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , on the condition and prospects of [the manufacturing districts of [the North of [England]7-england]6945-the north of england]4523-the manufacturing districts of the north of england , with some illustrative reference to [that of [the country]6643-the country beyond [the Tweed]217-the tweed]4525-that of the country beyond the tweed . [He]606-endymion concluded it before Christmas , and [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton took it down with [him]606-endymion to [Gaydene]161-gaydene , to study it at [his]606-endymion leisure . [Endymion]606-endymion passed [his]606-endymion holidays with [Lord]4527-lord and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , at [[their]4528-their southern seat]4529-their southern seat , [Princedown]141-princedown . [Endymion]606-endymion spoke to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort a little about [his]606-endymion labours , for [he]606-endymion had no secrets from [her]499-lady montfort ; but [she]499-lady montfort did not much sympathise with [him]606-endymion , though [she]499-lady montfort liked [him]606-endymion to be sedulous and to distinguish [himself]606-endymion . “ Only , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort observed , “ take care not to be doctrinaire , [Endymion]606-endymion . [I]499-lady montfort am always afraid of that with [you]606-endymion . It is [Sidney]326-mr. wilton ’s fault ; [he]326-mr. wilton always was [doctrinaire]8839-doctrinaire . It was a great thing for [you]606-endymion becoming [[his]326-mr. wilton private secretary]769-his private secretary ; to be [the private secretary of [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister]8841-the private secretary of a cabinet minister is a real step in life , and [I]499-lady montfort shall always be most grateful to [Sidney]326-mr. wilton , whom [I]499-lady montfort love for appointing [you]606-endymion ; but still , if [I]499-lady montfort could have had [my]499-lady montfort wish , [you]606-endymion should have been [[Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s private secretary]8843-lord roehampton ’s private secretary . That is real politics , and [he]326-mr. wilton is [a real statesman]8844-a real statesman . [You]606-endymion must not let [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton mislead [you]606-endymion about the state of affairs in [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet . [The cabinet]6722-the cabinet consists of [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and , if [they]6722-the cabinet are united , all the rest is vapour . And [they]6722-the cabinet will not consent to any nonsense about touching the corn laws ; [you]606-endymion may be sure of that . Besides , [I]499-lady montfort will tell [you]606-endymion a secret , which is not yet [Pulchinello]607-pulchinello ’s secret , though [I]499-lady montfort daresay it will be known when [we]8848-we all return to [town]6995-town — [we]8848-we shall have a great event when parliament meets ; a royal marriage . What think [you]606-endymion of that ? [The young queen]8810-the young queen is going to be married , and to [a young prince]8851-a young prince , like [a prince in a fairy tale]8852-a prince in a fairy tale . As [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort wrote to [me]499-lady montfort this morning , ‘ [Our]8848-we royal marriage will be much more popular than [the Anti - Corn - Law League]8657-the anti - corn - law league . ’ ”[499-lady montfort] The royal marriage was very popular ; but , unfortunately , it reflected no splendour on the ministry . [The world]6658-the world blessed [the queen]8539-the queen and cheered [the prince]7878-the prince , but shook [its]6658-the world head at [the government]818-the government . [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel also — whether from [his]332-peel own motive or the irresistible impulse of [[his]332-peel party]1511-his party need not now be inquired into — sanctioned a direct attack on [the government]818-the government , in the shape of a vote of want of confidence in [them]818-the government , immediately the court festivities were over , and the attack was defeated by a narrow majority . “ Nothing could be more unprincipled , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria , “ after [he]332-peel had refused to take office last year . As for [our]8854-our majority , it is , under such circumstances , twenty times more than [we]8854-our want . As [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort says , one is enough . ”[504-berengaria] Trade and revenue continued to decline . There was again the prospect of a deficiency . [The ministry]6702-the ministry , too , was kept in by the Irish vote , and [the Irish]4537-the irish then were very unpopular . The cabinet itself generally was downcast , and among [themselves]818-the government occasionally murmured a regret that [they]818-the government had not retired when the opportunity offered in the preceding year . [Berengaria]504-berengaria , however , would not bate an inch of confidence and courage . “ [You]606-endymion think too much , ”[504-berengaria] [she]504-berengaria said to [Endymion]606-endymion , “ of trade and finance . Trade always comes back , and finance never ruined [a country]2955-a country , or [an individual]8856-an individual either if [he]332-peel had pluck . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton is [a croaker]8857-a croaker . The things [he]326-mr. wilton fears will never happen ; or , if [they]8858-they do , will turn out to be unimportant . Look to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; [he]326-mr. wilton is [the man]6875-the man . [He]326-mr. wilton does not care a rush whether the revenue increases or declines . [He]326-mr. wilton is thinking of real politics : foreign affairs ; maintaining [our]8860-our power in [Europe]6-europe . Something will happen , before the session is over , in [the Mediterranean]195-the mediterranean ; ”[504-berengaria] and [she]504-berengaria pressed [her]504-berengaria finger to [her]504-berengaria lip , and then [she]504-berengaria added , “ [The country]6643-the country will support [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort as [they]8862-they supported [Pitt]340-hurstley , and give [him]340-hurstley any amount of taxes that [he]340-hurstley likes . ”[504-berengaria] In the meantime , the social world had its incidents as well as the political , and not less interesting . Not one of the most insignificant , perhaps , was the introduction into society of [the Countess of Beaumaris]4538-the countess of beaumaris . [[Her]4538-the countess of beaumaris husband]986-her husband , sacrificing even [his]986-her husband hunting , had come up to [town]6995-town at the meeting of parliament , and received [[his]986-her husband friends]844-his friends in [a noble mansion on [Piccadilly Terrace]218-piccadilly terrace]4542-a noble mansion on piccadilly terrace . All [its]4542-a noble mansion on piccadilly terrace equipments were sumptuous and refined , and everything had been arranged under the personal supervision of [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare . [They]4543-they commenced very quietly ; dinners little but constant , and graceful and finished as a banquet of [Watteau]608-watteau . No formal invitations ; [men]1114-men were brought in to dinner from [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords “ just up , ”[442-waldershare] or picked up , as it were carelessly , in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons by [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , or were asked by [Imogene]420-imogene , at a dozen hours ’ notice , in billets of irresistible simplicity . Soon it was whispered about , that the thing to do was to dine with [Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , and that [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris was “ something too delightful . ”[580-lady beaumaris] [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan frequently dined [there]890-there ; [Waldershare]442-waldershare always [there]890-there , in a state of coruscation ; and [every man of fashion in the opposite ranks]4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks , especially if [they]4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks had brains . Then , in a little time , it was gently hoped that [Imogene]420-imogene should call on [[their]4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks wives]7787-their wives and [mothers]4551-mothers , or [[their]4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks wives]7787-their wives and [mothers]4551-mothers call on [her]420-imogene ; and then [she]420-imogene received , without any formal invitation , twice a week ; and as there was nothing going on in [London]10-london , or nothing half so charming , everybody who was [anybody]7364-anybody came to [Piccadilly Terrace]218-piccadilly terrace ; and so as , after long observation , [a new planet]4555-a new planet is occasionally discovered by [a philosopher]4556-a philosopher , thus society suddenly and indubitably discovered that there was at last [a Tory house]4557-a tory house . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , duly apprised of affairs by [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother , had called on [Lord]4559-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , and had invited [them]4549-every man of fashion in the opposite ranks to [[her]499-lady montfort house]2655-her house . It was the first appearance of [Imogene]420-imogene in [general society]4561-general society , and it was successful . [Her]420-imogene large brown eyes , and long black lashes , [her]420-imogene pretty mouth and dimple , [her]420-imogene wondrous hair — which , it was whispered , unfolded , touched the ground — struck every one , and the dignified simplicity of [her]420-imogene carriage was attractive . [[Her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband never left [her]499-lady montfort side ; while [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare was in [every part of [the saloons]4173-the saloons]4563-every part of the saloons , watching [her]420-imogene from distant points , to see how [she]420-imogene got on , or catching the remarks of [others]728-others on [her]420-imogene appearance . [Myra]466-myra was kind to [her]420-imogene as well as courteous , and , when the stream of [arriving guests]4566-arriving guests had somewhat ceased , sought [her]420-imogene out and spoke to [her]420-imogene ; and then put [her]420-imogene arm in [hers]420-imogene , walked with [her]420-imogene for a moment , and introduced [her]420-imogene to [one or two great personages]4567-one or two great personages , who had previously intimated [their]4567-one or two great personages wish or [their]4567-one or two great personages consent to that effect . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was not one of these . When parties are equal , and the struggle for power is intense , [society]1025-society loses much of its sympathy and softness . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort could endure the presence of [Tories]8372-tories , provided [they]8372-tories were [[her]499-lady montfort kinsfolk]4570-her kinsfolk , and would join , even at [[their]8372-tories houses]3990-their houses , in traditionary festivities ; but [she]499-lady montfort shrank from passing the line , and at once had a prejudice against [Imogene]420-imogene , who [she]499-lady montfort instinctively felt might become a power for [the enemy]4572-the enemy . “ [I]499-lady montfort will not have [you]606-endymion talk so much to that [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said to [Endymion]606-endymion . “ [She]580-lady beaumaris is [an old friend of [mine]606-endymion]8863-an old friend of mine , ”[606-endymion] [he]606-endymion replied . “ How could [you]606-endymion have known [her]580-lady beaumaris ? [She]580-lady beaumaris was [a shop - girl]8864-a shop - girl , was not [she]580-lady beaumaris , or something of that sort ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [She]580-lady beaumaris and [[her]580-lady beaumaris family]8865-her family were very kind to [me]606-endymion when [I]606-endymion was not much better than [a shop - boy]8866-a shop - boy [myself]606-endymion , ”[606-endymion] replied [Endymion]606-endymion , with a mantling cheek . “ [They]8867-they are [most respectable people]8868-most respectable people , and [I]606-endymion have a great regard for [her]580-lady beaumaris . ”[606-endymion] “ Indeed ! Well ; [I]504-berengaria will not keep [you]606-endymion from [[your]606-endymion Tory woman]8869-your tory woman , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria rudely ; and [she]504-berengaria walked away . Altogether , this season of ‘ 40 was not a very satisfactory one in any respect , as regarded society or [the country]6643-the country in general . Party passion was at its highest . [The ministry]6702-the ministry retained office almost by a casting vote ; were frequently defeated on important questions ; and whenever a vacancy occurred , it was filled by [[their]6702-the ministry opponents]4575-their opponents . [Their]6702-the ministry unpopularity increased daily , and it was stimulated by the general distress . All that [Job Thornberry]396-job had predicted as to the state of manufacturing [Scotland]151-scotland duly occurred . Besides manufacturing distress , [they]6702-the ministry had to encounter a series of bad harvests . Never was a body of [statesmen]6758-statesmen placed in a more embarrassing and less enviable position . There was a prevalent , though unfounded , conviction that [they]6702-the ministry were maintained in power by a combination of court favour with Irish sedition . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort were [the only persons who never lost heart]4577-the only persons who never lost heart . [She]499-lady montfort was defiant ; and [he]4578-he ever smiled , at least in public . “ What nonsense ! ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort would say . “ [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton talks about the revenue falling off ! As if the revenue could ever really fall off ! And then [our]8870-our bad harvests . Why , that is the very reason [we]8870-our shall have an excellent harvest this year . [You]8871-you can not go on always having bad harvests . Besides , good harvests never make a ministry popular . [Nobody]2478-nobody thanks [a ministry]8873-a ministry for a good harvest . What makes a ministry popular is some great coup in foreign affairs . ”[499-lady montfort] Amid all these exciting disquietudes , [Endymion]606-endymion pursued a life of enjoyment , but also of observation and much labour . [He]606-endymion lived more and more with [the Montforts]523-the montforts , but the friendship of [Berengaria]504-berengaria was not frivolous . Though [she]499-lady montfort liked [him]606-endymion to be seen where [he]606-endymion ought to figure , and required a great deal of attention [herself]499-lady montfort , [she]499-lady montfort ever impressed on [him]606-endymion that [his]606-endymion present life was only a training for a future career , and that [his]606-endymion mind should ever be fixed on the attainment of a high position . Particularly [she]499-lady montfort impressed on [him]606-endymion the importance of being [a linguist]2649-a linguist . “ There will be a reaction some day from all this political economy , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort would say , “ and then there will be [no one ready to take the helm]8874-no one ready to take the helm . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]606-endymion was not unworthy of the inspiring interest which [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort took in [him]606-endymion . The terrible vicissitudes of [his]606-endymion early years had gravely impressed [his]606-endymion character . Though ambitious , [he]606-endymion was prudent ; and , though born to please and be pleased , [he]606-endymion was sedulous and self - restrained . Though naturally deeply interested in the fortunes of [[his]606-endymion political friends]4580-his political friends , and especially of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort and [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , a careful scrutiny of existing circumstances had prepared [him]606-endymion for an inevitable change ; and , remembering what was [their]4581-their position but a few years back , [he]606-endymion felt that [[his]606-endymion sister]1096-his sister and [himself]606-endymion should be reconciled to [their]4581-their altered lot , and be content . [She]1096-his sister would still be [a peeress]4583-a peeress , and [the happy wife of [an illustrious man]4585-an illustrious man]4584-the happy wife of an illustrious man ; and [he]606-endymion [himself]606-endymion , though [he]606-endymion would have to relapse into the drudgery of a public office , would meet duties the discharge of which was once the object of [his]606-endymion ambition , coupled now with an adequate income and with [many friends]1748-many friends . And among [those friends]4587-those friends , there were none with whom [he]606-endymion maintained [his]606-endymion relations more intimately than with [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels . [He]606-endymion was often [[their]4581-their guest]4588-their guest both in [town]6995-town and at [Hainault]111-hainault , and [he]606-endymion met [them]4581-their frequently in society , always at the receptions of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort and [[his]606-endymion sister]1096-his sister . [Zenobia]335-zenobia used sometimes to send [him]606-endymion a card ; but these condescending recognitions of late had ceased , particularly as [the great dame]4591-the great dame heard [he]606-endymion was “ always at that [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris ’s . ”[4591-the great dame] One of the social incidents of [his]606-endymion circle , not the least interesting to [him]606-endymion , was the close attendance of [Adriana]481-adriana and [[her]481-adriana mother]1374-her mother on the ministrations of [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort . [They]4593-they had become among [the most devoted of [[his]606-endymion flock]4595-his flock]4594-the most devoted of his flock ; and this , too , when the rapid and startling development of [his]606-endymion sacred offices had so alarmed [the easy , though sagacious , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]4596-the easy , though sagacious , lord roehampton , that [he]606-endymion had absolutely expressed [his]606-endymion wish to [Myra]466-myra that [she]466-myra should rarely attend [them]4593-they , and , indeed , gradually altogether drop a habit which might ultimately compromise [her]466-myra . [Berengaria]504-berengaria had long ago quitted [him]606-endymion . This was attributed to [her]504-berengaria reputed caprice , yet it was not so . “ [I]504-berengaria like [a man]807-a man to be practical , ”[504-berengaria] [she]504-berengaria said . “ When [I]504-berengaria asked for a deanery for [him]807-a man the other day , [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister said [he]3975-the prime minister could hardly make [a man]807-a man [a dean who believed in the Real Presence]8878-a dean who believed in the real presence . ”[504-berengaria] [[Nigel]548-lord montfort ’s church]4597-nigel ’s church , however , was more crowded than ever , and [a large body of [the clergy]1109-the clergy]4598-a large body of the clergy began to look upon [him]606-endymion as [the coming man]4600-the coming man . Towards the end of the year the “ great coup in foreign affairs , ”[4598-a large body of the clergy] which [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had long brooded over , and indeed foreseen , occurred , and took [the world , who were all thinking of something else]4601-the world , who were all thinking of something else , entirely by surprise . A tripartite alliance of great powers had suddenly started into life ; [the Egyptian host]4602-the egyptian host was swept from [the conquered plains of [Asia Minor]219-asia minor]4603-the conquered plains of asia minor and [Syria]220-syria by English blue - jackets ; [St. Jean d’Acre]609-st. jean d’acre , which had baffled [the great Napoleon]4604-the great napoleon , was bombarded and taken by [a British fleet]4605-a british fleet ; and the whole fortunes of [the world]6658-the world in a moment seemed changed , and permanently changed . “ [I]335-zenobia am glad it did not occur in the season , ”[335-zenobia] said [Zenobia]335-zenobia . “ [I]335-zenobia really could not stand [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort if it were May. ”[335-zenobia] [The ministry]6702-the ministry was elate , and [their]4608-their Christmas was right merrie . There seemed good cause for this . It was a triumph of diplomatic skill , national valour , and administrative energy . [Myra]466-myra was prouder of [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband than ever , and , amid all the excitement , [he]986-her husband smiled on [her]466-myra with sunny fondness . [Everybody]6694-everybody congratulated [her]466-myra . [She]466-myra gave a little reception before the holidays , to which [everybody]6694-everybody came who was in [town]6995-town or passing through . Even [Zenobia]335-zenobia appeared ; but [she]466-myra stayed a very short time , talking very rapidly . [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan paid [his]356-prince florestan grave devoirs , with a gaze which seemed always to search into [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s inmost heart , yet never lingering about [her]466-myra ; and [Waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic]4613-waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic , for [he]4613-waldershare , full of wondrous compliments and conceits , and really enthusiastic ever sympathised with action ; and [Imogene]420-imogene , gorgeous with the Beaumaris sapphires ; and [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , who kissed [[his]326-mr. wilton hostess]3888-his hostess ’s hand , and [Adriana]481-adriana , who kissed [her]481-adriana cheek . “ [I]469-mr. neuchatel tell [you]469-mr. neuchatel what , [Mr. Endymion]425-endymion , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “ [you]469-mr. neuchatel should make [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort [[your]469-mr. neuchatel Chancellor of [the Exchequer]7652-the exchequer]8879-your chancellor of the exchequer , and then [[your]469-mr. neuchatel government]8881-your government might perhaps go on a little . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] But , as [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole observed , with much originality , at [the Carlton]58-the carlton , [they]4615-they were dancing on a volcano . It was December , and the harvest was not yet all got in , the spring corn had never grown , and the wheat was rusty ; there was , [he]610-mr. tadpole well knew , another deficiency in the revenue , to be counted by [millions]4616-millions ; [wise men]8766-wise men shook [their]8766-wise men heads and said the trade was leaving [the country]6643-the country , and it was rumoured that [the whole population of [Paisley]214-paisley]4619-the whole population of paisley lived on the rates . “ [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort thinks that something must be done about the corn laws , ”[504-berengaria] murmured [Berengaria]504-berengaria one day to [Endymion]425-endymion , rather crestfallen ; “ but [they]4615-they will try sugar and timber first . [I]504-berengaria think it all nonsense , but nonsense is sometimes necessary . ”[504-berengaria] This was the first warning of that famous budget of 1841 which led to such vast consequences , and which , directly or indirectly , gave such a new form and colour to English politics . [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton and [[his]326-mr. wilton friends]844-his friends were at length all - powerful in [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet , because , in reality , there was [nobody]2478-nobody to oppose [them]4615-they . [The vessel]4623-the vessel was waterlogged . [The premier]2980-the premier shrugged [his]2980-the premier shoulders ; and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort said , “ [We]6702-the ministry may as well try it , because the alternative is , [we]6702-the ministry shall have to resign . ”[499-lady montfort] Affairs went on badly for [the ministry]6702-the ministry during the early part of the session . [They]6702-the ministry were more than once in a minority , and on Irish questions , which then deeply interested [the country]6643-the country ; but [they]6702-the ministry had resolved that [their]6702-the ministry fate should be decided by [their]6702-the ministry financial measures , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton and [[his]326-mr. wilton friends]844-his friends were still sanguine as to the result . On the last day of April [the Chancellor of the Exchequer]4628-the chancellor of the exchequer introduced the budget , and proposed to provide for the deficiency by reducing the protective duties on sugar and timber . A few days after , [the leader of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]4177-the leader of the house of commons [himself]4177-the leader of the house of commons announced a change in the corn laws , and the intended introduction of grain at various - priced duties per quarter . Then commenced the struggle of a month . Ultimately , [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel [himself]4177-the leader of the house of commons gave notice of a resolution of want of confidence in [the ministry]6702-the ministry ; and after a week ’s debate , it was carried , in [an almost complete house]4632-an almost complete house , by a majority of one ! It was generally supposed that [the ministry]6702-the ministry would immediately resign . [Their]6702-the ministry new measures had not revived [their]6702-the ministry popularity , and [the parliament in which [they]6702-the ministry had been condemned]4634-the parliament in which they had been condemned had been elected under [their]6702-the ministry own advice and influence . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had even told [Endymion]425-endymion to get [their]6702-the ministry papers in order ; and all around [the somewhat dejected private secretary]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary there were unmistakable signs of that fatal flitting which is peculiarly sickening to [the youthful politician]4636-the youthful politician . [He]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary was breakfasting in [[his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary rooms]2477-his rooms at [the Albany]8193-the albany with not a good appetite . Although [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary had for some time contemplated the possibility of such changes — and contemplated them , as [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary thought , with philosophy — when it came to reality and practice , [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary found [his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary spirit was by no means so calm , or [his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary courage so firm , as [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary had counted on . The charms of office arrayed [themselves]6702-the ministry before [him]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary . The social influence , the secret information , the danger , the dexterity , the ceaseless excitement , the delights of patronage which [everybody]6694-everybody affects to disregard , the power of benefiting [others]728-others , and often the worthy and unknown which is a real joy — in eight - and - forty hours or so , all these , to which [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary had now been used for some time , and which with [his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary plastic disposition had become a second nature , were to vanish , and probably never return . Why should [they]6702-the ministry ? [He]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary took the gloomiest view of the future , and [his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary inward soul acknowledged that [the man]6875-the man [the country]6643-the country wanted was [Peel]332-peel . Why might [he]332-peel not govern as long as [Pitt]340-hurstley ? [He]332-peel probably would . [Peel]332-peel ! [[[his]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary father]788-his father ’s friend]4644-his father ’s friend ! And this led to a train of painful but absorbing memories , and [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary sat musing and abstracted , fiddling with an idle egg - spoon . [[His]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary servant]2475-his servant came in with a note , which [he]4635-the somewhat dejected private secretary eagerly opened . It ran thus : “ [I]2475-his servant must see [you]425-endymion instantly . [I]2475-his servant am here in [the brougham]8882-the brougham , [Cork Street]221-cork street end . Come directly . B. M. ”[2475-his servant] [Endymion]425-endymion had to walk up half [the Albany]173-the albany , and marked [the brougham]8882-the brougham the whole way . There was in it an eager and radiant face . “ [You]425-endymion had better get in , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ for in these stirring times [some of the enemy]8883-some of the enemy may be passing . And now , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort continued , when the door was fairly shut , “ [nobody]2478-nobody knows it , not [five people]8885-five people . [They]8885-five people are going to dissolve . ”[499-lady montfort] “ To dissolve ! ”[425-endymion] exclaimed [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Will that help [us]8886-we ? ”[425-endymion] “ Very likely , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . “ [We]8886-we have had [our]8886-we share of bad luck , and now [we]8886-we may throw in . Cheap bread is a fine cry . Indeed it is too shocking that there should be laws which add to the price of what [everybody]6694-everybody agrees is the staff of life . But [you]425-endymion do nothing but stare , [Endymion]425-endymion ; [I]504-berengaria thought [you]425-endymion would be in a state of the greatest excitement ! ”[504-berengaria] “ [I]425-endymion am rather stunned than excited . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , but [you]425-endymion must not be stunned , [you]425-endymion must act . This is a crisis for [[our]8886-we party]6642-our party , but it is something more for [you]425-endymion . It is [your]425-endymion climacteric . [They]6642-our party may lose ; but [you]425-endymion must win , if [you]425-endymion will only bestir [yourself]425-endymion . See the whips directly , and get the most certain seat [you]425-endymion can . Nothing must prevent [your]425-endymion being in [the new parliament]1167-the new parliament . ”[504-berengaria] “ [I]425-endymion see everything to prevent it , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [I]425-endymion have no means of getting into parliament — no means of any kind . ”[425-endymion] “ Means must be found , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [We]8886-we can not stop now to talk about means . That would be a mere waste of time . The thing must be done . [I]499-lady montfort am now going to [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister , to consult with [her]6987-your sister . All [you]425-endymion have got to do is to make up [your]425-endymion mind that [you]425-endymion will be in the next parliament , and [you]425-endymion will succeed ; for everything in [this world]6716-this world depends upon will . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]425-endymion think everything in [this world]6716-this world depends upon [woman]1121-woman , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ It is the same thing , ”[504-berengaria] said [Berengaria]504-berengaria . [Adriana]481-adriana was with [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort when [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was announced . [Adriana]481-adriana came to console ; but [she]481-adriana [herself]481-adriana was not without solace , for , if there were a change of government , [she]481-adriana would see more of [[her]481-adriana friend]2053-her friend . “ Well ; [I]499-lady montfort was prepared for it , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ [I]499-lady montfort have always been expecting something ever since what [they]8894-they called [the Bed - Chamber Plot]8895-the bed - chamber plot . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well ; it gave [us]8896-us two years , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “ and [we]8896-us are not out yet . ”[499-lady montfort] Here were [three women]4648-three women , young , beautiful , and powerful , and [all friends of [Endymion]425-endymion]4649-all friends of endymion — [real friends]4650-real friends . Property does not consist merely of [parks]4651-parks and [palaces]8202-palaces , [broad acres]4653-broad acres , funds in many forms , services of plate , and collections of pictures . The affections of the heart are property , and the sympathy of [the right person]4654-the right person is often worth a good estate . [These three charming women]4655-these three charming women were cordial , and embraced [each other]916-each other when [they]4655-these three charming women met ; but the conversation flagged , and the penetrating eye of [Myra]466-myra read in the countenance of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort the urgent need of confidence . “ So , dearest [Adriana]481-adriana , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ [we]4657-we will drive out together at three o’clock . [I]499-lady montfort will call on [you]481-adriana . ”[499-lady montfort] And [Adriana]481-adriana disappeared . “ [You]499-lady montfort know it ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort when [they]4657-we were alone . “ Of course [you]499-lady montfort know it . Besides , [I]499-lady montfort know [you]499-lady montfort know it . What [I]499-lady montfort have come about is this ; [[your]499-lady montfort brother]7296-your brother must be in the new parliament . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]466-myra have not seen [him]7296-your brother ; [I]466-myra have not mentioned it to [him]7296-your brother , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra , somewhat hesitatingly . “ [I]499-lady montfort have seen [him]7296-your brother ; [I]499-lady montfort have mentioned it to [him]7296-your brother , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort decidedly . “ [He]7296-your brother makes difficulties ; there must be none . [He]7296-your brother will consult [you]499-lady montfort . [I]499-lady montfort came on at once that [you]499-lady montfort might be prepared . No difficulty must be admitted . [His]7296-your brother future depends on it . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort live for [his]7296-your brother future , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ [He]7296-your brother will talk to [you]499-lady montfort about money . These things always cost money . As a general rule , [nobody]2478-nobody has money who ought to have it . [I]499-lady montfort know dear [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort is very kind to [you]499-lady montfort ; but , all [his]7296-your brother life , [he]7296-your brother never had too much money at [his]7296-your brother command ; though why , [I]499-lady montfort never could make out . And [[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord has always had too much money ; but [I]499-lady montfort do not much care to talk to [him]7296-your brother about these affairs . The thing must be done . What is the use of a diamond necklace if [you]499-lady montfort can not help [a friend]706-a friend into [parliament]776-parliament ? But all [I]499-lady montfort want to know now is that [you]499-lady montfort will throw no difficulties in [his]7296-your brother way . Help [him]7296-your brother , too , if [you]499-lady montfort can . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]466-myra wish [Endymion]425-endymion had married , ”[466-myra] replied [Myra]466-myra . “ Well ; [I]499-lady montfort do not see how that would help affairs , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Besides , [I]499-lady montfort dislike [married men]8902-married men . [They]8902-married men are very uninteresting . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort mean , [I]499-lady montfort wish , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort musingly , “ that [he]7296-your brother had made a great match . ”[499-lady montfort] “ That is not very easy , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ and great matches are generally failures . [All the married heiresses]8903-all the married heiresses [I]499-lady montfort have known have shipwrecked . ”[499-lady montfort] “ And yet it is possible to marry [an heiress]866-an heiress and love [her]866-an heiress , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra . “ It is possible , but very improbable . ”[466-myra] “ [I]499-lady montfort think one might easily love [the person who has just left the room]8905-the person who has just left the room . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Adriana]481-adriana . Do not [you]481-adriana agree with [me]466-myra ? ”[466-myra] “ [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel will never marry , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ unless [she]502-miss neuchatel loses [her]502-miss neuchatel fortune . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well ; do [you]481-adriana know , [I]499-lady montfort have sometimes thought that [she]502-miss neuchatel liked [Endymion]425-endymion ? [I]499-lady montfort never could encourage such a feeling ; and [Endymion]425-endymion , [I]499-lady montfort am sure , would not . [I]499-lady montfort wish , [I]499-lady montfort almost wish , ”[499-lady montfort] added [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , trying to speak with playfulness , “ that [you]481-adriana would use [your]481-adriana magic influence , dear [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and bring it about . [He]425-endymion would soon get into parliament then . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort have tried to marry [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel once , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , with a mantling cheek , “ and [I]499-lady montfort am glad to say [I]499-lady montfort did not succeed . [My]499-lady montfort match - making is over . ”[499-lady montfort] There was a dead silence ; one of those still moments which almost seem inconsistent with life , certainly with the presence of [more than one human being]4658-more than one human being . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort seemed buried in deep thought . [She]499-lady montfort was quite abstracted , [her]499-lady montfort eyes fixed , and fixed upon the ground . All the history of [her]499-lady montfort life passed through [her]499-lady montfort brain — all the history of [their]4659-their lives ; from [the nursery]4660-the nursery to this proud moment , proud even with all its searching anxiety . And yet the period of silence could be counted almost by seconds . Suddenly [she]499-lady montfort looked up with a flushed cheek and a dazed look , and said , “ It must be done . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort sprang forward with a glance radiant with hope and energy , and kissed [her]499-lady montfort on both cheeks . “ [Dearest Lady Roehampton]611-dearest lady roehampton , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort exclaimed , “ dearest [Myra]466-myra ! [I]499-lady montfort knew [you]466-myra would agree with [me]499-lady montfort . Yes ! it must be done . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]466-myra will see [him]8906-him perhaps before [I]466-myra do ? ”[466-myra] inquired [Myra]466-myra rather hesitatingly . “ [I]499-lady montfort see [him]8906-him every day at the same time , ”[499-lady montfort] replied [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [He]8906-him generally walks down to [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons with [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and when [they]8908-they have answered questions , and [he]8906-him has got all the news of the lobby , [he]8906-him comes to [me]499-lady montfort . [I]499-lady montfort always manage to get [home]726-home from [my]499-lady montfort drive to give [him]8906-him half an hour before dinner . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort drove off to [the private residence of [the Secretary of [the Treasury]766-the treasury]8140-the secretary of the treasury , who was of course in the great secret]4661-the private residence of the secretary of the treasury , who was of course in the great secret . [She]499-lady montfort looked over [his]8140-the secretary of the treasury lists , examined [his]8140-the secretary of the treasury books , and seemed to have as much acquaintance with electioneering details as [that wily and experienced gentleman]4664-that wily and experienced gentleman [himself]8140-the secretary of the treasury . “ Is there anything [I]499-lady montfort can do ? ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort repeatedly inquired ; “ command [me]499-lady montfort without compunction . Is it any use giving any parties ? Can [I]499-lady montfort write any letters ? Can [I]499-lady montfort see [anybody]7364-anybody ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ If [you]499-lady montfort could stir up [[my]4665-the secretary lord]7235-my lord a little ? ”[4665-the secretary] said [the secretary]4665-the secretary inquiringly . “ Well , that is difficult , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ perhaps impossible . But [you]499-lady montfort have all [his]8140-the secretary of the treasury influence , and when there is a point that presses [you]499-lady montfort must let [me]499-lady montfort know . ”[499-lady montfort] “ If [he]8140-the secretary of the treasury would only speak to [[his]8140-the secretary of the treasury agents]8912-his agents ? ”[4665-the secretary] said [the secretary]4665-the secretary , “ but [they]8912-his agents say [he]8140-the secretary of the treasury will not , and [he]8140-the secretary of the treasury has a terrible fellow in — — shire , who [I]4665-the secretary hear is one of [the stewards]8913-the stewards for a dinner to [Sir Robert]332-peel . ”[4665-the secretary] “ [I]499-lady montfort have stopped all that , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ That was [Odo]595-odo ’s doing , who is [himself]8140-the secretary of the treasury not very sound ; full of prejudices about [O’Connell]368-o’connell , and all that stuff . But [he]8140-the secretary of the treasury must go with [[his]8140-the secretary of the treasury party]1511-his party . [You]499-lady montfort need not fear about [him]8140-the secretary of the treasury . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well ! it is a leap in the dark , ”[4665-the secretary] said [the secretary]4665-the secretary . “ Oh ! no , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ all will go right . [A starving people]8915-a starving people must be in favour of [a government who will give [them]8915-a starving people bread for nothing]8916-a government who will give them bread for nothing . By the by , there is one thing , [[my]499-lady montfort dear]6649-my dear [Mr. Secretary]425-endymion , [you]425-endymion must remember . [I]499-lady montfort must have one seat , a certain seat , reserved for [my]499-lady montfort nomination . ”[499-lady montfort] “ A certain seat in these days is a rare gem , ”[4665-the secretary] said [the secretary]4665-the secretary . “ Yes , but [I]499-lady montfort must have it nevertheless , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [I]499-lady montfort do n’t care about the cost or the trouble — but it must be certain . ”[499-lady montfort] Then [she]499-lady montfort went [home]726-home and wrote a line to [Endymion]425-endymion , to tell [him]425-endymion that it was all settled , that [she]499-lady montfort had seen [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , who agreed with [her]499-lady montfort that it must be done , and that [she]499-lady montfort had called on [the Secretary of the Treasury]8140-the secretary of the treasury , and had secured a certain seat . “ [I]499-lady montfort wish [you]425-endymion could come to luncheon , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort added , “ but [I]499-lady montfort suppose that is impossible ; [you]425-endymion are always so busy . Why were [you]425-endymion not in [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office ? [I]499-lady montfort am now going to call on [the Tory women]8919-the tory women to see how [they]8919-the tory women look , but [I]499-lady montfort shall be at [home]726-home a good while before seven , and of course count on seeing [you]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] In the meantime , [Endymion]425-endymion by no means shared the pleasurable excitement of [[his]425-endymion fair friend]4672-his fair friend . [His]4673-his was an agitated walk from [the Albany]8193-the albany to [Whitehall]67-whitehall , where [he]425-endymion resumed [his]425-endymion duties moody and disquieted . There was a large correspondence this morning , which was a distraction and a relief , until the bell of [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton sounded , and [he]425-endymion was in attendance on [[his]425-endymion chief]1660-his chief . “ It is a great secret , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ but [I]326-mr. wilton think [I]326-mr. wilton ought to tell [you]425-endymion ; instead of resigning , [the government]818-the government have decided to dissolve . [I]326-mr. wilton think it a mistake , but [I]326-mr. wilton stand by [[my]326-mr. wilton friends]6710-my friends . [They]6710-my friends believe the Irish vote will be very large , and with cheap bread will carry [us]8923-we through . [I]326-mr. wilton think the stronger [we]8923-we shall be in [Ireland]74-ireland the weaker [we]8923-we shall be in [England]7-england , and [I]326-mr. wilton doubt whether [our]8923-we cheap bread will be cheap enough . These [Manchester]33-manchester associations have altered the aspect of affairs . [I]326-mr. wilton have been thinking a good deal about [your]425-endymion position . [I]326-mr. wilton should like , before [we]8923-we broke up , to have seen [you]425-endymion provided for by [some permanent office of importance in which [you]425-endymion might have been useful to [the state]1022-the state]8924-some permanent office of importance in which you might have been useful to the state , but it is difficult to manage these things suddenly . However , now [we]8923-we have time at any rate to look about [us]8923-we . Still , if [I]326-mr. wilton could have seen [you]425-endymion permanently attached to [this office]8926-this office in a responsible position , [I]326-mr. wilton should have been glad . [I]326-mr. wilton impressed upon [the chief]6623-the chief yesterday that [you]425-endymion are most fit for it . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ Oh ! do not think of [me]499-lady montfort , [dear sir]3222-dear sir ; [you]425-endymion have been always too kind to [me]499-lady montfort . [I]499-lady montfort shall be content with [my]499-lady montfort lot . All [I]499-lady montfort shall regret is ceasing to serve [you]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] [[Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s carriage]4676-lady montfort ’s carriage drove up to [Montfort House]180-montfort house just as [Endymion]425-endymion reached the door . [She]499-lady montfort took [his]425-endymion arm with eagerness ; [she]499-lady montfort seemed breathless with excitement . “ [I]499-lady montfort fear [I]499-lady montfort am very late , but if [you]425-endymion had gone away [I]499-lady montfort should never have pardoned [you]425-endymion . [I]499-lady montfort have been kept by listening to all the new appointments from [Lady Bellasyse]612-lady bellasyse . [They]8929-they quite think [we]8930-we are out ; [you]425-endymion may be sure [I]499-lady montfort did not deny it . [I]499-lady montfort have so much to tell [you]425-endymion . Come into [[[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord ’s room]8932-my lord ’s room ; [he]7235-my lord is away fishing . Think of fishing at such a crisis ! [I]499-lady montfort can not tell [you]425-endymion how pleased [I]499-lady montfort was with [my]499-lady montfort visit to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort quite agreed with [me]499-lady montfort in everything . ‘ It must be done , ’ [she]499-lady montfort said . How very right ! and [I]499-lady montfort have almost done it . [I]499-lady montfort will have a certain seat ; no chances . Let [us]8930-we have something to fall back upon . If not in [office]6714-office [we]8930-we shall be in opposition . [All men]7242-all men must sometime or other be in opposition . There [you]425-endymion will form [yourself]425-endymion . It is a great thing to have had some official experience . It will save [you]425-endymion from [[mares]8935-mares ’ nests]8936-mares ’ nests , and [I]499-lady montfort will give parties without end , and never rest till [I]499-lady montfort see [you]425-endymion [prime minister]6997-prime minister . ”[499-lady montfort] So [she]4677-i threw [herself]4677-i into [[her]4677-i husband]986-her husband ’s easy chair , tossed [her]4677-i parasol on the table , and then [she]4677-i said , “ But what is the matter with [you]425-endymion , [Endymion]425-endymion ? [you]425-endymion look quite sad . [You]425-endymion do not mean [you]425-endymion really take [our]8938-our defeat — which is not certain yet — so much to heart . Believe [me]4677-i , opposition has its charms ; indeed , [I]4677-i sometimes think the principal reason why [I]4677-i have enjoyed [our]8938-our ministerial life so much is , that it has been from the first a perpetual struggle for existence . ”[4677-i] “ [I]425-endymion do not pretend to be quite indifferent to the probably impending change , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ but [I]4677-i can not say there is anything about it which would affect [my]4677-i feelings very deeply . ”[4677-i] “ What is it , then ? ”[4677-i] “ It is this business about which [you]425-endymion and [Myra]466-myra are so kindly interesting [yourselves]8938-our , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion with some emotion ; “ [I]425-endymion do not think [I]425-endymion could go into parliament . ”[425-endymion] “ Not go into parliament ! ”[499-lady montfort] exclaimed [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Why , what are [men]1114-men made for except to go into parliament ? [I]499-lady montfort am indeed astounded . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]425-endymion do not disparage parliament , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ much the reverse . It is a life that [I]425-endymion think would suit [me]425-endymion , and [I]425-endymion have often thought the day might come ”[425-endymion] — — “ The day has come , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ and not a bit too soon . [Mr. Fox]387-mr. fox went in before [he]387-mr. fox was of age , and [all young men of spirit]8940-all young men of spirit should do the same . Why ! [you]425-endymion are two - and - twenty ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ It is not [my]425-endymion age , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion hesitatingly ; “ [I]425-endymion am not afraid about that , for from the life which [I]425-endymion have led of late years , [I]425-endymion know a good deal about [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . ”[425-endymion] “ Then what is it , [dear Endymion]425-endymion ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort impatiently . “ It will make a great change in [my]425-endymion life , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion calmly , but with earnestness , “ and one which [I]425-endymion do not feel justified in accepting . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]499-lady montfort repeat to [you]425-endymion , that [you]425-endymion need give [yourself]425-endymion no anxiety about the seat , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ It will not cost [you]425-endymion a shilling . [I]499-lady montfort and [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister have arranged all that . As [she]499-lady montfort very wisely said , ‘ It must be done , ’ and it is done . All [you]425-endymion have to do is to write an address , and make plenty of speeches , and [you]425-endymion are M.P. for life , or as long as [you]425-endymion like . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Possibly ; [a parliamentary adventurer]8943-a parliamentary adventurer , [I]425-endymion might swim or [I]425-endymion might sink ; the chances are it would be the latter , for storms would arise , when [those disappear who have no root in [the country]6643-the country]8944-those disappear who have no root in the country , and no fortune to secure [them]8944-those disappear who have no root in the country breathing time and a future . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort did not expect , when [you]425-endymion handed [me]499-lady montfort out of [[my]499-lady montfort carriage]8263-my carriage to - day , that [I]499-lady montfort was going to listen to a homily on prudence . ”[499-lady montfort] “ It is not very romantic , [I]425-endymion own , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ but [my]499-lady montfort prudence is at any rate not a commonplace caught up from copy - books . [I]499-lady montfort am only two - and - twenty , but [I]499-lady montfort have had some experience , and it has been very bitter . [I]499-lady montfort have spoken to [you]425-endymion , [dearest lady]8947-dearest lady , sometimes of [my]499-lady montfort earlier life , for [I]499-lady montfort wished [you]425-endymion to be acquainted with it , but [I]499-lady montfort observed also [you]425-endymion always seemed to shrink from such confidence , and [I]499-lady montfort ceased from touching on what [I]499-lady montfort saw did not interest [you]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Quite a mistake . It greatly interested [me]499-lady montfort . [I]499-lady montfort know all about [you]425-endymion and everything . [I]499-lady montfort know [you]425-endymion were not always [a clerk in [a public office]7443-a public office]4216-a clerk in a public office , but [the spoiled child of splendour]8950-the spoiled child of splendour . [I]499-lady montfort know [[your]425-endymion father]6930-your father was [a dear good man]8952-a dear good man , but [he]6930-your father made a mistake , and followed [the Duke of [Wellington]17-wellington]370-the duke of wellington instead of [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning . Had [he]6930-your father not , [he]6930-your father would probably be alive now , and certainly [Secretary of State]3113-secretary of state , like [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton . But [you]425-endymion must not make a mistake , [Endymion]425-endymion . [My]499-lady montfort business in life , and [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister ’s too , is to prevent [your]425-endymion making mistakes . And [you]425-endymion are on the eve of making a very great one if [you]425-endymion lose this golden opportunity . Do not think of the past ; [you]425-endymion dwell on it too much . Be like [me]499-lady montfort , live in the present , and when [you]425-endymion dream , dream of the future . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Ah ! the present would be adequate , it would be fascination , if [I]425-endymion always had such a companion as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , shaking [his]425-endymion head . “ What surprises [me]499-lady montfort most , what indeed astounds [me]499-lady montfort , is that [Myra]466-myra should join in this counsel — [Myra]466-myra , who knows all , and who has felt it perhaps deeper even than [I]499-lady montfort did . But [I]499-lady montfort will not obtrude these thoughts on [you]425-endymion , best and dearest of [friends]7075-friends . [I]499-lady montfort ought not to have made to [you]425-endymion the allusions to [my]499-lady montfort private position which [I]499-lady montfort have done , but it seemed to [me]499-lady montfort the only way to explain [my]499-lady montfort conduct , otherwise inexplicable . ”[499-lady montfort] “ And to whom ought [you]425-endymion to say these things if not to [me]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ whom [you]425-endymion called just now [[your]425-endymion best and dearest friend]8956-your best and dearest friend ? [I]499-lady montfort wish to be such to [you]425-endymion . Perhaps [I]499-lady montfort have been too eager , but , at any rate , it was eagerness for [your]425-endymion welfare . Let [us]8957-us then be calm . Speak to [me]499-lady montfort as [you]425-endymion would to [Myra]466-myra . [I]499-lady montfort can not be [[your]425-endymion twin]8958-your twin , but [I]499-lady montfort can be [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister in feeling . ”[499-lady montfort] [He]4679-i took [her]499-lady montfort hand and gently pressed it to [his]4679-i lips ; [his]4679-i eyes would have been bedewed , had not the dreadful sorrows and trials of [his]4679-i life much checked [his]4679-i native susceptibility . Then speaking in a serious tone , [he]4679-i said , “ [I]4679-i am not without ambition , dearest [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; [I]4679-i have had visions which would satisfy even [you]499-lady montfort ; but partly from [my]4679-i temperament , still more perhaps from the vicissitudes of [my]4679-i life , [I]4679-i have considerable waiting powers . [I]4679-i think if [one]6769-one is patient and watches , all will come of which [one]6769-one is capable ; but [no one]6647-no one can be [patient who is not independent]8963-patient who is not independent . [My]4679-i wants are moderate , but [their]8964-their fulfilment must be certain . The break - up of [the government]818-the government , which deprives [me]4679-i of [my]4679-i salary as [a private secretary]3617-a private secretary , deprives [me]4679-i of luxuries which [I]4679-i can do without — a horse , a brougham , a stall at the play , a flower in [my]4679-i button - hole — but [[my]4679-i clerkship]8967-my clerkship is [my]4679-i freehold . As long as [I]4679-i possess it , [I]4679-i can study , [I]4679-i can work , [I]4679-i can watch and comprehend all the machinery of government . [I]4679-i can move in society , without which [a public man]1944-a public man , whatever [his]1944-a public man talents or acquirements , is in life playing at [blind - man]8969-blind - man ’s buff . [I]4679-i must sacrifice this citadel of [my]4679-i life if [I]4679-i go into parliament . Do not be offended , therefore , if [I]4679-i say to [you]8970-you , as [I]4679-i shall say to [Myra]466-myra , [I]4679-i have made up [my]4679-i mind not to surrender it . It is true [I]4679-i have the misfortune to be a year older than [Charles Fox]613-charles fox when [he]613-charles fox entered [the senate]1008-the senate , but even with this great disadvantage [I]4679-i am sometimes conceited enough to believe that [I]4679-i shall succeed , and to back [myself]4679-i against the field . ”[4679-i] [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare was delighted when the great secret was out , and [he]442-waldershare found that [the ministry]6702-the ministry intended to dissolve , and not resign . It was on a Monday that [Lord John Russell]419-lord john russell made this announcement , and [Waldershare]442-waldershare met [Endymion]425-endymion in [the lobby of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]4681-the lobby of the house of commons . “ [I]425-endymion congratulate [you]425-endymion , [[my]425-endymion dear boy]7284-my dear boy ; [[your]425-endymion fellows]8973-your fellows , at least , have pluck . If [they]8973-your fellows lose , which [I]425-endymion think [they]8973-your fellows will , [they]8973-your fellows will have gained at least three months of power , and irresponsible power . Why ! [they]8973-your fellows may do anything in the interval , and no doubt will . [You]425-endymion will see ; [they]8973-your fellows will make [their]8973-your fellows chargers consuls . It beats the Bed - Chamber Plot , and [I]425-endymion always admired that . One hundred days ! Why , [the Second Empire]8974-the second empire lasted only one hundred days . But what days ! what excitement ! [They]8973-your fellows were worth a hundred years at [Elba]222-elba . ”[425-endymion] “ [[Your]425-endymion friends]8975-your friends do not seem quite so pleased as [you]425-endymion are , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [[My]425-endymion friends]6710-my friends , as [you]425-endymion call [them]6710-my friends , are [old fogies]8977-old fogies , and want to divide the spoil among [the ancient hands]8978-the ancient hands . It will be a great thing for [Peel]332-peel to get rid of [some of [these old friends]8980-these old friends]8979-some of these old friends . A dissolution permits [the powerful]8981-the powerful to show [their]8981-the powerful power . There is [Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , for example ; now [he]8982-he will have an opportunity of letting [them]8975-your friends know who [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris is . [I]425-endymion have a dream ; [he]8982-he must be [Master of the Horse]8983-master of the horse . [I]425-endymion shall never rest till [I]425-endymion see [Imogene]420-imogene riding in [that golden coach]8984-that golden coach , and breaking the line with all the honours of [royalty]3866-royalty . ”[425-endymion] “ [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , ”[4683-the editor of a newspaper] said [the editor of a newspaper]4683-the editor of a newspaper , seizing [his]4683-the editor of a newspaper watched - for opportunity as [Waldershare]442-waldershare and [Endymion]425-endymion separated , “ do [you]425-endymion think [you]425-endymion could favour [me]4683-the editor of a newspaper this evening with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s address ? [We]4684-we have always supported [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s views on the corn laws , and if put clearly and powerfully before [the country]6643-the country at this junction , the effect might be great , perhaps even , if sustained , decisive . ”[4683-the editor of a newspaper] Eight - and - forty hours and more had elapsed since the conversation between [Endymion]425-endymion and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; [they]4684-we had not been happy days . For the first time during [their]4684-we acquaintance there had been constraint and embarrassment between [them]4684-we . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort no longer opposed [his]425-endymion views , but [she]499-lady montfort did not approve them . [She]499-lady montfort avoided the subject ; [she]499-lady montfort looked uninterested in all that was going on around [her]499-lady montfort ; talked of joining [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord and going a - fishing ; felt [he]425-endymion was right in [his]425-endymion views of life . “ Dear [Simon]552-simon was always right , ”[499-lady montfort] and then [she]499-lady montfort sighed , and then [she]499-lady montfort shrugged [her]499-lady montfort pretty shoulders . [Endymion]425-endymion , though [he]425-endymion called on [her]499-lady montfort as usual , found there was nothing to converse about ; politics seemed tacitly forbidden , and when [he]425-endymion attempted small talk [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort seemed absent — and once absolutely yawned . What amazed [Endymion]425-endymion still more was , that , under these rather distressing circumstances , [he]425-endymion did not find adequate support and sympathy in [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort did not question the propriety of [his]425-endymion decision , but [she]499-lady montfort seemed quite as unhappy and as dissatisfied as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ What [you]425-endymion say , [dearest Endymion]425-endymion , is quite unanswerable , and [I]499-lady montfort alone perhaps can really know that ; but what [I]499-lady montfort feel is , [I]499-lady montfort have failed in life . [My]499-lady montfort dream was to secure [you]425-endymion greatness , and now , when the first occasion arrives , it seems [I]499-lady montfort am more than powerless . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Dearest sister]8987-dearest sister ! [you]425-endymion have done so much for [me]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Nothing , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “ what [I]499-lady montfort have done for [you]425-endymion would have been done by [every sister in [this metropolis]8989-this metropolis]8988-every sister in this metropolis . [I]499-lady montfort dreamed of other things ; [I]499-lady montfort fancied , with [my]499-lady montfort affection and [my]499-lady montfort will , [I]499-lady montfort could command events , and place [you]425-endymion on a pinnacle . [I]499-lady montfort see [my]499-lady montfort folly now ; [others]728-others have controlled [your]425-endymion life , not [I]499-lady montfort — as was most natural ; natural , but still bitter . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Dearest Myra]466-myra ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ It is so , [Endymion]425-endymion . Let [us]8991-us deceive [ourselves]8991-us no longer . [I]499-lady montfort ought not to have rested until [you]425-endymion were in a position which would have made [you]425-endymion [a master of [your]425-endymion destiny]8992-a master of your destiny . ”[499-lady montfort] “ But if there should be such a thing as destiny , it will not submit to the mastery of [man]6751-man . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Do not split words with [me]499-lady montfort ; [you]425-endymion know what [I]499-lady montfort mean ; [you]425-endymion feel what [I]499-lady montfort mean ; [I]499-lady montfort mean much more than [I]499-lady montfort say , and [you]425-endymion understand much more than [I]499-lady montfort say . [[My]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord told [me]499-lady montfort to ask [you]425-endymion to dine with [us]8995-us , if [you]425-endymion called , but [I]499-lady montfort will not ask [you]425-endymion . There is no joy in meeting at present . [I]499-lady montfort feel as [I]499-lady montfort felt in [our]8995-us last year at [Hurstley]340-hurstley . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Oh ! do n’t say that , dear [Myra]466-myra ! ”[499-lady montfort] and [Endymion]425-endymion sprang forward and kissed [her]4687-her very much . “ Trust [me]425-endymion ; all will come right ; a little patience , and all will come right . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]499-lady montfort have had patience enough in life , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “ years of patience , the most doleful , the most dreary , the most dark and tragical . And [I]499-lady montfort bore it all , and [I]499-lady montfort bore it well , because [I]499-lady montfort thought of [you]425-endymion , and had confidence in [you]425-endymion , and confidence in [your]425-endymion star ; and because , like [an idiot]8996-an idiot , [I]499-lady montfort had schooled [myself]499-lady montfort to believe that , if [I]499-lady montfort devoted [my]499-lady montfort will to [you]425-endymion , that star would triumph . ”[499-lady montfort] So , [the reader]4688-the reader will see , that [[our]4689-our hero]4690-our hero was not in a very serene and genial mood when [he]4690-our hero was buttonholed by [the editor in [the lobby]4692-the lobby]4691-the editor in the lobby , and , it is feared , [he]4690-our hero was unusually curt with [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman , which [editors]4694-editors do not like , and sometimes reward with a leading article in consequence , on the character and career of [[our]4689-our political chief]4695-our political chief , perhaps with some passing reference to [jacks - in - office]4696-jacks - in - office , and the superficial impertinence of [private secretaries]4433-private secretaries . [These wise and amiable speculators on public affairs]4698-these wise and amiable speculators on public affairs should , however , sometimes charitably remember that [even ministers]4699-even ministers have [their]4699-even ministers chagrins , and that the trained temper and imperturbable presence of mind of [[their]4699-even ministers aides]4700-their aides - [de - camp]4701-de - camp are not absolutely proof to all the infirmities of human nature . [Endymion]425-endymion had returned [home]726-home from [the lobby]4692-the lobby , depressed and dispirited . The last incident of [our]4689-our life shapes and colours [our]4689-our feelings . Ever since [he]425-endymion had settled in [London]10-london , [his]425-endymion life might be said to have been happy , gradually and greatly prosperous . The devotion of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister and the eminent position [she]1096-his sister had achieved , the friendship of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and the kindness of society , who had received [him]425-endymion with open arms , [his]425-endymion easy circumstances after painful narrowness of means , [his]425-endymion honourable and interesting position — these had been the chief among many other causes which had justly rendered [Endymion Ferrars]425-endymion [a satisfied and contented man]4705-a satisfied and contented man . And it was more than to be hoped that not one of these sources would be wanting in [his]425-endymion future . And yet [he]425-endymion felt dejected , even to unhappiness . [Myra]466-myra figured to [his]425-endymion painful consciousness only as deeply wounded in [her]466-myra feelings , and [he]425-endymion somehow the cause ; [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , from whom [he]425-endymion had never received anything but smiles and inspiring kindness , and witty raillery , and affectionate solicitude for [his]425-endymion welfare , offended and estranged . And as for [society]1025-society , perhaps it would make a great difference in [his]425-endymion position if [he]425-endymion were no longer [a private secretary to [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister]3618-a private secretary to a cabinet minister and only [a simple clerk]4709-a simple clerk ; [he]425-endymion could not , even at this melancholy moment , dwell on [his]425-endymion impending loss of income , though that increase at the time had occasioned [him]425-endymion , and [those who loved [him]425-endymion]4710-those who loved him , so much satisfaction . And yet was [he]425-endymion in fault ? Had [his]425-endymion decision been a narrow - minded and craven one ? [He]425-endymion could not bring [himself]425-endymion to believe so — [his]425-endymion conscience assured [him]425-endymion that [he]425-endymion had acted rightly . After all that [he]425-endymion had experienced , [he]425-endymion was prepared to welcome [an obscure]4711-an obscure , but could not endure a humiliating position . It was a long summer evening . [The House]929-the house had not sat after the announcement of [the ministers]7762-the ministers . The twilight lingered with a charm almost as irresistible as among [woods and waters]4714-woods and waters . [Endymion]425-endymion had been engaged to dine out , but had excused [himself]425-endymion . Had it not been for [the Montfort]499-lady montfort misunderstanding , [he]425-endymion would have gone ; but that haunted [him]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion had not called on [her]4715-her that day ; [he]425-endymion really had not courage to meet [her]4715-her . [He]425-endymion was beginning to think that [he]425-endymion might never see [her]4715-her again ; never , certainly , on the same terms . [She]4715-her had the reputation of being capricious , though [she]4715-her had been constant in [her]4715-her kindness to [him]425-endymion . Never see [her]4715-her again , or only see [her]4715-her changed ! [He]425-endymion was not aware of the fulness of [his]425-endymion misery before ; [he]425-endymion was not aware , until this moment , that unless [he]425-endymion saw [her]4715-her every day life would be intolerable . [He]425-endymion sat down at [his]425-endymion table , covered with notes in every female handwriting except the right one , and with cards of invitation to banquets and balls and concerts , and “ very earlies , ”[4718-a very fashionable young man] and carpet dances — for [[our]4716-our friend]7110-our friend was [a very fashionable young man]4718-a very fashionable young man — but what is the use of even being fashionable , if [the person [you]4720-you love]4719-the person you love cares for [you]4720-you no more ? And so out of very wantonness , instead of opening notes sealed or stamped with every form of coronet , [he]425-endymion took up a business - like epistle , closed only with a wafer , and saying in drollery , “ [I]425-endymion should think a dun , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion took out a script receipt for 20,000 pounds consols , purchased that morning in the name of Endymion Ferrars , Esq . It was enclosed in half a sheet of note - paper , on which were written these words , in a handwriting which gave no clue of acquaintanceship , or even sex : “ Mind — [you]4720-you are to send [me]4715-her [your]4720-you first frank . ”[4715-her] It was useless to ask who could it be ? It could only be [one person]3320-one person ; and yet how could it have been managed ? So completely and so promptly ! [[Her]4715-her lord]1542-her lord , too , away ; the only being , it would seem , who could have effected for [her]4715-her such a purpose , and [he]425-endymion the last individual to whom , perhaps , [she]4715-her would have applied . Was it a dream ? The long twilight was dying away , and it dies away in the Albany a little sooner than it does in [Park Lane]223-park lane ; and so [he]425-endymion lit the candles on [his]425-endymion mantel - piece , and then again unfolded the document carefully , and read it and re - read it . It was not a dream . [He]425-endymion held in [his]425-endymion hand firmly , and read with [his]425-endymion eyes clearly , the evidence that [he]425-endymion was [the uncontrolled master of no slight amount of capital]4723-the uncontrolled master of no slight amount of capital , and which , if treated with prudence , secured to [him]425-endymion for life an absolute and becoming independence . [His]425-endymion heart beat and [his]425-endymion cheek glowed . What [a woman]6794-a woman ! And how true were [Myra]466-myra ’s last words at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , that [women]900-women would be [[his]425-endymion best friends]4726-his best friends in life ! [He]425-endymion ceased to think ; and , dropping into [his]425-endymion chair , fell into a reverie , in which the past and the future seemed to blend , with some mingling of a vague and almost ecstatic present . It was a dream of [fair women]4727-fair women , and even fairer thoughts , domestic tenderness and romantic love , mixed up with strange vicissitudes of lofty and fiery action , and passionate passages of eloquence and power . The clock struck and roused [him]425-endymion from [his]425-endymion musing . [He]425-endymion fell from the clouds . Could [he]425-endymion accept this boon ? Was [his]425-endymion doing so consistent with that principle of independence on which [he]425-endymion had resolved to build up [his]425-endymion life ? The boon thus conferred might be recalled and returned ; not legally indeed , but by a stronger influence than any law — the consciousness on [his]425-endymion part that the feeling of interest in [his]425-endymion life which had prompted it might change — would , must change . It was the romantic impulse of [a young and fascinating woman , who had been to [him]425-endymion invariably kind , but who had a reputation for caprice , which was not unknown to [him]425-endymion]4728-a young and fascinating woman , who had been to him invariably kind , but who had a reputation for caprice , which was not unknown to him . It was a wild and beautiful adventure ; but only that . [He]425-endymion walked up and down [[his]425-endymion rooms]2477-his rooms for a long time , sometimes thinking , sometimes merely musing ; sometimes in a pleased but gently agitated state of almost unconsciousness . At last [he]425-endymion sate down at [his]425-endymion writing - table , and wrote for some time ; and then directing the letter to [the Countess of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]4730-the countess of montfort , [he]425-endymion resolved to change the current of [his]425-endymion thoughts , and went to [a club]4731-a club . Morning is not romantic . Romance is the twilight spell ; but morn is bright and joyous , prompt with action , and full of sanguine hope . Life has few difficulties in the morning , at least , none which [we]4732-we can not conquer ; and [a private secretary to [a minister , young and prosperous]4734-a minister , young and prosperous]4733-a private secretary to a minister , young and prosperous , at [his]4734-a minister , young and prosperous first meal , surrounded by dry toast , all the newspapers , and piles of correspondence , asking and promising everything , feels with pride and delight the sense of powerful and responsible existence . [Endymion]425-endymion had glanced at all the leading articles , had sorted in the correspondence the grain from the chaff , and had settled in [his]425-endymion mind [those who must be answered]4735-those who must be answered and [those who must be seen]4736-those who must be seen . The strange incident of last night was of course not forgotten , but removed , as it were , from [his]425-endymion consciousness in the bustle and pressure of active life , when [[his]425-endymion servant]2475-his servant brought [him]425-endymion a letter in a handwriting [he]425-endymion knew right well . [He]425-endymion would not open it till [he]425-endymion was alone , and then it was with a beating heart and a burning cheek . [LADY MONTFORT]499-lady montfort ’S LETTER “ What is it all about ? and what does it all mean ? [I]499-lady montfort should have thought some great calamity had occurred if , however distressing , it did not appear in some sense to be gratifying . What is gratifying ? [You]8997-you deal in conundrums , which [I]499-lady montfort never could find out . Of course [I]499-lady montfort shall be at [home]726-home to [you]8997-you at any time , if [you]8997-you wish to see [me]499-lady montfort . Pray come on at once , as [I]499-lady montfort detest mysteries . [I]499-lady montfort went to the play last night with [[your]8997-you sister]6987-your sister . [[We]9000-we both of [us]9000-we]9001-we both of us rather expected to see [you]8997-you , but it seems neither of [us]9000-we had mentioned to [you]8997-you [we]9000-we were going . [I]499-lady montfort did not , for [I]499-lady montfort was too low - spirited about [your]8997-you affairs . [You]8997-you lost nothing . The piece was stupid beyond expression . [We]9000-we laughed heartily , at least [I]499-lady montfort did , to show [we]9000-we were not afraid . [[My]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord came [home]726-home last night suddenly . [Odo]595-odo is going to stand for [the county]6822-the county , and [[his]595-odo borough]7677-his borough is vacant . What an opportunity it would have been for [you]8997-you ! a certain seat . But [I]499-lady montfort care for [no boroughs]9006-no boroughs now . [[My]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord will want [you]8997-you to dine with [him]595-odo to - day ; [I]499-lady montfort hope [you]8997-you can come . Perhaps [he]595-odo will not be able to see [you]8997-you this morning , as [[his]595-odo agent]9008-his agent will be with [him]595-odo about these elections . Adieu ! ”[499-lady montfort] If [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort did not like conundrums , [she]499-lady montfort had succeeded , however , in sending one sufficiently perplexing to [Endymion]425-endymion . Could it be possible that [the writer of this letter]4738-the writer of this letter was [the unknown benefactress of the preceding eve]4739-the unknown benefactress of the preceding eve ? [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was not [a mystifier]4740-a mystifier . [Her]499-lady montfort nature was singularly frank and fearless , and when [Endymion]425-endymion told [her]499-lady montfort everything that had occurred , and gave [her]499-lady montfort the document which originally [he]425-endymion had meant to bring with [him]425-endymion in order to return it , [her]499-lady montfort amazement and [her]499-lady montfort joy were equal . “ [I]499-lady montfort wish [I]499-lady montfort had sent it , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ but that was impossible . [I]499-lady montfort do not care who did send it ; [I]499-lady montfort have no female curiosity except about matters which , by knowledge , [I]499-lady montfort may influence . This is finished . [You]9009-you are free . [You]9009-you can not hesitate as to [your]9009-you course . [I]499-lady montfort never could speak to [you]9009-you again if [you]9009-you did hesitate . Stop here , and [I]499-lady montfort will go to [[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord . This is a great day . If [we]9011-we can settle only to - day that [you]9009-you shall be [the candidate for [[our]9011-we borough]9013-our borough]9012-the candidate for our borough , [I]499-lady montfort really shall not much care for the change of ministry . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was a long time away . [Endymion]425-endymion would have liked to have gone forth on [his]425-endymion affairs , but [she]499-lady montfort had impressed upon [him]425-endymion so earnestly to wait for [her]499-lady montfort return that [he]425-endymion felt [he]425-endymion could not retire . [The room]943-the room was one to which [he]425-endymion was not unaccustomed , otherwise , [its]943-the room contents would not have been uninteresting ; [her]499-lady montfort portrait by [more than one great master]4742-more than one great master , a miniature of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband in a Venetian dress upon [her]499-lady montfort writing - table — a table which wonderfully indicated alike [the lady of fashion]4744-the lady of fashion and [the lady of business]4745-the lady of business , for there seemed to be no form in which paper could be folded and emblazoned which was there wanting ; quires of letter paper , and note paper , and notelet paper , from despatches of state to billet - doux , all were ready ; great covers with arms and supporters , more moderate ones with “ Berengaria ”[425-endymion] in letters of glittering fancy , and the destined shells of diminutive effusions marked only with a golden bee . There was another table covered with trinkets and precious toys ; snuff - boxes and patch - boxes beautifully painted , exquisite miniatures , rare fans , cups of agate , birds glittering with gems almost as radiant as the tropic plumage [they]4746-they imitated , wild animals cut out of ivory , or formed of fantastic pearls — all the spoils of [queens]4747-queens and [royal mistresses]4748-royal mistresses . Upon the walls were drawings of [[her]499-lady montfort various homes]4749-her various homes ; that of [her]499-lady montfort childhood , as well as of the hearths [she]499-lady montfort ruled and loved . There were a few portraits on the walls also of [those whom [she]499-lady montfort ranked as [[her]499-lady montfort particular friends]4751-her particular friends]4750-those whom she ranked as her particular friends . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was one , another was [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll . Time went on ; on a little table , by the side of evidently [her]499-lady montfort favourite chair , was a book [she]499-lady montfort had been reading . It was a German tale of fame , and [Endymion]425-endymion , dropping into [her]499-lady montfort seat , became interested in a volume which hitherto [he]425-endymion had never seen , but of which [he]425-endymion had heard much . Perhaps [he]425-endymion had been reading for some time ; there was a sound , [he]425-endymion started and looked up , and then , springing from [his]425-endymion chair , [he]425-endymion said , “ Something has happened ! ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was quite pale , and the expression of [her]499-lady montfort countenance distressed , but when [he]425-endymion said these words [she]499-lady montfort tried to smile , and said , “ No , no , nothing , nothing,—at least nothing to distress [you]425-endymion . [[My]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord hopes [you]425-endymion will be able to dine with [him]425-endymion to - day , and tell [him]425-endymion all the news . ”[499-lady montfort] And then [she]499-lady montfort threw [herself]499-lady montfort into a chair and sighed . “ [I]548-lord montfort should like to have a good cry , as [the servants]1359-the servants say — but [I]548-lord montfort never could cry . [I]548-lord montfort will tell [you]425-endymion all about it in a moment . [You]425-endymion were very good not to go . ”[548-lord montfort] It seems that [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort saw [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord before [the agent , who was waiting]4754-the agent , who was waiting , had had [his]4754-the agent , who was waiting interview , and the opportunity being in every way favourable , [she]499-lady montfort felt the way about obtaining [[his]4754-the agent , who was waiting cousin]4350-his cousin ’s seat for [Endymion]425-endymion . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort quite embraced this proposal . It had never occurred to [him]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort had no idea that [Ferrars]425-endymion contemplated parliament . It was a capital idea . [He]548-lord montfort could not bear reading the parliament reports , and yet [he]548-lord montfort liked to know a little of what was going on . Now , when anything happened of interest , [he]548-lord montfort should have it all from the fountain - head . “ And [you]499-lady montfort must tell [him]425-endymion , [Berengaria]504-berengaria , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort continued , “ that [he]425-endymion can come and dine [here]1520-here whenever [he]425-endymion likes , in boots . It is a settled thing that [M.P.‘s]9017-m.p.‘s may dine in boots . [I]4756-the agent think it a most capital plan . Besides , [I]4756-the agent know it will please [you]499-lady montfort . [You]499-lady montfort will have [[your]499-lady montfort own member]9018-your own member . ”[4756-the agent] Then [he]548-lord montfort rang the bell , and begged [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to remain and see [the agent]4756-the agent . Nothing like the present time for business . [They]4757-they would make all the arrangements at once , and [he]548-lord montfort would ask [the agent]4756-the agent to dine with [them]4757-they to - day , and so meet [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . So [the agent]4756-the agent entered , and it was all explained to [him]4756-the agent , calmly and clearly , briefly by [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord , but with fervent amplification by [[his]425-endymion charming wife]4761-his charming wife . [The agent]4756-the agent several times attempted to make a remark , but for some time [he]4756-the agent was unsuccessful ; [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was so anxious that [he]548-lord montfort should know all about [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , [the most rising young man of the day]4763-the most rising young man of the day , [the son of [the Right Honourable William Pitt Ferrars]615-the right honourable william pitt ferrars]4764-the son of the right honourable william pitt ferrars , who , had [he]615-the right honourable william pitt ferrars not died , would probably have been [prime minister]6997-prime minister , and so on . “ [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion seems to be everything [we]9019-we could wish , ”[4756-the agent] said [the agent]4756-the agent , “ and as [you]499-lady montfort say , [[my]499-lady montfort lady]9020-my lady , though [he]425-endymion is young , so was [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt , and [I]499-lady montfort have little doubt , after what [you]499-lady montfort say , [[my]499-lady montfort lady]9020-my lady , that it is very likely [he]425-endymion will in time become as eminent . But what [I]499-lady montfort came up to [town]6995-town particularly to impress upon [[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord is , that if [Mr. Odo]595-odo will not stand again , [we]9019-we are in a very great difficulty . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Difficulty about what ? ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort impatiently . “ Well , [[my]4756-the agent lady]9020-my lady , if [Mr. Odo]595-odo stands , there is great respect for [him]595-odo . The other side would not disturb [him]595-odo . [He]595-odo has been [member]9025-member for some years , and [[my]4756-the agent lord]7235-my lord has been very liberal . But the truth is , if [Mr. Odo]595-odo does not stand , [we]9019-we can not command the seat . ”[4756-the agent] “ Not command [the seat]9027-the seat ! Then [our]9019-we interest must have been terribly neglected . ”[4756-the agent] “ [I]4756-the agent hope not , [[my]4756-the agent lady]9020-my lady , ”[4756-the agent] said [the agent]4756-the agent . “ The fact is , the property is against [us]9019-we . ”[4756-the agent] “ [I]4756-the agent thought it was all [[my]4756-the agent lord]7235-my lord ’s . ”[4756-the agent] “ No , [[my]499-lady montfort lady]9020-my lady ; the strong interest in [the borough]9031-the borough is [[my]499-lady montfort [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris]9032-my lord beaumaris . It used to be about equal , but all [the new buildings]9033-the new buildings are in [[Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris ’ part of [the borough]9031-the borough]9034-lord beaumaris ’ part of the borough . It would not have signified if things had remained as in the old days . [The grandfather of [the present lord]9037-the present lord]9036-the grandfather of the present lord was [a Whig]8409-a whig , and always supported [the Montforts]523-the montforts , but that ’s all changed . [The present earl]9039-the present earl has gone over to the other side , and , [I]499-lady montfort hear , is very strong in [his]9039-the present earl views . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had to communicate all this to [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [You]425-endymion will meet [the agent]4756-the agent at dinner , but [he]4756-the agent did not give [me]610-mr. tadpole a ray of hope . Go now ; indeed , [I]610-mr. tadpole have kept [you]425-endymion too long . [I]610-mr. tadpole am so stricken that [I]610-mr. tadpole can scarcely command [my]610-mr. tadpole senses . Only think of [[our]9041-our borough]9013-our borough being stolen from [us]9041-our by [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris ! [I]610-mr. tadpole have brought [you]425-endymion no luck , [Endymion]425-endymion ; [I]610-mr. tadpole have done [you]425-endymion nothing but mischief ; [I]610-mr. tadpole am miserable . If [you]425-endymion had attached [yourself]425-endymion to [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , [you]425-endymion might have been [a member of parliament]808-a member of parliament . ”[610-mr. tadpole] In the meantime , the great news being no longer a secret , the utmost excitement prevailed in the world of politics . [The Tories]1428-the tories had quite made up [their]1428-the tories minds that [the ministry]6702-the ministry would have resigned , and were sanguine , under such circumstances , of the result . [The parliament]4770-the parliament , which [the ministry]6702-the ministry was going to dissolve , was one which had been elected by [their]1428-the tories counsel and under [their]1428-the tories auspices . It was unusual , almost unconstitutional , thus to terminate [the body [they]1428-the tories had created]4772-the body they had created . Nevertheless , [the Whigs]6646-the whigs , never too delicate in such matters , thought [they]6646-the whigs had a chance , and determined not to lose it . One thing [they]6646-the whigs immediately succeeded in , and that was , frightening [[their]6646-the whigs opponents]4575-their opponents . A dissolution with [the Tories in opposition]4775-the tories in opposition was not pleasant to [that party]4776-that party ; but a dissolution with a cry of “ Cheap bread ! ”[610-mr. tadpole] amid [a partially starving population]4777-a partially starving population , was not exactly [the conjuncture of providential circumstances which had long been watched and wished for , and cherished and coddled and proclaimed and promised , by the energetic army of Conservative wire - pullers]4778-the conjuncture of providential circumstances which had long been watched and wished for , and cherished and coddled and proclaimed and promised , by the energetic army of conservative wire - pullers . [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole was very restless at [the crowded Carlton]4779-the crowded carlton , speaking to [every one]1385-every one , unhesitatingly answering every question , alike cajoling and dictatorial , and yet , all the time , watching the door of [the morning room]4781-the morning room with unquiet anxiety . “ [They]1428-the tories will never be able to get up the steam , [Sir Thomas]616-sir thomas ; [the Chartists]598-the chartists are against [them]1428-the tories . [The Chartists]9044-the chartists will never submit to anything that is cheap . In spite of [their]9044-the chartists wild fancies , [they]9044-the chartists are real [John Bulls]617-john bulls . [I]610-mr. tadpole beg [your]442-waldershare pardon , but [I]610-mr. tadpole see [a gentleman [I]610-mr. tadpole must speak to]9045-a gentleman i must speak to , ”[610-mr. tadpole] and [he]610-mr. tadpole rushed towards the door as [Waldershare]442-waldershare entered . “ Well , what is [your]442-waldershare news ? ”[442-waldershare] asked [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole , affecting unconcern . “ [I]442-waldershare come here for news , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “ This is [[my]442-waldershare Academus]9046-my academus , and [you]610-mr. tadpole , [Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole , are [[my]442-waldershare Plato]9047-my plato . ”[442-waldershare] “ Well , if [you]442-waldershare want the words of [a wise man]3297-a wise man , listen to [me]442-waldershare . If [I]442-waldershare had [a great friend]9049-a great friend , which [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare probably has , who wants a great place , these are times in which [such a man]9050-such a man should show [his]9050-such a man power . ”[442-waldershare] “ [I]442-waldershare have [a great friend whom [I]442-waldershare wish to have a great place , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare]9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare , “ and [I]442-waldershare think [he]9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare is quite ready to show [his]9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare power , if [he]9051-a great friend whom i wish to have a great place , ” said waldershare knew exactly how to exercise it . ”[442-waldershare] “ What [I]442-waldershare am saying to [you]442-waldershare is not known to [a single person in [this room]9053-this room]9052-a single person in this room , and to only one out of it , but [you]442-waldershare may depend upon what [I]442-waldershare say . [[Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ’s cousin]9054-lord montfort ’s cousin retires from [Northborough]225-northborough to sit for [the county]6822-the county . [They]9054-lord montfort ’s cousin think [they]9054-lord montfort ’s cousin can nominate [[his]9054-lord montfort ’s cousin successor]9056-his successor as a matter of course . A delusion ; [[your]442-waldershare friend]7039-your friend [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris can command the seat . ”[442-waldershare] “ Well , [I]610-mr. tadpole think [you]442-waldershare can depend on [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , ”[610-mr. tadpole] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , much interested . “ [I]610-mr. tadpole depend upon [you]442-waldershare , ”[610-mr. tadpole] said [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole , with a glance of affectionate credulity . “ [The party]1547-the party already owes [you]442-waldershare much . This will be a crowning service . ”[442-waldershare] “ [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris is rather [a queer man to deal with]9059-a queer man to deal with , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare ; “ [he]507-lord beaumaris requires gentle handling . ”[610-mr. tadpole] “ [All]1288-all [the world]6658-the world says [he]507-lord beaumaris consults [you]442-waldershare on everything . ”[442-waldershare] “ [All]1288-all [the world]6658-the world , as usual , is wrong , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “ [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris consults [no one]6647-no one except [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . ”[610-mr. tadpole] “ Well then [we]9065-they shall do , ”[610-mr. tadpole] rejoined [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole triumphantly . “ [[Our]9065-they man that [I]442-waldershare want [him]507-lord beaumaris to return]9066-our man that i want him to return is [a connection of [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris]9067-a connection of lady beaumaris , [a Mr. Rodney]9068-a mr. rodney , very anxious to get into parliament , and rich . [I]442-waldershare do not know who [he]507-lord beaumaris is exactly , but it is a good name ; say [a cousin of [Lord Rodney]441-lord rodney]9069-a cousin of lord rodney until the election is over , and then [they]9065-they may settle it as [they]9065-they like . ”[442-waldershare] “ [A Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare musingly ; “ well , if [I]610-mr. tadpole hear anything [I]610-mr. tadpole will let [you]610-mr. tadpole know . [I]610-mr. tadpole suppose [you]610-mr. tadpole are in pretty good spirits ? ”[610-mr. tadpole] “ [I]442-waldershare should like a little sunshine . A cold spring , and now a wet summer , and the certainty of a shocking harvest combined with manufacturing distress spreading daily , is not pleasant , but [the English]618-the english are [a discriminating people]9070-a discriminating people . [They]618-the english will hardly persuade [them]618-the english that [Sir Robert]332-peel has occasioned the bad harvests . ”[442-waldershare] “ [The present men]6689-the present men are clearly responsible for all that , ”[425-endymion] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . There was a reception at [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s]4782-lady roehampton ’s this evening . [Very few Tories]4783-very few tories attended it , but [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris was [there]890-there . [She]580-lady beaumaris never lost an opportunity of showing by [her]580-lady beaumaris presence how grateful [she]580-lady beaumaris was to [Myra]466-myra for the kindness which had greeted [Imogene]420-imogene when [she]580-lady beaumaris first entered society . [Endymion]425-endymion , as was [his]425-endymion custom when the opportunity offered , rather hung about [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . [She]580-lady beaumaris always welcomed [him]425-endymion with unaffected cordiality and evident pleasure . [He]425-endymion talked to [her]580-lady beaumaris , and then gave way to [others]728-others , and then came and talked to [her]580-lady beaumaris again , and then [he]425-endymion proposed to take [her]580-lady beaumaris to have a cup of tea , and [she]580-lady beaumaris assented to the proposal with a brightening eye and a bewitching smile . “ [I]425-endymion suppose [[your]580-lady beaumaris friends]8975-your friends are very triumphant , [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris ? ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ Yes ; [they]8975-your friends naturally are very excited . [I]425-endymion confess [I]425-endymion am not [myself]425-endymion . ”[425-endymion] “ But [you]580-lady beaumaris ought to be , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ [You]580-lady beaumaris will have an immense position . [I]425-endymion should think [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris would have any office [he]507-lord beaumaris chose , and [yours]580-lady beaumaris will be [the chief house of the party]9073-the chief house of the party . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion do not know that [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris would care to have [office]6714-office , and [I]425-endymion hardly think any office would suit [him]507-lord beaumaris . As for [myself]425-endymion , [I]425-endymion am obliged to be ambitious , but [I]425-endymion have no ambition , or rather [I]425-endymion would say , [I]425-endymion think [I]425-endymion was happier when [we]9075-we all seemed to be on the same side . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , those were happy days , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and these are happy days . And few things make [me]425-endymion happier than to see [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris admired and appreciated by [every one]1385-every one . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion wish [you]425-endymion would not call [me]425-endymion [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . That may be , and indeed perhaps is , necessary in society , but when [we]9075-we are alone , [I]425-endymion prefer being called by a name which once [you]425-endymion always and kindly used . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion shall always love the name , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and , ”[4786-she] [he]425-endymion added with some hesitation , “ shall always love [her]4786-she who bears it . ”[4786-she] [She]4786-she involuntarily pressed [his]425-endymion arm , though very slightly ; and then in rather a hushed and hurried tone [she]4786-she said , “ [They]9077-they were talking about [you]425-endymion at dinner to - day . [I]425-endymion fear this change of government , if there is to be one , will be injurious to [you]425-endymion — losing [your]425-endymion private secretaryship to [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and perhaps other things ? ”[425-endymion] “ Fortune of war , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ [we]9075-we must bear [these haps]9078-these haps . But the truth is , [I]4786-she think it is not unlikely that there may be a change in [my]4786-she life which may be incompatible with retaining [my]4786-she secretaryship under any circumstances . ”[4786-she] “ [You]425-endymion are not going to be married ? ”[4786-she] [she]4786-she said quickly . “ Not the slightest idea of such an event . ”[425-endymion] “ [You]425-endymion are too young to marry . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [I]4786-she am older than [you]425-endymion . ”[4786-she] “ Yes ; but [men]1114-men and [women]900-women are different in that matter . Besides , [you]425-endymion have too many [fair friends to marry]9081-fair friends to marry , at least at present . What would [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort say ? ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [I]580-lady beaumaris have sometimes thought [[my]580-lady beaumaris sister]7169-my sister wished [me]580-lady beaumaris to marry . ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ But then there are others who are not [sisters]9083-sisters , but who are equally interested in [your]4787-you welfare , ”[425-endymion] said [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , looking up into [his]4787-you face with [her]580-lady beaumaris wondrous eyes ; but the lashes were so long , that it was impossible to decide whether the glance was an anxious one or one half of mockery . “ Well , [I]425-endymion do not think [I]425-endymion shall ever marry , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion . “ The change in [my]580-lady beaumaris life [I]580-lady beaumaris was alluding to is one by no means of a romantic character . [I]580-lady beaumaris have some thoughts of trying [my]580-lady beaumaris luck on the hustings , and getting into parliament . ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ That would be delightful , ”[580-lady beaumaris] said [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . “ Do [you]4787-you know that it has been one of [my]425-endymion dreams that [you]4787-you should be in [parliament]776-parliament ? ”[425-endymion] “ Ah ! dearest [Imogene]420-imogene , for [you]420-imogene said [I]580-lady beaumaris might call [you]420-imogene [Imogene]420-imogene , [you]420-imogene must take care what [you]420-imogene say . Remember [we]9085-we are unhappily in different camps . [You]420-imogene must not wish [me]580-lady beaumaris success in [my]580-lady beaumaris enterprise ; quite the reverse ; it is more than probable that [you]420-imogene will have to exert all [your]420-imogene influence against [me]580-lady beaumaris ; yes , canvass against [me]580-lady beaumaris , and wear hostile ribbons , and use all [your]420-imogene irresistible charms to array electors against [me]580-lady beaumaris , or to detach them from [my]580-lady beaumaris ranks . ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ Even in jest , [you]580-lady beaumaris ought not to say such things , ”[580-lady beaumaris] said [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . “ But [I]580-lady beaumaris am not in jest , [I]580-lady beaumaris am in dreadful earnest . Only this morning [I]580-lady beaumaris was offered a seat , which [they]9086-they told [me]580-lady beaumaris was secure ; but when [I]580-lady beaumaris inquired into all the circumstances , [I]580-lady beaumaris found the interest of [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris so great , that it would be folly for [me]580-lady beaumaris to attempt it . ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ What seat ? ”[425-endymion] inquired [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris in a low voice . “ [Northborough]225-northborough , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ now held by [[Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort ’s cousin]9054-lord montfort ’s cousin , who is to come in for [[his]548-lord montfort county]3733-his county . [The seat]9027-the seat was offered to [me]420-imogene , and [I]420-imogene was told [I]420-imogene was to be returned without opposition . ”[420-imogene] “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort offered it to [you]420-imogene ? ”[420-imogene] asked [Imogene]420-imogene . “ [She]499-lady montfort interested [herself]499-lady montfort for [me]420-imogene , and [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort approved the suggestion . It was described to [me]420-imogene as a family seat , but when [I]420-imogene looked into the matter , [I]420-imogene found that [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was more powerful than [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . ”[420-imogene] “ [I]420-imogene thought that [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was irresistible , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene ; “ [she]499-lady montfort carries all before [her]499-lady montfort in society . ”[420-imogene] “ Society and politics have much to do with each other , but [they]9090-they are not identical . In the present case , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is powerless . ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ And have [you]420-imogene formally abandoned the seat ? ”[580-lady beaumaris] inquired [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . “ Not formally abandoned [it]9091-it ; that was not necessary , but [I]420-imogene have dismissed it from [my]420-imogene mind , and for some time have been trying to find another seat , but hitherto without success . In short , in these days it is no longer possible to step into parliament as if [you]420-imogene were stepping into [a club]4731-a club . ”[420-imogene] “ If [I]420-imogene could do anything , however little ? ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene . “ Perhaps [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort would not like [me]580-lady beaumaris to interfere ? ”[580-lady beaumaris] “ Why not ? ”[420-imogene] “ Oh ! [I]420-imogene do not know , ”[420-imogene] and then after some hesitation [she]420-imogene added , “ Is [she]499-lady montfort jealous ? ”[420-imogene] “ Jealous ! why should [she]499-lady montfort be jealous ? ”[420-imogene] “ Perhaps [she]499-lady montfort has had no cause . ”[420-imogene] “ [You]420-imogene know [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort is [a woman of quick and brilliant feeling]9093-a woman of quick and brilliant feeling , the best of [friends]7075-friends and [a dauntless foe]9095-a dauntless foe . [Her]499-lady montfort kindness to [me]420-imogene from the first moment [I]420-imogene made [her]499-lady montfort acquaintance has been inexpressible , and [I]420-imogene sincerely believe [she]499-lady montfort is most anxious to serve [me]420-imogene . But [[our]9096-us party]6642-our party is not very popular at present ; there is no doubt [the country]6643-the country is against [us]9096-us . It is tired of [us]9096-us . [I]420-imogene feel [myself]420-imogene the general election will be disastrous . Liberal seats are not abundant just now , quite the reverse , and though [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort has done more than [any one]1685-any one could under the circumstances , [I]420-imogene feel persuaded , though [you]9100-you think [her]499-lady montfort irresistible , [she]499-lady montfort will not succeed . ”[420-imogene] “ [I]420-imogene hardly know [her]499-lady montfort , ”[420-imogene] said [Imogene]420-imogene . “ [The world]6658-the world considers [her]499-lady montfort irresistible , and [I]499-lady montfort think [you]9100-you do . Nevertheless , [I]499-lady montfort wish [she]499-lady montfort could have had [her]499-lady montfort way in this matter , and [I]499-lady montfort think it quite a pity that [Northborough]225-northborough has turned out not to be [a family seat]9102-a family seat . ”[499-lady montfort] There was a dinner - party at [[Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ’s]4788-mr. neuchatel ’s , to which none were asked but [the high government clique]4789-the high government clique . It was the last dinner before the dissolution : “ The dinner of consolation , or hope , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was to be [one of [the guests]2190-the guests]4790-one of the guests . [She]499-lady montfort was dressed , and [[her]499-lady montfort carriage]1627-her carriage in [the courtyard]4793-the courtyard , and [she]499-lady montfort had just gone in to see [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord before [she]499-lady montfort departed . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was extremely fond of jewels , and held that [you]4795-you could not see them to advantage , or fairly judge of [their]4796-their water or colour , except on [a beautiful woman]4797-a beautiful woman . When [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife was in grand toilette , and [he]548-lord montfort was under the same roof , [he]548-lord montfort liked [her]1261-his wife to call on [him]548-lord montfort in [her]1261-his wife way to [[her]1261-his wife carriage]1627-her carriage , that [he]548-lord montfort might see [her]1261-his wife flashing rivieres and tiaras , the lustre of [her]1261-his wife huge pearls , and the splendour of [her]1261-his wife emeralds and sapphires and rubies . “ Well , [Berengaria]504-berengaria , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort said in a playful tone , “ [you]504-berengaria look divine . Never dine out again in a high dress . It distresses [me]548-lord montfort . [Bertolini]619-bertolini was [the only man who ever caught the tournure of [your]504-berengaria shoulders]9103-the only man who ever caught the tournure of your shoulders , and yet [I]548-lord montfort am not altogether satisfied with [his]619-bertolini work . So , [you]504-berengaria are going to dine with [that good Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . Remember [me]548-lord montfort kindly to [him]469-mr. neuchatel . There are [few men]9104-few men [I]548-lord montfort like better . [He]469-mr. neuchatel is so sensible , knows so much , and so much of what is going on . [I]548-lord montfort should have liked very much to have dined with [him]469-mr. neuchatel , but [he]469-mr. neuchatel is aware of [my]548-lord montfort unfortunate state . Besides , [[my]548-lord montfort dear]6649-my dear , if [I]548-lord montfort were better [I]548-lord montfort should not have enough strength for [his]469-mr. neuchatel dinners . They are really banquets ; [I]548-lord montfort can not stand those ortolans stuffed with truffles and those truffles stuffed with ortolans . Perhaps [he]469-mr. neuchatel will come and dine with [us]9106-we some day off a joint . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [The Queen of [Mesopotamia]181-mesopotamia]9107-the queen of mesopotamia will be here next week , [Simon]552-simon , and [we]9106-we must really give [her]9107-the queen of mesopotamia what [you]552-simon call a joint , and then [we]9106-we can ask [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels and [a few other people]9108-a few other people . ”[548-lord montfort] “ [I]548-lord montfort was in hopes the dissolution would have carried [everybody]6694-everybody away , ”[548-lord montfort] said [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort rather woefully . “ [I]548-lord montfort wish [the Queen of [Mesopotamia]181-mesopotamia]9107-the queen of mesopotamia were a candidate for [some borough]9111-some borough ; [I]548-lord montfort think [she]9107-the queen of mesopotamia would rather like it . ”[548-lord montfort] “ Well , [we]9106-we could not return [her]9107-the queen of mesopotamia , [Simon]552-simon ; do not touch on the subject . But what have [you]552-simon got to amuse to - day ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ Oh ! [I]548-lord montfort shall do very well . [I]548-lord montfort have got [the head of the French detective police]9112-the head of the french detective police to dine with [me]548-lord montfort , and [another man or two]9113-another man or two . Besides , [I]548-lord montfort have got here a most amusing book , ‘ [Topsy Turvy]620-topsy turvy ; ’ it comes out in numbers . [I]548-lord montfort like books that come out in numbers , as there is a little suspense , and [you]552-simon can not deprive [yourself]552-simon of all interest by glancing at the last page of the last volume . [I]548-lord montfort think [you]552-simon must read ‘ [Topsy Turvy]620-topsy turvy , ’ [Berengaria]504-berengaria . [I]548-lord montfort am mistaken if [you]552-simon do not hear of it . It is very cynical , which [authors]9114-authors , who know a little of [the world]6658-the world , are apt to be , and everything is exaggerated , which is another of [their]9114-authors faults when [they]9114-authors are only a trifle acquainted with manners . A little knowledge of [the world]6658-the world is a very dangerous thing , especially in literature . But it is clever , and [the man]6875-the man writes a capital style ; and style is everything , especially in fiction . ”[548-lord montfort] “ And what is the name of [the writer]9118-the writer , [Simon]552-simon ? ”[548-lord montfort] “ [You]552-simon never heard of it ; [I]4800-i never did ; but [[my]4800-i secretary , who lives much in [Bohemia]226-bohemia , and is a member of [the Cosmopolitan]227-the cosmopolitan]9119-my secretary , who lives much in bohemia , and is a member of the cosmopolitan and knows everything , tells [me]4800-i [he]9118-the writer has written some things before , but they did not succeed . [His]9118-the writer name is [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . [I]4800-i should like to ask [him]9118-the writer to dinner if [I]4800-i knew how to get at [him]9118-the writer . ”[4800-i] “ Well , adieu ! [Simon]552-simon , ”[4800-i] and , with an agitated heart , though apparent calmness , [she]4800-i touched [his]4801-his forehead with [her]4800-i lips . “ [I]4800-i expect an unsatisfactory dinner . ”[4800-i] “ Adieu ! and if [you]552-simon meet poor [Ferrars]425-endymion , which [I]499-lady montfort dare say [you]552-simon will , tell [him]425-endymion to keep up [his]425-endymion spirits . [The world]6658-the world is a wheel , and it will all come round right . ”[499-lady montfort] The dinner ought not to have been unsatisfactory , for though there was no novelty among [the guests]2190-the guests , [they]2190-the guests were [all clever and distinguished persons and united by entire sympathy]4803-all clever and distinguished persons and united by entire sympathy . [Several of [the ministers]7762-the ministers]4804-several of the ministers were [there]890-there , and [the Roehamptons]522-the roehamptons , and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and [Endymion]425-endymion was also [a guest]2251-a guest . But the general tone was a little affected and unnatural ; forced gaiety , and a levity which displeased [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who fancied [she]499-lady montfort was unhappy because [the country]6643-the country was going to be ruined , but whose real cause of dissatisfaction at the bottom of [her]499-lady montfort heart was the affair of “ [the family seat]9121-the family seat . ”[4809-her hero] [[Her]499-lady montfort hero]4809-her hero , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , particularly did not please [her]499-lady montfort to - day . [She]499-lady montfort thought [him]4809-her hero flippant and in bad taste , merely because [he]4809-her hero would not look dismal and talk gloomily . “ [I]4809-her hero think [we]9122-we shall do very well , ”[4809-her hero] [he]4809-her hero said . “ What cry can be better than that of ‘ Cheap bread ? ’ It gives [one]6769-one an appetite at once . ”[472-melchior] “ But [the Corn - Law League]9124-the corn - law league says [your]472-melchior bread will not be cheap , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Melchior Neuchatel]472-melchior . “ [I]4809-her hero wonder whether [the League]210-the league has really any power in [the constituencies]3088-the constituencies , ”[4809-her hero] said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ [I]476-mrs. neuchatel doubt it . [They]210-the league may have in time , but then in the interval trade will revive . [I]476-mrs. neuchatel have just been reading [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry ’s speech . [We]9122-we shall hear more of [that man]7143-that man . [You]476-mrs. neuchatel will not be troubled about any of [your]476-mrs. neuchatel seats ? ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] [he]4809-her hero said , in a lower tone of sympathy , addressing [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , who was [[his]4809-her hero immediate neighbour]4810-his immediate neighbour . “ [[Our]9122-we seats]9127-our seats ? ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel , as if waking from a dream . “ Oh , [I]861-a minister know nothing about [them]9127-our seats , nor do [I]861-a minister understand why there is a dissolution . [I]861-a minister trust that parliament will not be dissolved without voting the money for the observation of the transit of [Venus]621-venus . ”[861-a minister] “ [I]326-mr. wilton think the Roman Catholic vote will carry [us]9122-we through , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [a minister]861-a minister . “ Talking of [Roman Catholics]9128-roman catholics , ”[326-mr. wilton] said [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , “ is it true that [Penruddock]548-lord montfort has gone over to [Rome]57-rome ? ”[4812-a colleague] “ No truth in it , ”[4812-a colleague] replied [a colleague]4812-a colleague . “ [He]548-lord montfort has gone to [Rome]57-rome — there is no doubt of that , and [he]548-lord montfort has been there some time , but only for distraction . [He]548-lord montfort had overworked [himself]548-lord montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [He]548-lord montfort might have been [a Dean]9129-a dean if [he]548-lord montfort had been [a practical man]2956-a practical man , ”[499-lady montfort] whispered [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “ and on the high road to [a bishopric]9131-a bishopric . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ That is what [we]9122-we want , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , ”[469-mr. neuchatel] said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ; “ [we]9122-we want [a few practical men]9132-a few practical men . If [we]9122-we had [a practical man]2956-a practical man as [Chancellor of the Exchequer]9134-chancellor of the exchequer , [we]9122-we should not be in [the scrape in which [we]9122-we now are]9135-the scrape in which we now are . ”[4812-a colleague] “ It is not likely that [Penruddock]548-lord montfort will leave [the Church]6648-the church with a change of government possibly impending . [We]9122-we could do nothing for [him]548-lord montfort with [his]548-lord montfort views , but [he]548-lord montfort will wait for [Peel]332-peel . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Oh ! [Peel]332-peel will never stand [those high - fliers]9137-those high - fliers . [He]332-peel put [the Church]6648-the church into [a Lay Commission]9139-a lay commission during [his]332-peel last government . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ [Penruddock]548-lord montfort will never give up Anglicanism while there is a chance of becoming [a Laud]9140-a laud . When that chance vanishes , trust [my]499-lady montfort word , [Penruddock]548-lord montfort will make [his]548-lord montfort bow to [the Vatican]228-the vatican . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort must say , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ if [I]469-mr. neuchatel were [a clergyman]1471-a clergyman [I]469-mr. neuchatel should be [a Roman Catholic]9142-a roman catholic . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ Then [you]469-mr. neuchatel could not marry . What a compliment to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ! ”[469-mr. neuchatel] “ Nay ; it is because [I]481-adriana could not marry that [I]481-adriana am not [a clergyman]1471-a clergyman . ”[481-adriana] [Endymion]425-endymion had taken [Adriana]481-adriana down to dinner . [She]481-adriana looked very well , and was more talkative than usual . “ [I]481-adriana fear it will be a very great confusion — this general election , ”[481-adriana] [she]481-adriana said . “ [Papa]417-papa was telling [us]9144-us that [you]469-mr. neuchatel think of being [a candidate]9145-a candidate . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion am [a candidate , but without a seat to captivate at present]9146-a candidate , but without a seat to captivate at present , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ but [I]481-adriana am not without hopes of making some arrangement . ”[481-adriana] “ Well , [you]469-mr. neuchatel must tell [me]481-adriana what [your]469-mr. neuchatel colours are . ”[481-adriana] “ And will [you]469-mr. neuchatel wear them ? ”[425-endymion] “ Most certainly ; and [I]481-adriana will work [you]469-mr. neuchatel a banner if [you]469-mr. neuchatel be victorious . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]481-adriana think [I]481-adriana must win with such a prospect . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]504-berengaria hope [you]469-mr. neuchatel will win in everything . ”[504-berengaria] When [the ladies]930-the ladies retired , [Berengaria]504-berengaria came and sate by the side of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “ What a dreary dinner ! ”[504-berengaria] [she]504-berengaria said . “ Do [you]469-mr. neuchatel think so ? ”[481-adriana] “ Well , perhaps it was [my]481-adriana own fault . Perhaps [I]481-adriana am not in good cue , but everything seems to [me]481-adriana to go wrong . ”[481-adriana] “ Things sometimes do go wrong , but then they get right . ”[504-berengaria] “ Well , [I]481-adriana do not think anything will ever get right with [me]481-adriana . ”[481-adriana] “ [Dear Lady Montfort]622-dear lady montfort , how can [you]469-mr. neuchatel say such things ? [You]469-mr. neuchatel who have , and have always had , the world at [your]469-mr. neuchatel feet — and always will have . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]499-lady montfort do not know what [you]469-mr. neuchatel mean by having the world at [my]499-lady montfort feet . It seems to [me]499-lady montfort that [I]499-lady montfort have no power whatever — [I]499-lady montfort can do nothing . [I]499-lady montfort am vexed about this business of [[your]469-mr. neuchatel brother]7296-your brother . [[Our]9148-our people]8415-our people are so stupid . [They]8415-our people have no resource . When [I]499-lady montfort go to [them]8415-our people and ask for a seat , [I]499-lady montfort expect a seat , as [I]499-lady montfort would a shawl at [Howell]229-howell and [James]562-st. james ’ if [I]499-lady montfort asked for one . Instead of that [they]8415-our people only make difficulties . What [[our]9148-our party]6642-our party wants is a [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole ; [he]610-mr. tadpole out - manoeuvres [them]8415-our people in every corner . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort shall be deeply disappointed — deeply pained , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ if [Endymion]425-endymion is not in this parliament , but if [we]9148-our fail [I]499-lady montfort will not utterly despair . [I]499-lady montfort will continue to do what [I]499-lady montfort have done all [my]499-lady montfort life , exert [my]499-lady montfort utmost will and power to advance [him]425-endymion . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort thought [I]499-lady montfort had will and power , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ but [the conceit]9151-the conceit is taken out of [me]499-lady montfort . [[Your]499-lady montfort brother]7296-your brother was to [me]499-lady montfort a source of great interest , from the first moment that [I]499-lady montfort knew [him]7296-your brother . [His]7296-your brother future was an object in life , and [I]499-lady montfort thought [I]499-lady montfort could mould it . What a mistake ! Instead of making [his]7296-your brother fortune [I]499-lady montfort have only dissipated [his]7296-your brother life . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]499-lady montfort have been to [him]7296-your brother the kindest and the most valuable of [friends]7075-friends , and [he]7296-your brother feels it . ”[499-lady montfort] “ It is no use being kind , and [I]499-lady montfort am valuable to [no one]6647-no one . [I]499-lady montfort often think if [I]499-lady montfort disappeared to - morrow [no one]6647-no one would miss [me]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]499-lady montfort are in a morbid mood , [dear lady]9156-dear lady . To - morrow perhaps everything will be right , and then [you]499-lady montfort will feel that [you]499-lady montfort are surrounded by [devoted friends]9157-devoted friends , and by [a husband who adores [you]499-lady montfort]9158-a husband who adores you . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort gave a scrutinising glance at [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort as [she]499-lady montfort said this , then shook [her]499-lady montfort head . “ Ah ! there it is , [dear]9159-dear [Myra]466-myra . [You]499-lady montfort judge from [your]499-lady montfort own happiness ; [you]499-lady montfort do not know [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . [You]499-lady montfort know how [I]499-lady montfort love [him]548-lord montfort , but [I]499-lady montfort am perfectly convinced [he]548-lord montfort prefers [my]499-lady montfort letters to [[my]499-lady montfort society]9160-my society . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]499-lady montfort see what it is to be a [Madame de Sevigne]445-madame de sevigne , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , trying to give a playful tone to the conversation . “ [You]499-lady montfort jest , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “ [I]442-waldershare am quite serious . [No one]6647-no one can deceive [me]442-waldershare ; would that [they]6647-no one could ! [I]442-waldershare have the fatal gift of reading [persons]9162-persons , and penetrating motives , however deep or complicated [their]9162-persons character , and what [I]442-waldershare tell [you]499-lady montfort about [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort is unhappily too true . ”[442-waldershare] In the meantime , while this interesting conversation was taking place , [the gentleman who had been the object of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s eulogium]4814-the gentleman who had been the object of lady montfort ’s eulogium , [the gentleman who always out - manoeuvred [[her]499-lady montfort friends]2771-her friends at every corner]4815-the gentleman who always out - manoeuvred her friends at every corner , was , though it was approaching midnight , walking up and down [Carlton Terrace]65-carlton terrace with an agitated and indignant countenance , and not alone . “ [I]442-waldershare tell [you]499-lady montfort , [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , [I]442-waldershare know it ; [I]442-waldershare have it almost from [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris [himself]507-lord beaumaris ; [he]507-lord beaumaris has declined to support [[our]9163-our man]9164-our man , and no doubt will give [his]507-lord beaumaris influence to [the enemy]4572-the enemy . ”[442-waldershare] “ [I]610-mr. tadpole do not believe that [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris has made any engagement whatever . ”[610-mr. tadpole] “ A pretty state of affairs ! ”[610-mr. tadpole] exclaimed [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole . “ [I]442-waldershare do not know what [the world]6658-the world has come to . Here are [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen expecting high places in [the Household]887-the household , and [under - secretaryships of state]9169-under - secretaryships of state , and actually giving away [our]9163-our seats to [[our]9163-our opponents]6641-our opponents . ”[442-waldershare] “ There is some family engagement about this seat between [the Houses of [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris and [Montfort]499-lady montfort]9171-the houses of beaumaris and montfort , and [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , who is [a young man]6833-a young man , and who does not know as much about these things as [you]9173-you and [I]610-mr. tadpole do , naturally wants not to make a mistake . But [he]507-lord beaumaris has promised nothing and [nobody]2478-nobody . [I]610-mr. tadpole know , [I]610-mr. tadpole might almost say [I]610-mr. tadpole saw the letter , that [he]507-lord beaumaris wrote to [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort this day , asking for an interview to - morrow morning on the matter , and [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort has given [him]507-lord beaumaris an appointment for to - morrow . This [I]610-mr. tadpole know . ”[610-mr. tadpole] “ Well , [I]610-mr. tadpole must leave it to [you]9173-you , ”[610-mr. tadpole] said [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole . “ [You]9173-you must remember what [we]9175-we are fighting for . The constitution is at stake . ”[442-waldershare] “ And [the Church]13-the church , ”[610-mr. tadpole] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “ And the landed interest , [you]9173-you may rely upon it , ”[610-mr. tadpole] said [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole . “ And [your]9173-you Lordship of the Treasury in [posse]9176-posse , [Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole . Truly it is a great stake . ”[4826-the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave him his hand , but retained his guest] The interview between [the heads of [the two great houses of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]4818-the two great houses of montfort and [Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris]4817-the heads of the two great houses of montfort and beaumaris , on which the fate of [a ministry]8873-a ministry might depend , for it should always be recollected that it was only by [a majority of one]4820-a majority of one that [Sir Robert Peel]332-peel had necessitated the dissolution of parliament , was not carried on exactly in the spirit and with the means which would have occurred to and been practised by the race of [Tadpoles]623-tadpoles and [Tapers]624-tapers . [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was [a very young man]2270-a very young man , handsome , extremely shy , and one who had only very recently mixed with the circle in which [he]507-lord beaumaris was born . It was under the influence of [Imogene]420-imogene that , in soliciting an interview with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , [he]507-lord beaumaris had taken for [him]507-lord beaumaris an unusual , not to say unprecedented step . [He]507-lord beaumaris had conjured up to [himself]507-lord beaumaris in [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort the apparition of [a haughty Whig peer]4822-a haughty whig peer , proud of [his]4822-a haughty whig peer order , prouder of [his]4822-a haughty whig peer party , and not over - prejudiced in favour of [one who had quitted those sacred ranks , freezing with arrogant reserve and condescending politeness]4823-one who had quitted those sacred ranks , freezing with arrogant reserve and condescending politeness . In short , [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was extremely nervous when , ushered by [many servants]3883-many servants through [many chambers]4825-many chambers , there came forward to receive [him]507-lord beaumaris [the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave [him]507-lord beaumaris [his]507-lord beaumaris hand , but retained [his]507-lord beaumaris guest]4826-the most sweetly mannered gentleman alive , who not only gave him his hand , but retained his guest ’s , saying , “ [We]9177-we are [a sort of cousins]9178-a sort of cousins , [I]548-lord montfort believe , and ought to have been acquainted before , but [you]507-lord beaumaris know perhaps [my]548-lord montfort wretched state , ”[548-lord montfort] though what that was [nobody]2478-nobody exactly did know , particularly as [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was sometimes seen wading in streams breast - high while throwing [his]548-lord montfort skilful line over [the rushing waters]4828-the rushing waters . “ [I]548-lord montfort remember [[your]507-lord beaumaris grandfather]7064-your grandfather , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort said , “ and with good cause . [He]7064-your grandfather pouched [me]507-lord beaumaris at [Harrow]125-harrow , and it was the largest pouch [I]507-lord beaumaris ever had . [One]6769-one does not forget the first time [one]6769-one had a five - pound note . ”[507-lord beaumaris] And then when [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , blushing and with much hesitation , had stated the occasion of [his]507-lord beaumaris asking for the interview that [they]4829-they might settle together about the representation of [Northborough]225-northborough in harmony with the old understanding between [the families which [he]507-lord beaumaris trusted]4830-the families which he trusted would always be maintained , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort assured [him]507-lord beaumaris that [he]548-lord montfort was personally obliged to [him]507-lord beaumaris by [his]507-lord beaumaris always supporting [Odo]595-odo , regretted that [Odo]595-odo would retire , and then said if [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris had [any brother]4831-any brother , [cousin]4832-cousin , or [friend to bring forward]4833-friend to bring forward , [he]507-lord beaumaris need hardly say [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris might count upon [him]507-lord beaumaris . “ [I]507-lord beaumaris am [a Whig]8409-a whig , ”[507-lord beaumaris] [he]507-lord beaumaris continued , “ and so was [[your]9183-your father]6930-your father , but [I]548-lord montfort am not particularly pleased with the sayings and doings of [[my]548-lord montfort people]9185-my people . Between [ourselves]9186-ourselves , [I]548-lord montfort think [they]9185-my people have been in a little too long , and if [they]9185-my people do anything very strong , if , for instance , [they]9185-my people give office to [O’Connell]368-o’connell , [I]548-lord montfort should not be at all surprised if [I]548-lord montfort were [myself]548-lord montfort to sit on the cross benches . ”[548-lord montfort] It seems there was [no member of the Beaumaris family]4834-no member of the beaumaris family who wished at this juncture to come forward , and being assured of this , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort remarked there was [a young man of promise who much wished to enter the House of Commons]4835-a young man of promise who much wished to enter the house of commons , not unknown , [he]548-lord montfort believed , to [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , and that was [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . [He]507-lord beaumaris was [the son of [a distinguished man , now departed]4837-a distinguished man , now departed , who in [his]4837-a distinguished man , now departed day had been [a minister of state]1927-a minister of state]4836-the son of a distinguished man , now departed , who in his day had been a minister of state . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was quite ready to support [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , if [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris approved of the selection , but [he]507-lord beaumaris placed [himself]507-lord beaumaris entirely in [his]507-lord beaumaris hands . [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , blushing , said [he]507-lord beaumaris quite approved of the selection ; knew [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion very well , and liked [him]425-endymion very much ; and if [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort sanctioned it , would speak to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion [himself]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort believed [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was [a Liberal]6828-a liberal , but [he]548-lord montfort agreed with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , that in these days [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen must be [all of the same opinion if not on the same side]4841-all of the same opinion if not on the same side , and so on . And then [they]4842-they talked of fishing appropriately to a book of very curious flies that was on the table , and [they]4842-they agreed if possible to fish together in some famous waters that [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris had in [Hampshire]230-hampshire , and then , as [he]507-lord beaumaris was saying farewell , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort added , “ Although [I]499-lady montfort never pay visits , because really in [my]499-lady montfort wretched state [I]499-lady montfort can not , there is no reason why [[our]4842-they wives]9187-our wives should not know each other . Will [you]548-lord montfort permit [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to have the honour of paying [her]499-lady montfort respects to [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris ? ”[499-lady montfort] [Talleyrand]377-talleyrand or [Metternich]354-metternich could not have conducted an interview more skilfully . But these were just the things that [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort did not dislike doing . [His]548-lord montfort great good nature was not disturbed by a single inconvenient circumstance , and [he]548-lord montfort enjoyed the sense of [his]548-lord montfort adroitness . The same day the cards of [Lord]4843-lord and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort were sent to [Piccadilly Terrace]218-piccadilly terrace , and on the next day the cards of [Lord]4844-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris were returned to [Montfort House]180-montfort house . And on the following day , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , accompanied by [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , would find [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris at [home]726-home , and after a charming visit , in which [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , though natural to the last degree , displayed every quality which could fascinate even [a woman]6794-a woman , when [she]499-lady montfort put [her]499-lady montfort hand in that of [Imogene]420-imogene to say farewell , added , “ [I]507-lord beaumaris am delighted to find that [we]9188-we are [cousins]9189-cousins . ”[507-lord beaumaris] A few days after this interview , parliament was dissolved . It was the middle of a wet June , and the season received its coup de grace . Although [Endymion]425-endymion had [no rival]4847-no rival , and apparently no prospect of a contest , [his]425-endymion labours as [a candidate]9145-a candidate were not slight . [The constituency]3073-the constituency was numerous , and [every member of [it]3073-the constituency]4850-every member of it expected to be called upon . To each [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion had to expound [his]425-endymion political views , and to receive from each a cordial assurance of a churlish criticism . All this [he]425-endymion did and endured , accompanied by about [fifty of [the principal inhabitants]4852-the principal inhabitants]4851-fifty of the principal inhabitants , [members of [[his]425-endymion committee]4854-his committee , who insisted on never leaving [his]425-endymion side , and prompting [him]425-endymion at every new door which [he]425-endymion entered with contradictory reports of the political opinions of [the indweller]4855-the indweller , or confidential informations how they were to be managed and addressed]4853-members of his committee , who insisted on never leaving his side , and prompting him at every new door which he entered with contradictory reports of the political opinions of the indweller , or confidential informations how they were to be managed and addressed . The principal and most laborious incidents of the day were festivals which [they]4856-they styled luncheons , when [the candidate]4857-the candidate and the ambulatory committee were quartered on [some principal citizen]4858-some principal citizen with an elaborate banquet of several courses , and in which [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ’ health was always pledged in sparkling bumpers . After the luncheon came two or three more hours of what was called canvassing ; then , in a state of horrible repletion , [the fortunate candidate , who had no contest]4859-the fortunate candidate , who had no contest , had to dine with [another principal citizen]4860-another principal citizen , with real turtle soup , and gigantic turbots , entrees in the shape of volcanic curries , and rigid venison , sent as a compliment by [a neighbouring peer]4861-a neighbouring peer . This last ceremony was necessarily hurried , as [Endymion]425-endymion had every night to address in some ward [a body of [the electors]4863-the electors]4862-a body of the electors . When this had been going on for a few days , [the borough]9031-the borough was suddenly placarded with posting bills in colossal characters of true blue , warning [the Conservative electors]4865-the conservative electors not to promise [their]4865-the conservative electors votes , as [a distinguished candidate of the right sort]4866-a distinguished candidate of the right sort would certainly come forward . At the same time there was a paragraph in a local journal that [a member of a noble family]4867-a member of a noble family , illustrious in the naval annals of [the country]6643-the country , would , if sufficiently supported , solicit the suffrages of [the independent electors]4869-the independent electors . “ [We]9190-we think , by the allusion to the navy , that it must be [Mr. Hood of Acreley]625-mr. hood of acreley , ”[507-lord beaumaris] said [[Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris ’ agent]4870-lord beaumaris ’ agent to [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , “ but [he]625-mr. hood of acreley has not the ghost of a chance . [I]425-endymion will ride over and see [him]625-mr. hood of acreley in the course of the day . ”[425-endymion] This placard was of course [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole ’s last effort , but [that worthy gentleman]4871-that worthy gentleman soon forgot [his]4871-that worthy gentleman mortification about [Northborough]225-northborough in the general triumph of [his]4871-that worthy gentleman party . [The Whigs]6646-the whigs were nowhere , though [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion was returned without opposition , and in the month of August , still wondering at the rapid , strange , and even mysterious incidents , that had so suddenly and so swiftly changed [his]425-endymion position and prospects in life , took [his]425-endymion seat in [that House in whose galleries [he]425-endymion had so long humbly attended]4873-that house in whose galleries he had so long humbly attended as [the private secretary of [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister]8841-the private secretary of a cabinet minister . [[His]425-endymion friends]844-his friends were still in office , though [the country]6643-the country had sent up a majority of ninety against [them]844-his friends , and [Endymion]425-endymion took [his]425-endymion seat behind the Treasury bench , and exactly behind [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . The debate on the address was protracted for three nights , and then [they]4878-they divided at three o’clock in the morning , and then all was over . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , who had vindicated [the ministry]6702-the ministry with admirable vigour and felicity , turned round to [Endymion]425-endymion , and smiling said in the sweetest tone , “ [I]610-mr. tadpole did not enlarge on [our]9191-our greatest feat , namely , that [we]9191-our had governed [the country]6643-the country for two years without a majority . [Peel]332-peel would never have had the pluck to do that . ”[610-mr. tadpole] Notwithstanding the backsliding of [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris and the unprincipled conduct of [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , [they]4878-they were both rewarded as [the latter gentleman]4880-the latter gentleman projected — [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris accepted a high post in [the Household]887-the household , and [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare was appointed [Under - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]4882-under - secretary of state for foreign affairs . [Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole was a little glum about it , but it was inevitable . “ The fact is , ”[610-mr. tadpole] as [the world]6658-the world agreed , “ [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris is [the only Tory woman]9193-the only tory woman . [They]4878-they have nobody who can receive except [her]580-lady beaumaris . ”[499-lady montfort] The changes in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons were still greater than those in the administration . Never were [so many new members]4885-so many new members , and [Endymion]425-endymion watched [them]4885-so many new members , during the first days , and before the debate on the address , taking the oaths at the table in batches with much interest . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]4886-mr. bertie tremaine was returned , and [[his]4886-mr. bertie tremaine brother]7268-his brother , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]4888-mr. tremaine bertie . [Job Thornberry]396-job was member for [a manufacturing town]4889-a manufacturing town , with which [he]396-job was not otherwise connected . [Hortensius]458-hortensius was successful , and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo for [a metropolitan borough]4890-a metropolitan borough , but what pleased [Endymion]425-endymion more than anything was the return of [[his]425-endymion valued friend]4891-his valued friend [Trenchard]431-trenchard , who a short time before had acceded to [the paternal estate]4892-the paternal estate ; [all these gentlemen]4893-all these gentlemen were [Liberals]8373-liberals , and were destined to sit on the same side of [the House]929-the house as [Endymion]425-endymion . After the fatal vote , [the Whigs]6646-the whigs all left [town]6995-town . Society in general had been greatly dispersed , but parliament had to remain sitting until October . “ [We]9194-we are going to [Princedown]141-princedown , ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said one day to [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and [we]9194-we had counted on seeing [you]425-endymion [there]890-there , but [I]425-endymion have been thinking much of [your]425-endymion position since , and [I]425-endymion am persuaded , that [we]9194-we must sacrifice pleasure to higher objects . This is really a crisis in [your]425-endymion life , and much , perhaps everything , depends on [your]425-endymion not making a mistake now . What [I]425-endymion want to see [you]425-endymion is [a great statesman]8148-a great statesman . This is a political economy parliament , both sides alike thinking of the price of corn and all that . Finance and commerce are [everybody]6694-everybody ’s subjects , and are most convenient to make speeches about for [men who can not speak French and who have had no education]9198-men who can not speak french and who have had no education . Real politics are the possession and distribution of power . [I]425-endymion want to see [you]425-endymion give [your]425-endymion mind to foreign affairs . There [you]425-endymion will have [no rivals]9199-no rivals . There are a great many subjects which [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort can not take up , but which [you]425-endymion could very properly , and [you]425-endymion will have always the benefit of [his]425-endymion counsel , and , when necessary , [his]425-endymion parliamentary assistance ; but foreign affairs are not to be mastered by mere reading . [Bookworms]9200-bookworms do not make [chancellors of state]9201-chancellors of state . [You]425-endymion must become acquainted with the great actors in the great scene . There is nothing like personal knowledge of [the individuals who control the high affairs]9202-the individuals who control the high affairs . That has made the fortune of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . What [I]425-endymion think [you]425-endymion ought to do , without doubt ought to do , is to take advantage of this long interval before the meeting of parliament , and go to [Paris]43-paris . [Paris]43-paris is now [the Capital of Diplomacy]8125-the capital of diplomacy . It is not the best time of the year to go [there]890-there , but [you]425-endymion will meet [a great many people of the diplomatic world]9205-a great many people of the diplomatic world , and if the opportunity offers , [you]425-endymion can vary the scene , and go to [some baths which [princes]860-princes and [ministers]6766-ministers frequent]9206-some baths which princes and ministers frequent . [The Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll is now at [Paris]43-paris , and [minister for [[his]3891-the count of ferroll court]9211-his court]9210-minister for his court . [You]425-endymion know [him]3891-the count of ferroll ; that is well . But [he]3891-the count of ferroll is [[my]425-endymion greatest friend]9212-my greatest friend , and , as [you]425-endymion know , [we]9213-we habitually correspond . [He]3891-the count of ferroll will do everything for [you]425-endymion , [I]425-endymion am sure , for [my]425-endymion sake . It is not pleasant to be separated ; [I]425-endymion do not wish to conceal that ; [I]425-endymion should have enjoyed [your]425-endymion society at [Princedown]141-princedown , but [I]425-endymion am doing right , and [you]425-endymion will some day thank [me]425-endymion for it . [We]9213-we must soften the pang of separation by writing to [each other]916-each other every day , so when [we]9213-we meet again it will only be as if [we]9213-we had parted yesterday . Besides — who knows?—I may run over [myself]425-endymion to [Paris]43-paris in the winter . [[My]425-endymion lord]7235-my lord always liked [Paris]43-paris ; [the only place [he]7235-my lord ever did]9216-the only place he ever did , but [I]425-endymion am not very sanguine [he]7235-my lord will go ; [he]7235-my lord is so afraid of being asked to dinner by [[our]9213-we ambassador]9217-our ambassador . ”[425-endymion] In all lives , the highest and the humblest , there is a crisis in the formation of character , and in the bent of the disposition . It comes from many causes , and from some which on the surface are apparently even trivial . It may be a book , a speech , a sermon ; [a man]807-a man or [a woman]6794-a woman ; a great misfortune or a burst of prosperity . But the result is the same ; a sudden revelation to [ourselves]4900-our of [our]4900-our secret purpose , and a recognition of [our]4900-our perhaps long shadowed , but now masterful convictions . A crisis of this kind occurred to [Endymion]425-endymion the day when [he]425-endymion returned to [[his]425-endymion chambers]4901-his chambers , after having taken the oaths and [his]425-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . [He]425-endymion felt the necessity of being alone . For nearly the last three months [he]425-endymion had been [the excited actor in a strange and even mysterious drama]4903-the excited actor in a strange and even mysterious drama . There had been for [him]425-endymion no time to reflect ; all [he]425-endymion could aim at was to comprehend , and if possible control , the present and urgent contingency ; [he]425-endymion had been called upon , almost unceasingly , to do or to say something sudden and unexpected ; and it was only now , when the crest of the ascent had been reached , that [he]425-endymion could look around [him]425-endymion and consider [the new world]4904-the new world opening to [his]425-endymion gaze . The greatest opportunity that can be offered to [an Englishman]2922-an englishman was now [his]4906-his — a seat in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . It was [his]4906-his almost in the first bloom of youth , and yet after advantageous years of labour and political training , and it was combined with a material independence on which [he]425-endymion never could have counted . A love of power , a passion for distinction , a noble pride , which had been native to [his]425-endymion early disposition , but which had apparently been crushed by the enormous sorrows and misfortunes of [his]425-endymion childhood , and which had vanished , as it were , before the sweetness of that domestic love which had been the solace of [his]425-endymion adversity , now again stirred their dim and mighty forms in [his]425-endymion renovated , and , as it were , inspired consciousness . “ If this has happened at twenty - two , ”[425-endymion] thought [Endymion]425-endymion , “ what may not occur if the average life of [man]6751-man be allotted to [me]4393-the count ? At any rate , [I]4393-the count will never think of anything else . [I]4393-the count have a purpose in life , and [I]4393-the count will fulfil it . It is a charm that its accomplishment would be the most grateful result to [the two beings [I]4393-the count most love in [the world]6658-the world]9219-the two beings i most love in the world . ”[4393-the count] So when [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort shortly after opened [her]499-lady montfort views to [Endymion]425-endymion as to [his]425-endymion visiting [Paris]43-paris , and [his]425-endymion purpose in so doing , the seeds were thrown on a willing soil , and [he]425-endymion embraced [her]499-lady montfort counsels with the deepest interest . [His]425-endymion intimacy with [the Count of Ferroll]561-endymion was the completing event of this epoch of [his]425-endymion life . [Their]4908-their acquaintance had been slight in [England]7-england , for after [the Montfort]499-lady montfort Tournament [the Count]4393-the count had been appointed to [Paris]43-paris , where [he]4393-the count was required ; but [he]4393-the count received [Endymion]561-endymion with a cordiality which contrasted with [his]4393-the count usual demeanour , which , though frank , was somewhat cynical . “ This is not a favourable time to visit [Paris]43-paris , ”[4393-the count] [he]4393-the count said , “ so far as society is concerned . There is some business stirring in [the diplomatic world]9221-the diplomatic world , which has re - assembled [the fraternity]9222-the fraternity for the moment , and [the King]6628-the king is at [St. Cloud]231-st. cloud , but [you]9224-you may make some acquaintances which may be desirable , and at any rate look about [you]9224-you and clear the ground for the coming season . [I]4393-the count do not despair of [[our]4908-their dear friend]9225-our dear friend coming over in the winter . It is one of the hopes that keep [me]4393-the count alive . What [a woman]6794-a woman ! [You]9224-you may count [yourself]9224-you fortunate in having [such a friend]9227-such a friend . [I]4393-the count do . [I]4393-the count am not particularly fond of [female society]3758-female society . [Women]900-women chatter too much . But [I]4393-the count prefer the society of [a first - rate woman]7532-a first - rate woman to that of [any man]3054-any man ; and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is [a first - rate woman]7532-a first - rate woman — [I]4393-the count think the greatest since [Louise of Savoy]563-louise of savoy ; infinitely beyond the Princess d’Ursins . ”[4393-the count] The “ business that was then stirring in [the diplomatic world]9221-the diplomatic world , ”[3891-the count of ferroll] at a season when the pleasures of [Parisian]232-parisian society could not distract [him]4910-him , gave [Endymion]561-endymion a rare opportunity of studying [that singular class of [human beings]3137-human beings which is accustomed to consider [states]4913-states and [nations]2720-nations]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations as [individuals]3194-individuals , and speculate on [their]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations quarrels and misunderstandings , and the remedies which [they]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations require , in a tongue peculiar to [themselves]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations , and in language which often conveys a meaning exactly opposite to that which it seems to express . Diplomacy is hospitable , and [a young Englishman of graceful mien , well introduced]4916-a young englishman of graceful mien , well introduced , and [a member of the House of Commons]4917-a member of the house of commons — [that awful assembly which produces those dreaded blue books which strike terror in the boldest of [foreign statesmen]4919-foreign statesmen]4918-that awful assembly which produces those dreaded blue books which strike terror in the boldest of foreign statesmen — was not only received , but courted , in [the interesting circle in which [Endymion]561-endymion found [himself]561-endymion]4920-the interesting circle in which endymion found himself . There [he]4910-him encountered [men grey with the fame and wisdom of half a century of deep and lofty action]4921-men grey with the fame and wisdom of half a century of deep and lofty action , [men who had struggled with the first Napoleon]4922-men who had struggled with the first napoleon , and had sat in the Congress of [Vienna]28-vienna ; [others , hardly less celebrated , who had been suddenly borne to high places by the revolutionary wave of 1830]4923-others , hardly less celebrated , who had been suddenly borne to high places by the revolutionary wave of 1830 , and who had justly retained [their]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations exalted posts when [so many competitors with an equal chance had long ago , with equal justice]4924-so many competitors with an equal chance had long ago , with equal justice , subsided into the obscurity from which [they]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations ought never to have emerged . Around [these chief personages]4925-these chief personages were others not less distinguished by [their]4911-that singular class of human beings which is accustomed to consider states and nations abilities , but [a more youthful generation , who knew how to wait , and were always prepared or preparing for the inevitable occasion when it arrived]4926-a more youthful generation , who knew how to wait , and were always prepared or preparing for the inevitable occasion when it arrived — [fine and trained writers]4927-fine and trained writers , who could interpret in sentences of graceful adroitness the views of [[their]4927-fine and trained writers chiefs]4434-their chiefs ; or [sages in precedents]4929-sages in precedents , walking dictionaries of diplomacy , and [masters of every treaty]4930-masters of every treaty ; and [private secretaries reading human nature]4931-private secretaries reading human nature at a glance , and collecting every shade of opinion for the use and guidance of [[their]4931-private secretaries reading human nature principals]4932-their principals . Whatever [their]4933-their controversies in the morning , [their]4933-their critical interviews and [their]4933-their secret alliances , all were smiles and graceful badinage at the banquet and the reception ; as if [they]4933-their had only come to [Paris]43-paris to show [their]4933-their brilliant uniforms , [their]4933-their golden fleeces , and [their]4933-their grand crosses , and [their]4933-their broad ribbons with more tints than the iris . “ [I]3891-the count of ferroll will not give [them]4933-their ten years , ”[3891-the count of ferroll] said [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll , lighting [his]3891-the count of ferroll cigarette , and addressing [Endymion]561-endymion on [their]4933-their return from one of these assemblies ; “ [I]3891-the count of ferroll sometimes think hardly five . ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ But where will the blow come from ? ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ Here ; there is no movement in [Europe]6-europe except in [France]12-france , and here it will always be a movement of subversion . ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ A pretty prospect ! ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ The sooner [you]561-endymion realise it the better . The system here is supported by [journalists]9234-journalists and [bankers]9235-bankers ; [two influential classes]9236-two influential classes , but [the millions]9237-the millions care for neither ; rather , [I]3891-the count of ferroll should say , dislike both . ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ Will the change affect [Europe]6-europe ? ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ Inevitably . [You]561-endymion rightly say [Europe]6-europe , for that is a geographical expression . There is no State in [Europe]6-europe ; [I]3891-the count of ferroll exclude [[your]561-endymion own country]9238-your own country , which belongs to [every division of [the globe]9240-the globe]9239-every division of the globe , and is fast becoming more commercial than political , and [I]3891-the count of ferroll exclude [Russia]47-russia , for [she]47-russia is essentially oriental , and [her]47-russia future will be entirely [the East]233-the east . ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ But there is [Germany]46-germany ! ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ Where ? [I]4393-the count can not find it on the maps . [Germany]46-germany is divided into [various districts]9241-various districts , and when there is a war , they are ranged on different sides . Notwithstanding [our]9242-our reviews and annual encampments , [Germany]46-germany is practically as weak as [Italy]45-italy . [We]9242-our have [some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being [first - rate powers]9244-first - rate powers]9243-some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being first - rate powers ; but it is mere play . [They]9243-some kingdoms who are allowed to play at being first - rate powers no more command events than [the King of [Naples]234-naples]9245-the king of naples or [the Duke of [Modena]134-modena]3111-the duke of modena . ”[4393-the count] “ Then is [France]12-france periodically to overrun [Europe]6-europe ? ”[3891-the count of ferroll] “ So long as it continues to be merely [Europe]6-europe . ”[2827-the count of] A close intimacy occurred between [Endymion]561-endymion and [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion . [He]561-endymion not only became [a permanent guest]4936-a permanent guest at [the official residence]4937-the official residence , but when the Conference broke up , [the Count]4393-the count invited [Endymion]561-endymion to be [[his]4393-the count companion]714-his companion to [some celebrated baths]4940-some celebrated baths , where [they]4941-they would meet not only [many of [[his]4393-the count late distinguished colleagues]4943-his late distinguished colleagues , but [[their]4941-they imperial and royal masters]4944-their imperial and royal masters , seeking alike health and relaxation at this famous rendezvous]4942-many of his late distinguished colleagues , but their imperial and royal masters , seeking alike health and relaxation at this famous rendezvous . “ [You]9247-you will find it of the first importance in public life , ”[2827-the count of] said [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion , “ to know personally [those who are carrying on the business of [the world]6658-the world]9248-those who are carrying on the business of the world ; so much depends on the character of [an individual]8856-an individual , [his]8856-an individual habits of thought , [his]8856-an individual prejudices , [his]8856-an individual superstitions , [his]8856-an individual social weaknesses , [his]8856-an individual health . Conducting affairs without this advantage is , in effect , an affair of stationery ; it is pens and paper who are in communication , not [human beings]3137-human beings . ”[469-mr. neuchatel] [The brother - in - law of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]4946-the brother - in - law of lord roehampton was [a sort of personage]4947-a sort of personage . It was very true that [distinguished man]4948-distinguished man was no longer [minister]814-minister , but [he]4948-distinguished man had been [minister]814-minister for a long time , and had left a great name . [Foreigners]8062-foreigners rarely know more than [one English minister]4952-one english minister at a time , but [they]8062-foreigners compensated for [their]8062-foreigners ignorance of the aggregate body by even exaggerating the qualities of [the individual with whom [they]8062-foreigners are acquainted]4953-the individual with whom they are acquainted . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had conducted the affairs of [[his]4948-distinguished man country]3141-his country always in a courteous , but still in a somewhat haughty spirit . [He]4948-distinguished man was easy and obliging , and conciliatory in little matters , but where the credit , or honour , or large interests of [England]7-england were concerned , [he]4948-distinguished man acted with conscious authority . On [the continent of [Europe]6-europe]6776-the continent of europe , though [he]4948-distinguished man sometimes incurred the depreciation of [the smaller minds]4956-the smaller minds , whose self - love [he]4948-distinguished man may not have sufficiently spared , by [the higher spirits [he]4948-distinguished man was feared and admired]4957-the higher spirits he was feared and admired , and [they]4956-the smaller minds knew , when [he]4948-distinguished man gave [his]4948-distinguished man whole soul to an affair , that [they]4956-the smaller minds were dealing with [a master]4958-a master . [Endymion]561-endymion was presented to [emperors]4959-emperors and [kings]6757-kings , and [he]561-endymion made [his]561-endymion way with [these exalted personages]4961-these exalted personages . [He]561-endymion found [them]4961-these exalted personages different from what [he]561-endymion had expected . [He]561-endymion was struck by [their]4961-these exalted personages intimate acquaintance with affairs , and by the serenity of [their]4961-these exalted personages judgment . The life was a pleasant as well as an interesting one . Where there are crowned heads , there are always [some charming women]4962-some charming women . [Endymion]561-endymion found [himself]561-endymion in a delightful circle . Long days and early hours , and [a beautiful country]4963-a beautiful country , renovate the spirit as well as the physical frame . Excursions to [romantic forests]4964-romantic forests , and visits to picturesque ruins , in the noon of summer , are enchanting , especially with princesses for [[your]4965-your companions]4966-your companions , bright and accomplished . Yet , notwithstanding some distractions , [Endymion]561-endymion never omitted writing to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort every day . The season at [Paris]43-paris , which commenced towards the end of the year , was a lively one , and especially interesting to [Endymion]561-endymion , who met there a great many of [[his]561-endymion friends]844-his friends . After [his]561-endymion visit to [the baths]4968-the baths [he]561-endymion had travelled alone for a few weeks , and saw [some famous places of which [he]561-endymion had long heard]4969-some famous places of which he had long heard . [A poet]2763-a poet was then sitting on the throne of [Bavaria]235-bavaria , and was realising [his]2763-a poet dreams in the creation of [an ideal capital]4971-an ideal capital . [The Black Forest]236-the black forest is [a land of romance]4972-a land of romance . [He]561-endymion saw [Walhalla]237-walhalla , too , crowning [the Danube]4973-the danube with the genius of [Germany]46-germany , as mighty as [the stream]4974-the stream [itself]4974-the stream . Pleasant it is to wander among [the quaint cities here clustering together]4975-the quaint cities here clustering together : [Nuremberg]238-nuremberg with all [its]238-nuremberg ancient art , imperial Augsburg , and [Wurzburg]239-wurzburg with [[its]239-wurzburg priestly palace]4976-its priestly palace , beyond the splendour of [many kings]4977-many kings . A summer in [Suabia]240-suabia is a great joy . But what a contrast to [the Rue de la Paix]241-the rue de la paix , bright and vivacious , in which [he]561-endymion now finds [himself]561-endymion , and [the companion of [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family]4978-the companion of the neuchatel family ! [Endymion]561-endymion had only returned to [Paris]43-paris the previous evening , and [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels had preceded [him]561-endymion by a week ; so [they]468-the neuchatels had seen [everybody]6694-everybody and could tell [him]561-endymion everything . [Lord]4981-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris were [there]890-there , and [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney [[their]468-the neuchatels companion]4983-their companion , [[her]410-mrs. rodney husband]986-her husband detained in [London]10-london by some mysterious business ; it was thought a seat in parliament , which [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole had persuaded [him]561-endymion might be secured on a vacancy occasioned by a successful petition . [They]468-the neuchatels had seen [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion , who was going to dine with [them]468-the neuchatels that day , and [Endymion]561-endymion]561-endymion was invited to meet [him]561-endymion . It was [Adriana]481-adriana ’s first visit to [Paris]43-paris , and [she]481-adriana seemed delighted with it ; but [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel preferred [the gay capital]4985-the gay capital when it was out of season . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel [himself]469-mr. neuchatel was always in high spirits,—sanguine and self - satisfied . [He]469-mr. neuchatel was [an Orleanist]4986-an orleanist , had always been so , and sympathised with the apparently complete triumph of [his]469-mr. neuchatel principles—“real liberal principles , no nonsense ; there was more gold in [the Bank of [France]12-france]9252-the bank of france than in [any similar establishment in [Europe]6-europe]9253-any similar establishment in europe . After all , wealth is the test of the welfare of [a people]6674-a people , and the test of wealth is the command of the precious metals . Eh ! [Mr. Member of Parliament]9255-mr. member of parliament ? ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] And [his]469-mr. neuchatel eye flashed fire , and [he]469-mr. neuchatel seemed to smack [his]469-mr. neuchatel lips at the very thought and mention of these delicious circumstances . [They]4987-they were in [[a jeweller]4988-a jeweller ’s shop]4989-a jeweller ’s shop , and [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel was choosing a trinket for a wedding present . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel seemed infinitely distressed . “ What do [you]9255-mr. member of parliament think of this , [Adriana]481-adriana ? It is simple and in good taste . [I]476-mrs. neuchatel should like it for [myself]476-mrs. neuchatel , and yet [I]476-mrs. neuchatel fear it might not be thought fine enough . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ This is pretty , [mamma]7281-mamma , and new , ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] and [she]476-mrs. neuchatel held before [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel mother]1374-her mother a bracelet of much splendour . “ Oh , no ! that will never do , [dear Adriana]481-adriana ; [they]4987-they will say [we]4987-they are purse - proud . ”[476-mrs. neuchatel] “ [I]561-endymion am afraid [they]4987-they will always say that , [mamma]7281-mamma , ”[561-endymion] and [she]476-mrs. neuchatel sighed . “ It is a long time since [we]4987-they all separated , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion to [Adriana]481-adriana . “ Months ! [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton said [you]9255-mr. member of parliament were [the first runaway]9258-the first runaway . [I]481-adriana think [you]9255-mr. member of parliament were quite right . [Your]9255-mr. member of parliament new life now will be fresh to [you]9255-mr. member of parliament . If [you]9255-mr. member of parliament had remained , it would only have been associated with defeat and discomfiture . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]481-adriana am so happy to be in [parliament]776-parliament , that [I]481-adriana do not think [I]481-adriana could ever associate such a life with discomfiture . ”[481-adriana] “ Does it make [you]561-endymion very happy ? ”[481-adriana] said [Adriana]481-adriana , looking at [him]561-endymion rather earnestly . “ Very happy . ”[481-adriana] “ [I]407-sylvia am glad of that . ”[407-sylvia] [The Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels had [a house at [Paris]43-paris]4991-a house at paris — [one of [the fine hotels of [the First Empire]4994-the first empire]4993-the fine hotels of the first empire]4992-one of the fine hotels of the first empire . [It]4991-a house at paris was inhabited generally by [one of [the nephews]7956-the nephews]4995-one of the nephews , but [it]4991-a house at paris was always ready to receive [them]7956-the nephews with every luxury and every comfort . But [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel [herself]476-mrs. neuchatel particularly disliked [Paris]43-paris , and [she]476-mrs. neuchatel rarely accompanied [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel husband]986-her husband in [his]986-her husband frequent but brief visits to [the gay city]4998-the gay city . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel had yielded on this occasion to the wish of [Adriana]481-adriana , whom [she]476-mrs. neuchatel had endeavoured to bring up in a wholesome prejudice against French taste and fashions . The dinner to - day was exquisite , in [a chamber of many - coloured marbles]4999-a chamber of many - coloured marbles , and where there was no marble there was gold , and when the banquet was over , [they]5000-they repaired to [saloons]5001-saloons hung with satin of a delicate tint which exhibited to perfection a choice collection of [Greuse]627-greuse and [Vanloo]628-vanloo . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton dined [there]890-there as well as [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll , [some of [the French ministers]5005-the french ministers]5004-some of the french ministers , and [two or three illustrious Orleanist celebrities of literature]5006-two or three illustrious orleanist celebrities of literature , who acknowledged and emulated the matchless conversational powers of [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel . [Lord]5007-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris and [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney completed the party . [Sylvia]407-sylvia was really peerless . [She]407-sylvia was by birth half [a Frenchwoman]5008-a frenchwoman , and [she]407-sylvia compensated for [her]407-sylvia deficiency in the other moiety , by a series of exquisite costumes , in which [she]407-sylvia mingled with the spell - born fashion of [France]12-france [her]407-sylvia own singular genius in dress . [She]407-sylvia spoke not much , but looked prettier than ever ; a little haughty , and now and then faintly smiling . What was most remarkable about [her]407-sylvia was [her]407-sylvia convenient and complete want of memory . [Sylvia]407-sylvia had no past . [She]407-sylvia could not have found [her]407-sylvia way to [Warwick Street]62-warwick street to save [her]407-sylvia life . [She]407-sylvia conversed with [Endymion]561-endymion with ease and not without gratification , but from all [she]407-sylvia said , [you]5009-you might have supposed that [they]5010-they had been born in the same sphere , and always lived in the same sphere , that sphere being one peopled by [duchesses]2102-duchesses and [countesses]5012-countesses and [gentlemen of fashion]5013-gentlemen of fashion and [ministers of state]757-ministers of state . [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris was different from [[her]580-lady beaumaris sister]1871-her sister almost in all respects , except in beauty , though [her]580-lady beaumaris beauty even was of a higher style than that of [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . [Imogene]420-imogene was quite natural , though refined . [She]420-imogene had a fine disposition . All [her]420-imogene impulses were good and naturally noble . [She]420-imogene had a greater intellectual range than [Sylvia]407-sylvia , and was much more cultivated . This [she]407-sylvia owed to [her]407-sylvia friendship with [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , who was entirely devoted to [her]407-sylvia , and whose main object in life was to make everything contribute to [her]407-sylvia greatness . “ [I]407-sylvia hope [he]442-waldershare will come here next week , ”[407-sylvia] [she]407-sylvia said to [Endymion]561-endymion . “ [I]407-sylvia heard from [him]442-waldershare to - day . [He]442-waldershare is at [Venice]129-venice . And [he]442-waldershare gives [me]407-sylvia such lovely descriptions of [that city]1601-that city , that [I]407-sylvia shall never rest till [I]407-sylvia have seen it and glided in a gondola . ”[407-sylvia] “ Well , that [you]561-endymion can easily do . ”[407-sylvia] “ Not so easily . [It]9261-it will never do to interfere with [[my]326-mr. wilton lord]7235-my lord ’s hunting — and when hunting is over there is always something else — [Newmarket]113-newmarket , or [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords , or rook - shooting . ”[326-mr. wilton] “ [I]561-endymion must say there is something delightful about [Paris]43-paris , which [you]561-endymion meet nowhere else , ”[561-endymion] said [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton to [Endymion]561-endymion . “ For [my]561-endymion part , it has the same effect on [me]561-endymion as a bottle of champagne . When [I]561-endymion think of what [we]9264-we were doing at this time last year — those dreadful November cabinets — [I]561-endymion shudder ! By the by , [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion says there is a chance of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort coming [here]1520-here ; have [you]561-endymion heard anything ? ”[561-endymion] [Endymion]561-endymion knew all about it , but [he]561-endymion was too discreet even to pretend to exclusive information on that head . [He]561-endymion thought it might be true , but supposed it depended on [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord . “ Oh ! [Montfort]499-lady montfort will never come . [He]1542-her lord will bolt at the last moment when [the hall]1303-the hall is full of packages . [Their]9268-their very sight will frighten [him]1542-her lord , and [he]1542-her lord will steal down to [Princedown]141-princedown and read ‘ [Don Quixote]629-don quixote . ’ ”[499-lady montfort] [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was quite right . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort arrived without [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord . “ [He]1542-her lord threw [me]499-lady montfort over almost as [we]9269-we were getting into [the carriage]9270-the carriage , and [I]499-lady montfort had quite given it up when dear [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort came to [my]499-lady montfort rescue . [She]499-lady montfort wanted to see [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother , and — here [we]9269-we are . ”[499-lady montfort] The arrival of [these two great ladies]5018-these two great ladies gave a stimulant to gaieties which were already excessive . [The court]980-the court and [the ministers]7762-the ministers rivalled the balls and the banquets which were profusely offered by [the ambassadors]3525-the ambassadors and [bankers]9235-bankers . Even [the great faubourg]5023-the great faubourg relaxed , and [its]5023-the great faubourg halls of high ceremony and mysterious splendour were opened to those who in [London]10-london had extended to [many of [their]5024-many of their order order]5024-many of their order a graceful and abounding hospitality . It was with difficulty , however , that [they]5018-these two great ladies persuaded [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to honour with [her]499-lady montfort presence [the embassy of [[her]499-lady montfort own court]5026-her own court]5025-the embassy of her own court . “ [I]499-lady montfort dined with [those people]9272-those people once , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said to [Endymion]561-endymion , “ but [I]499-lady montfort confess when [I]499-lady montfort thought of [those dear Granvilles]9273-those dear granvilles , [their]9273-those dear granvilles entrees stuck in [my]499-lady montfort throat . ”[499-lady montfort] There was , however , no lack of diplomatic banquets for [the successor of [Louise of [Savoy]184-savoy]563-louise of savoy]5027-the successor of louise of savoy . [The splendid hotel of [the Count of]2827-the count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]5028-the splendid hotel of the count of ferroll was the scene of festivals not to be exceeded in [Paris]43-paris , and all in honour of [this wondrous dame]5030-this wondrous dame . Sometimes [they]5031-they were feasts , sometimes they were balls , sometimes they were little dinners , consummate and select , sometimes large receptions , multifarious and amusing . [Her]499-lady montfort pleasure was asked every morn , and whenever [she]499-lady montfort was disengaged , [she]499-lady montfort issued orders to [[his]2827-the count of devoted household]5032-his devoted household . [His]2827-the count of boxes at opera or play were at [her]499-lady montfort constant disposal ; [[his]2827-the count of carriages]5033-his carriages were at [her]499-lady montfort command , and [she]499-lady montfort rode , in [[his]2827-the count of society]3286-his society , the most beautiful horses in [Paris]43-paris . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion had wished that [both ladies]5035-both ladies should have taken up [their]5035-both ladies residence at [[his]2827-the count of mansion]5036-his mansion . “ But [I]499-lady montfort think [we]5035-both ladies had better not , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [Myra]466-myra . “ After all , there is nothing like ‘ [my]499-lady montfort crust of bread and liberty , ’ and so [I]499-lady montfort think [we]5035-both ladies had better stay at [the Bristol]243-the bristol . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Go and talk to [Adriana]481-adriana , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort to [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother . “ It seems to [me]1096-his sister [you]919-her brother never speak to [her]481-adriana . ”[1096-his sister] [Endymion]561-endymion looked a little confused . “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort has plenty of [friends]7075-friends here , ”[1096-his sister] [[his]919-her brother sister]1096-his sister continued . “ [You]919-her brother are not wanted , and [you]919-her brother should always remember those who have been [[our]9275-our earliest and kindest friends]9276-our earliest and kindest friends . ”[442-waldershare] There was something in [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s words and look which rather jarred upon [him]919-her brother . Anything like reproach or dissatisfaction from those lips and from that countenance , sometimes a little anxious but always affectionate , not to say adoring , confused and even agitated [him]919-her brother . [He]919-her brother was tempted to reply , but , exercising successfully the self - control which was the result rather of [his]919-her brother life than of [his]919-her brother nature , [he]919-her brother said nothing , and , in obedience to the intimation , immediately approached [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel . About this time [Waldershare]442-waldershare arrived at [Paris]43-paris , full of magnificent dreams which [he]442-waldershare called plans . [He]442-waldershare was delighted with [[his]442-waldershare office]6810-his office ; it was much the most important in [the government]818-the government , and more important because it was not in the cabinet . Well managed , it was power without responsibility . [He]442-waldershare explained to [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris that [an Under - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]5041-an under - secretary of state for foreign affairs , with [[his]442-waldershare chief in [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords]5042-his chief in the house of lords , was “ [[master of the situation . ”]9277-master of the situation . ”]9277-master of the situation . ”[420-imogene] What the situation was , and what [the under - secretary]5044-the under - secretary was to master , [he]442-waldershare did not yet deign to inform [Imogene]420-imogene ; but [her]420-imogene trust in [Waldershare]442-waldershare was implicit , and [she]420-imogene repeated to [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , and to [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , with an air of mysterious self - complacency , that [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare was “ [master of the situation]9279-master of the situation . ”[499-lady montfort] [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney fancied that this was the correct and fashionable title of [an under - secretary of state]5045-an under - secretary of state . [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare was going to make a collection of portraits of [Under - Secretaries for Foreign Affairs whose chiefs]5046-under - secretaries for foreign affairs whose chiefs had been in [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords . It would be a collection of [the most eminent statesmen that [England]7-england]5048-the most eminent statesmen that england had ever produced . For the rest , during [his]442-waldershare Italian tour , [Waldershare]442-waldershare seemed to have conducted [himself]442-waldershare with distinguished discretion , and had been careful not to solicit an audience of [the Duke of [Modena]134-modena]3111-the duke of modena in order to renew [his]442-waldershare oath of allegiance . When [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort successfully tempted [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort to be [[her]499-lady montfort travelling companion to [Paris]43-paris]5050-her travelling companion to paris , the contemplated visit was to have been a short one—“a week , perhaps ten days at the outside . ”[466-myra] The outside had been not inconsiderably passed , and yet [the beautiful Berengaria]5051-the beautiful berengaria showed no disposition of returning to [England]7-england . [Myra]466-myra was uneasy at [her]466-myra own protracted absence from [[her]466-myra lord]1542-her lord , and having made a last , but fruitless effort to induce [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to accompany [her]466-myra , [she]466-myra said one day to [Endymion]561-endymion , “ [I]499-lady montfort think [I]499-lady montfort must ask [you]561-endymion to take [me]499-lady montfort back . And indeed [you]561-endymion ought to be with [[my]499-lady montfort lord]7235-my lord some little time before the meeting of Parliament . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]561-endymion was really of the same opinion , though [he]561-endymion was conscious of the social difficulty which [he]561-endymion should have to encounter in order to effect [his]561-endymion purpose . Occasionally [a statesman in opposition]5053-a statesman in opposition is assisted by [the same private secretary who was [his]5053-a statesman in opposition confidant when in office]5054-the same private secretary who was his confidant when in office ; but this is not always the case — perhaps not even generally . In the present instance , [the principal of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s several secretaries]5055-the principal of lord roehampton ’s several secretaries had been selected from [the permanent clerks in [the Foreign Office itself]5057-the foreign office itself]5056-the permanent clerks in the foreign office itself , and therefore when [[his]5053-a statesman in opposition chief]1660-his chief retired from [his]5053-a statesman in opposition official duties , [the private secretary]5059-the private secretary resumed [his]5059-the private secretary previous post , an act which necessarily terminated all relations between [himself]5059-the private secretary and [the late minister]5060-the late minister , save those of private , though often still intimate , acquaintance . Now one of the great objects of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort for a long time had been , that [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother should occupy a confidential position near [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband . The desire had originally been shared , and even warmly , by [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; but the unexpected entrance of [Endymion]561-endymion into [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons had raised a technical difficulty in this respect which seemed to terminate the cherished prospect . [Myra]466-myra , however , was resolved not to regard these technical difficulties , and was determined to establish at once the intimate relations [she]466-myra desired between [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband and [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother . This purpose had been one of the principal causes which induced [her]466-myra to accompany [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [Paris]43-paris . [She]466-myra wanted to see [Endymion]561-endymion , to see what [he]561-endymion was about , and to prepare [him]561-endymion for the future which [she]466-myra contemplated . The view which [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort took of these matters was very different from that of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was in [her]499-lady montfort riding habit , leaning back in an easy chair , with [her]499-lady montfort whip in one hand and the “ Charivari ”[499-lady montfort] in the other , and [she]499-lady montfort said , “ Are [you]561-endymion not going to ride to - day , [Endymion]561-endymion ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort think not . [I]499-lady montfort wanted to talk to [you]561-endymion a little about [my]499-lady montfort plans , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Your]561-endymion plans ? Why should [you]561-endymion have any plans ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort is about to return to [England]7-england , and [she]499-lady montfort proposes [I]499-lady montfort should go with [her]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Why ? ”[986-her husband] And then [Endymion]561-endymion entered into the whole case , the desirableness of being with [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort before the meeting of parliament , of assisting [him]561-endymion , working with [him]561-endymion , acting for [him]561-endymion , and all the other expedient circumstances of the situation . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said nothing . Being of an eager nature , it was rather [her]499-lady montfort habit to interrupt those who addressed [her]499-lady montfort , especially on matters [she]499-lady montfort deemed disagreeable . [[Her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband used to say , “ [Berengaria]504-berengaria is [a charming companion]7301-a charming companion , but if [she]504-berengaria would only listen a little more , [she]504-berengaria would have so much more to tell [me]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] On the present occasion , [Endymion]561-endymion had no reason to complain that [he]561-endymion had not a fair opportunity of stating [his]561-endymion views and wishes . [She]499-lady montfort was quite silent , changed colour occasionally , bit [her]499-lady montfort beautiful lip , and gently but constantly lashed [her]499-lady montfort beautiful riding habit . When [he]561-endymion paused , [she]499-lady montfort inquired if [he]561-endymion had done , and [he]561-endymion assenting , [she]499-lady montfort said , “ [I]561-endymion think the whole thing preposterous . What can [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort have to do before the meeting of parliament ? [He]561-endymion has not got to write [the Queen]8539-the queen ’s speech . The only use of being in opposition is that [we]9283-we may enjoy [ourselves]9283-we . The best thing that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort and all [[his]561-endymion friends]844-his friends can do is travel for a couple of years . Ask [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll what [he]3891-the count of ferroll thinks of the situation . [He]3891-the count of ferroll will tell [you]9286-you that [he]3891-the count of ferroll never knew one more hopeless . Taxes and tariffs — that ’s the future of [England]7-england , and , so far as [I]561-endymion can see , it may go on for ever . [The government]818-the government here desires nothing better than what [they]818-the government call Peace . What [they]818-the government mean by peace is agiotage , shares at a premium , and [bubble companies]9288-bubble companies . The whole thing is corrupt , as it ever must be when government is in the hands of [a mere middle class]9289-a mere middle class , and that , too , a limited one ; but it may last hopelessly long , and in the meantime , ‘ Vive la bagatelle ! ’ ”[561-endymion] “ These are very different views from those which , [I]499-lady montfort had understood , were to guide [us]9283-we in opposition , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]561-endymion , amazed . “ There is no opposition , ”[499-lady montfort] rejoined [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , somewhat tartly . “ For a real opposition there must be a great policy . If [[your]9286-you friend]7039-your friend , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , when [he]7039-your friend was settling [the Levant]244-the levant , had only seized upon [Egypt]186-egypt , [we]9283-we should have been somewhere . Now , [we]9283-we are the party who wanted to give , not even cheap bread to [the people]1019-the people , but only cheaper bread . [Faugh]245-faugh ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , [I]499-lady montfort do not think the occupation of [Egypt]186-egypt in the present state of [our]9283-we finances ”[499-lady montfort] — — “ Do not talk to [me]561-endymion about ‘ the present state of [our]9283-we finances . ’ [You]9286-you are worse than [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton . [The Count of Ferroll]561-endymion says that [a ministry which is upset by [its]9292-a ministry which is upset by its finances finances]9292-a ministry which is upset by its finances must be essentially imbecile . And that , too , in [England]7-england — [the richest country in [the world]6658-the world]9293-the richest country in the world ! ”[561-endymion] “ Well , [I]561-endymion think the state of the finances had something to do with the French Revolution , ”[561-endymion] observed [Endymion]561-endymion quietly . “ The French Revolution ! [You]9286-you might as well talk of the fall of [the Roman Empire]9295-the roman empire . The French Revolution was founded on nonsense — on the rights of [man]6751-man ; when [all sensible people in [every country]9298-every country]9297-all sensible people in every country are now agreed , [that man]7143-that man has no rights whatever . ”[561-endymion] “ But , dearest [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion , in a somewhat deprecating tone , “ about [my]5067-my returning ; for that is the real subject on which [I]5067-my wished to trouble [you]499-lady montfort . ”[5067-my] “ [You]561-endymion have made up [your]561-endymion mind to return , ”[5067-my] [she]5067-my replied . “ What is the use of consulting [me]561-endymion with a foregone conclusion ? [I]561-endymion suppose [you]499-lady montfort think it a compliment . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]499-lady montfort should be very sorry to do anything without consulting [you]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ [The worst person in [the world]6658-the world]9300-the worst person in the world to consult , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort impatiently . “ If [you]561-endymion want advice , [you]561-endymion had better go to [[your]561-endymion sister]6987-your sister . [Men who are guided by [[their]9303-men who are guided by their sisters sisters]9304-their sisters]9303-men who are guided by their sisters seldom make very great mistakes . [They]9303-men who are guided by their sisters are generally so prudent ; and , [I]499-lady montfort must say , [I]499-lady montfort think [a prudent man]9305-a prudent man quite detestable . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]561-endymion turned pale , [his]561-endymion lips quivered . What might have been the winged words [they]5068-they sent forth it is now impossible to record , for at that moment the door opened , and [the servant]1560-the servant announced that [[her]1560-the servant ladyship]5070-her ladyship ’s horse was at the door . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort jumped up quickly , and saying , “ Well , [I]481-adriana suppose [I]481-adriana shall see [you]561-endymion before [you]561-endymion go , ”[481-adriana] disappeared . In the meantime , [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort was paying [her]499-lady montfort farewell visit to [[her]499-lady montfort former pupil]5071-her former pupil . [They]5068-they were alone , and [Adriana]481-adriana was hanging on [her]481-adriana neck and weeping . “ [We]5068-they were so happy , ”[466-myra] [she]481-adriana murmured . “ And are so happy , and will be , ”[481-adriana] said [Myra]466-myra . “ [I]481-adriana feel [I]481-adriana shall never be happy again , ”[481-adriana] sighed [Adriana]481-adriana . “ [You]481-adriana deserve to be the happiest of [human beings]3137-human beings , and [you]481-adriana will be . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Never , never ! ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort could say no more ; [she]499-lady montfort pressed [[her]499-lady montfort friend]2053-her friend to [her]499-lady montfort heart , and left [the room]943-the room in silence . When [she]499-lady montfort arrived at [[her]499-lady montfort hotel]5074-her hotel , [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother was leaving [the house]929-the house . [His]919-her brother countenance was disquieted ; [he]919-her brother did not greet [her]499-lady montfort with that mantling sunniness of aspect which was natural to [him]919-her brother when [they]5077-they met . “ [I]499-lady montfort have made all [my]499-lady montfort farewells , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said ; “ and how have [you]919-her brother been getting on ? ”[919-her brother] And [she]499-lady montfort invited [him]919-her brother to re - enter [the hotel]5078-the hotel . “ [I]919-her brother am ready to depart at this moment , ”[919-her brother] [he]919-her brother said somewhat fiercely , “ and was only thinking how [I]466-myra could extricate [myself]466-myra from that horrible dinner to - day at [the Count of Ferroll ’s]9307-the count of ferroll ’s . ”[466-myra] “ Well , that is not difficult , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra ; “ [you]919-her brother can write a note here if [you]919-her brother like , at once . [I]561-endymion think [you]919-her brother must have seen quite enough of [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll and [[his]3891-the count of ferroll friends]844-his friends . ”[561-endymion] [Endymion]561-endymion sat down at the table , and announced [his]561-endymion intended non - appearance at the Count ’s dinner , for it could not be called an excuse . When [he]561-endymion had finished , [[his]561-endymion sister]1096-his sister said — “ Do [you]561-endymion know , [we]9310-we were nearly having [a travelling companion]9311-a travelling companion to - morrow ? ”[561-endymion] [He]561-endymion looked up with a blush , for [he]561-endymion fancied [she]1096-his sister was alluding to some previous scheme of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Indeed ! ”[561-endymion] [he]561-endymion said , “ and who ? ”[1096-his sister] “ [Adriana]481-adriana . ”[561-endymion] “ [Adriana]481-adriana ! ”[561-endymion] [he]561-endymion repeated , somewhat relieved ; “ would [she]481-adriana leave [[her]481-adriana family]8865-her family ? ”[1096-his sister] “ [She]481-adriana had [a fancy]9313-a fancy , and [I]561-endymion am sure [I]561-endymion do not know any companion [I]561-endymion could prefer to [her]481-adriana . [She]481-adriana is the only person of whom [I]561-endymion could truly say , that every time [I]561-endymion see [her]481-adriana , [I]561-endymion love [her]481-adriana more . ”[561-endymion] “ [She]481-adriana seemed to like [Paris]43-paris very much , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]561-endymion a little embarrassed . “ The first part of [her]481-adriana visit , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ [she]481-adriana liked it amazingly . But [my]561-endymion arrival and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s , [I]561-endymion fear , broke up [their]9314-their little parties . [You]499-lady montfort were a great deal with [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels before [we]9315-we came ? ”[561-endymion] “ [They]468-the neuchatels are such [a good family]9316-a good family , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion ; “ so kind , so hospitable , [such true friends]9317-such true friends . And [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel [himself]469-mr. neuchatel is [one of [the shrewdest men that probably ever lived]9319-the shrewdest men that probably ever lived]9318-one of the shrewdest men that probably ever lived . [I]499-lady montfort like talking with [him]469-mr. neuchatel , or rather , [I]499-lady montfort like to hear [him]469-mr. neuchatel talk . ”[499-lady montfort] “ O [Endymion]561-endymion , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “ if [you]561-endymion were to marry [Adriana]481-adriana , [my]561-endymion happiness would be complete . ”[561-endymion] “ [Adriana]481-adriana will never marry , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion ; “ [she]481-adriana is afraid of being married for [her]481-adriana money . [I]499-lady montfort know twenty men who would marry [her]481-adriana , if [they]9320-they thought there was a chance of being accepted ; and [the best man]4115-the best man , [Eusford]631-eusford , did make [her]481-adriana an offer — that [I]499-lady montfort know . And where could [she]481-adriana find a match more suitable?—high rank , and large estate , and [a man that [everybody]6694-everybody speaks well of]9322-a man that everybody speaks well of . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Adriana]481-adriana will never marry except for the affections ; there [you]499-lady montfort are right , [Endymion]561-endymion ; [she]481-adriana must love and [she]481-adriana must be loved ; but that is not very unreasonable in a person who is young , pretty , accomplished , and intelligent . ”[561-endymion] “ [She]481-adriana is all that , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]561-endymion moodily . “ And [she]481-adriana loves [you]561-endymion , ”[561-endymion] said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [Endymion]561-endymion rather started , looked up for a moment at [[his]561-endymion sister]1096-his sister , and then withdrew as hastily an agitated glance , and then with [his]561-endymion eyes on the ground said , in a voice half murmuring , and yet scoffingly : “ [I]561-endymion should like to see [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel ’s face were [I]561-endymion to ask permission to marry [[his]469-mr. neuchatel daughter]2391-his daughter . [I]561-endymion suppose [he]469-mr. neuchatel would not kick [me]561-endymion [downstairs]7290-downstairs ; that is out of fashion ; but [he]469-mr. neuchatel certainly would never ask [me]561-endymion to dinner again , and that would be a sacrifice . ”[561-endymion] “ [You]561-endymion jest , [Endymion]561-endymion ; [I]561-endymion am not jesting . ”[561-endymion] “ There are some matters that can only be treated as a jest ; and [my]1096-his sister marriage with [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel is one . ”[1096-his sister] “ It would make [you]5081-you [one of [the most powerful men in [England]7-england]9327-the most powerful men in england]9326-one of the most powerful men in england , ”[1096-his sister] said [[his]5081-you sister]1096-his sister . “ Other impossible events would do the same . ”[1096-his sister] “ It is not impossible ; it is very possible , ”[1096-his sister] said [[his]5081-you sister]1096-his sister , “ believe [me]561-endymion , trust in [me]561-endymion . The happiness of [[their]9328-their daughter]1296-their daughter is more precious to [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels even than [their]468-the neuchatels fortune . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]561-endymion do not see why , at [my]561-endymion age , [I]561-endymion should be in such a hurry to marry , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ [You]5081-you can not marry too soon , if by so doing [you]5081-you obtain the great object of life . Early marriages are to be deprecated , especially for [men]1114-men , because they are too frequently imprudent ; but when [a man]807-a man can marry while [he]807-a man is young , and at once realise , by so doing , all the results which successful time may bring to [him]807-a man , [he]807-a man should not hesitate . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]561-endymion hesitate very much , ”[561-endymion] said [Endymion]561-endymion . “ [I]561-endymion should hesitate very much , even if affairs were as promising as [I]561-endymion think [you]5081-you may erroneously assume . ”[561-endymion] “ But [you]5081-you must not hesitate , [Endymion]561-endymion . [We]9332-we must never forget the great object for which [we]9332-we two live , for which , [I]561-endymion believe , [we]9332-we were born [twins]856-twins — to rebuild [[our]9332-we house]3328-our house ; to raise it from poverty , and ignominy , and misery and squalid shame , to the rank and position which [we]9332-we demand , and which [we]9332-we believe [we]9332-we deserve . Did [I]561-endymion hesitate when an offer of marriage was made to [me]561-endymion , and the most unexpected that could have occurred ? True it is , [I]561-endymion married the best and greatest of [men]1114-men , but [I]561-endymion did not know that when [I]561-endymion accepted [his]1114-men hand . [I]561-endymion married [him]1114-men for [your]561-endymion sake , [I]561-endymion married [him]1114-men for [my]561-endymion own sake , for the sake of [the house of [Ferrars]330-mrs. ferrars]9336-the house of ferrars , which [I]561-endymion wished to release and raise from [its]9336-the house of ferrars pit of desolation . [I]561-endymion married [him]1114-men to secure for [us]9337-us both that opportunity for [our]9337-us qualities which [they]9337-us had lost , and which [I]561-endymion believed , if enjoyed , would render [us]9337-us powerful and great . ”[561-endymion] [Endymion]561-endymion rose from [his]561-endymion seat and kissed [[his]561-endymion sister]1096-his sister . “ So long as [you]1096-his sister live , ”[561-endymion] [he]561-endymion said , “ [we]9337-us shall never be ignominious . ”[561-endymion] “ Yes , but [I]561-endymion am nothing ; [I]561-endymion am not [a man]807-a man , [I]561-endymion am not [a Ferrars]9339-a ferrars . The best of [me]561-endymion is that [I]561-endymion may be a transient help to [you]1096-his sister . It is [you]1096-his sister who must do the deed . [I]561-endymion am wearied of hearing [you]1096-his sister described as [[Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s brother]8161-lady roehampton ’s brother , or [[Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s brother - in - law]9341-lord roehampton ’s brother - in - law . [I]561-endymion shall never be content till [you]1096-his sister are greater than [we]9337-us are , and there is but one and only one immediate way of accomplishing it , it is by this marriage — and a marriage with whom ? with [an angelic being]9342-an angelic being ! ”[561-endymion] “ [You]1096-his sister take [me]561-endymion somewhat by surprise , [Myra]466-myra . [My]561-endymion thoughts have not been upon this matter . [I]561-endymion can not fairly describe [myself]561-endymion at this moment as [a marrying man]9343-a marrying man . ”[561-endymion] “ [I]5087-your faithful friend know what [you]1096-his sister mean . [You]1096-his sister have female friendships , and [I]5087-your faithful friend approve of them . They are invaluable to [youth]7685-youth , and [you]1096-his sister have been greatly favoured in this respect . [They]9345-they have been a great assistance to [you]1096-his sister ; beware lest [they]9345-they become a hindrance . A few years of such feelings in [a woman]6794-a woman ’s life are a blazoned page , and when it is turned [she]6794-a woman has many other chapters , though they may not be as brilliant or adorned . But these few years in [a man]807-a man ’s life may be , and in [your]1096-his sister case certainly would be , the very marrow of [his]807-a man destiny . During the last five or six years , ever since [our]9348-our emancipation , there has been a gradual but continuous development in [your]1096-his sister life . All has been preparatory for a position which [you]1096-his sister have acquired . That position may lead to anything — in [your]1096-his sister case , [I]5087-your faithful friend will still believe , to everything — but there must be no faltering . Having crossed [the Alps]247-the alps , [you]1096-his sister must not find a [Capua]248-capua . [I]5087-your faithful friend speak to [you]1096-his sister as [I]5087-your faithful friend have not spoken to [you]1096-his sister of late , because it was not necessary . But here is an opportunity which must not be lost . [I]5087-your faithful friend feel half inspired , as when [we]9348-our parted in [our]9348-our misery at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and [I]5087-your faithful friend bade [you]1096-his sister , [poor and obscure]9349-poor and obscure , go forth and conquer [the world]6658-the world . ”[5087-your faithful friend] Late on the night of the day , [their]5085-their last day at [Paris]43-paris , on which this conversation took place , [Endymion]561-endymion received a note in well - known handwriting , and it ran thus : “ If it be any satisfaction to [you]1096-his sister to know that [you]1096-his sister made [me]5087-your faithful friend very unhappy by not dining here to - day , [you]1096-his sister may be gratified . [I]5087-your faithful friend am very unhappy . [I]5087-your faithful friend know that [I]5087-your faithful friend was unkind this morning , and rude , but as [my]5087-your faithful friend anger was occasioned by [your]1096-his sister leaving [me]5087-your faithful friend , [my]5087-your faithful friend conduct might annoy but surely could not mortify [you]1096-his sister . [I]5087-your faithful friend shall see [you]1096-his sister to - morrow , however early [you]1096-his sister may depart , as [I]5087-your faithful friend can not let [[your]1096-his sister dear sister]9351-your dear sister leave [Paris]43-paris without [my]5087-your faithful friend embracing [her]9351-your dear sister . “[5087-your faithful friend] [[Your]5086-your faithful friend]5087-your faithful friend , “ [Berengaria]504-berengaria . ”[5087-your faithful friend] In old days , it was the habit to think and say that [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons was [an essentially “ queer place]9352-an essentially “ queer place , ”[5090-he] which [no one]6647-no one could understand until [he]5090-he was [a member of [it]793-the house of commons]6672-a member of it . It may , perhaps , be doubted whether that somewhat mysterious quality still altogether attaches to [that assembly]5092-that assembly . “ [[Our]9353-our own Reporter]9354-our own reporter , ”[5114-mr. bertie tremaine] has invaded [it]793-the house of commons in all [its]793-the house of commons purlieus . No longer content with giving an account of the speeches of [its members]8100-its members , [he]5090-he is not satisfied unless [he]5090-he describes [[their]8100-its members persons]7612-their persons , [their]8100-its members dress , and [their]8100-its members characteristic mannerisms . [He]5090-he tells [us]5095-us how [they]8100-its members dine , even the wines and dishes which [they]8100-its members favour , and follows [them]8100-its members into the very mysteries of [[their]8100-its members smoking - room]5096-their smoking - room . And yet there is perhaps a certain fine sense of the feelings , and opinions , and humours of [this assembly]5097-this assembly , which can not be acquired by hasty notions and necessarily superficial remarks , but must be the result of long and patient observation , and of that quick sympathy with human sentiment , in all its classes , which is involved in the possession of that inestimable quality styled tact . When [Endymion Ferrars]425-endymion first took [his]425-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons , [it]793-the house of commons still fully possessed [its]793-the house of commons character of enigmatic tradition . It had been thought that this , in a great degree , would have been dissipated by the Reform Act of 1832 , which suddenly introduced into the hallowed precinct a number of [individuals whose education , manners , modes of thought]5099-individuals whose education , manners , modes of thought , were different from those of [the previous inhabitants]5100-the previous inhabitants , and in some instances , and in some respects , quite contrary to [them]5100-the previous inhabitants . But this was not so . After a short time it was observed that the old material , though at first much less in quantity , had leavened the new mass ; that the tone of [the former House]5101-the former house was imitated and adopted , and that at the end of five years , about the time [Endymion]425-endymion was returned to [Parliament]24-parliament , much of [its]24-parliament serene , and refined , and even classical character had been recovered . For [himself]425-endymion , [he]425-endymion entered [the chamber]1375-the chamber with a certain degree of awe , which , with use , diminished , but never entirely disappeared . The scene was one over which [[his]425-endymion boyhood]2241-his boyhood even had long mused , and it was associated with all those traditions of genius , eloquence , and power that charm and inspire youth . [His]425-endymion practical acquaintance with the forms and habits of [the House]929-the house from [his]425-endymion customary attendance on [their]5100-the previous inhabitants debates as [private secretary]5105-private secretary to [a cabinet minister]1067-a cabinet minister , was of great advantage to [him]425-endymion , and restrained that excitement which dangerously accompanies [us]5107-us when [we]5107-us enter into a new life , and especially a life of such deep and thrilling interests and such large proportions . This result was also assisted by [his]425-endymion knowledge , at least by sight , of [a large proportion of [the old members]5109-the old members]5108-a large proportion of the old members , and by [his]425-endymion personal and sometimes intimate acquaintance with [those of [[his]425-endymion own party]5111-his own party]5110-those of his own party . There was much in [his]425-endymion position , therefore , to soften that awkward feeling of being [a freshman]5112-a freshman , which is always embarrassing . [He]425-endymion took [his]425-endymion place on the second bench of the opposition side of [the House]929-the house , and nearly behind [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5114-mr. bertie tremaine , whom [Endymion]425-endymion encountered in [the lobby]4692-the lobby as [he]425-endymion was escaping to dinner , highly disapproved of this step . [He]5114-mr. bertie tremaine had greeted [Endymion]425-endymion with affable condescension . “ [You]425-endymion made [your]425-endymion first mistake to - night , [[my]5114-mr. bertie tremaine dear]6649-my dear [Ferrars]425-endymion . [You]425-endymion should have taken [your]425-endymion seat below the gangway and near [me]5114-mr. bertie tremaine , on [the Mountain]9356-the mountain . [You]425-endymion , like [myself]5114-mr. bertie tremaine , are [a man of the future]9357-a man of the future . ”[5114-mr. bertie tremaine] “ [I]5116-mr. bertie tremaine am [a member of the opposition]9358-a member of the opposition . [I]5116-mr. bertie tremaine do not suppose it signifies much where [I]5116-mr. bertie tremaine sit . ”[5116-mr. bertie tremaine] “ On the contrary , it signifies everything . After this great Tory reaction there is nothing to be done now by speeches , and , in all probability , very little that can be effectually opposed . Much , therefore , depends upon where [you]425-endymion sit . If [you]425-endymion sit on [the Mountain]540-the mountain , the public imagination will be attracted to [you]425-endymion , and when [they]9359-they are aggrieved , which [they]9359-they will be in good time , the public passion , which is called opinion , will look to [you]425-endymion for representation . [My]396-job advice to [[my]396-job friends]6710-my friends now is to sit together and say nothing , but to profess through the press the most advanced opinions . [We]9361-we sit on the back bench of [the gangway]9362-the gangway , and [we]9361-we call [ourselves]9361-we [the Mountain]540-the mountain . ”[396-job] Notwithstanding [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5116-mr. bertie tremaine ’s oracular revelations , [Endymion]425-endymion was very glad to find [[his]425-endymion old friend]5117-his old friend [Trenchard]431-trenchard generally [[his]425-endymion neighbour]3931-his neighbour . [He]425-endymion had a high opinion both of [Trenchard]431-trenchard ’s judgment and acquirements , and [he]425-endymion liked [the man]6875-the man . In time [they]5120-they always managed to sit together . [Job Thornberry]396-job took [his]396-job seat below [the gangway]9362-the gangway , on the opposition side , and on the floor of [the House]929-the house . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5123-mr. bertie tremaine had sent [[his]5123-mr. bertie tremaine brother]7268-his brother , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]5125-mr. tremaine bertie , to look after this new star , who [he]5123-mr. bertie tremaine was anxious should ascend [the Mountain]540-the mountain ; but [Job Thornberry]396-job wishing to know whether [the Mountain]540-the mountain were going for “ total and immediate , ”[396-job] and not obtaining a sufficiently distinct reply , declined the proffered intimation . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5126-mr. bertie tremaine , being [a landed proprietor]8732-a landed proprietor as well as [leader of [the Mountain]540-the mountain]5128-leader of the mountain , was too much devoted to the rights of labour to sanction such middle - class madness . “ [Peel]332-peel with have to do it , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job . “ [You]5129-mr. bertie tremaine will see . ”[5129-mr. bertie tremaine] “ [Peel]332-peel now occupies the position of [Necker]250-necker , ”[5129-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5129-mr. bertie tremaine , “ and will make the same fiasco . Then [you]5129-mr. bertie tremaine will at last have a popular government . ”[396-job] “ And the rights of labour ? ”[396-job] asked [Job]396-job . “ All [I]5130-mr. bertie tremaine hope is , [I]5130-mr. bertie tremaine may have got safe to [the States]8751-the states before that day . ”[5130-mr. bertie tremaine] “ There will be no danger , ”[5130-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5130-mr. bertie tremaine . “ There is this difference between [the English Mountain]9364-the english mountain and [the French]9365-the french . [The English Mountain]9364-the english mountain has [[its]9364-the english mountain government]9367-its government prepared . And [[my]442-waldershare brother]2830-my brother spoke to [you]5129-mr. bertie tremaine because , when the hour arrives , [I]442-waldershare wished to see [you]5129-mr. bertie tremaine [a member of it]6672-a member of it . ”[442-waldershare] “ [[My]442-waldershare dear]6649-my dear [Endymion]425-endymion , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “ let [us]9371-us dine together before [we]9371-us meet in mortal conflict , which [I]425-endymion suppose will be soon . [I]425-endymion really think [[your]5129-mr. bertie tremaine Mr.]9372-your mr. [Bertie Tremaine]9373-bertie tremaine the most absurd being out of [Colney Hatch]251-colney hatch . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [he]5131-he has a purpose , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “ and [they]9374-they say that [a man with a purpose]9375-a man with a purpose generally sees it realised . ’ “[5130-mr. bertie tremaine] What [I]0-i do like in [him]5131-he , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[5132-a leading party of silence] is this revival of the Pythagorean system , and [a leading party of silence]5132-a leading party of silence . That is rich . ” [One of [the most interesting members of the House of Commons]9377-the most interesting members of the house of commons]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons was [Sir Fraunceys Scrope]632-sir fraunceys scrope . [He]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons was [the father of [the House]929-the house]9378-the father of the house , though it was difficult to believe that from [his]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons appearance . [He]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons was tall , and had kept [his]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons distinguished figure ; [a handsome man , with a musical voice]9380-a handsome man , with a musical voice , and a countenance now benignant , though very bright , and once haughty . [He]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons still retained the same fashion of costume in which [he]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons had ridden up to [Westminster]103-westminster more than half a century ago , from [his]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons seat in [Derbyshire]252-derbyshire , to support [[his]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons dear friend]9381-his dear friend [Charles Fox]613-charles fox ; real top - boots , and a blue coat and buff waistcoat . [He]9376-one of the most interesting members of the house of commons was [a great friend of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]7842-a great friend of lord roehampton , had [a large estate in [the same county]3776-the same county]9383-a large estate in the same county , and had refused an earldom . [Knowing Endymion]425-endymion , [he]0-i came and sate by [him]0-i one day in [the House]929-the house , and asked [him]0-i , good - naturedly , how [he]0-i liked [his]0-i new life . “[5133-you] It is very different from what it was when [I]0-i was [your]5133-you age . Up to Easter [we]5134-we rarely had a regular debate , never a party division ; [very few people]2674-very few people came up indeed . But there was a good deal of speaking on all subjects before dinner . [We]5134-we had the privilege then of speaking on the presentation of petitions at any length , and [we]5134-we seldom spoke on any other occasion . After Easter there was always at least one great party fight . This was a mighty affair , talked of for weeks before it came off , and then rarely an adjourned debate . [We]5134-we were [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen , used to sit up late , and should have been sitting up somewhere else had [we]5134-we not been in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . After this party fight , [the House]929-the house for the rest of the session was a mere club . ” “[5133-you] There was not much business doing then , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[5133-you] There was not much business in [the country]6643-the country then . [The House of Commons]793-the house of commons was very much like what [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords is now . [You]5133-you went [home]726-home to dine , and now and then came back for an important division . ” “[5133-you] But [you]5133-you must always have had the estimates [here]1520-here , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[620-topsy turvy] Yes , but [they]5144-they ran through very easily . [Hume]508-hume was [the first man who attacked the estimates]5145-the first man who attacked the estimates . What are [you]5133-you going to do with [yourself]5133-you to - day ? Will [you]5133-you take [your]5133-you mutton with [me]0-i ? [You]5133-you must come in boots , for it is now dinner - time , and [you]5133-you must return , [I]0-i fancy . Twenty years ago , [no man]7232-no man would think of coming down to [the House]929-the house except in evening dress . [I]0-i remember so late as [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning , [the minister]775-the minister always came down in silk stockings and pantaloons , or knee breeches . All things change , and quoting [Virgil]634-virgil , as [that young gentleman]4311-that young gentleman has just done , will be the next thing to disappear . In the last parliament [we]5150-we often had Latin quotations , but never from [a member with a new constituency]5151-a member with a new constituency . [I]0-i have heard Greek quoted here , but that was long ago , and a great mistake . [The House]72-somerset house was quite alarmed . [Charles Fox]613-charles fox used to say as to quotation—‘No Greek ; as much Latin as [you]5133-you like ; and never French under any circumstances . [No English poet]5152-no english poet unless [he]5152-no english poet had completed [his]5152-no english poet century . ’ These were like some other good rules , the unwritten orders of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . ” While [parliaments]9386-parliaments were dissolving and ministries forming , [the disappointed seeking consolation]9387-the disappointed seeking consolation and the successful enjoying [their]9387-the disappointed seeking consolation triumph , [Simon]552-simon , [Earl of Montfort]553-earl of montfort , who just missed being [a great philosopher]9388-a great philosopher , was reading “[620-topsy turvy] [Topsy Turvy]620-topsy turvy , ” which infinitely amused [him]552-simon ; the style so picturesque and lambent ! the tone so divertingly cynical ! And if the knowledge of society in its pages was not so distinguished as that of human nature generally , this was a deficiency obvious only to [a comparatively limited circle of [its readers]9390-its readers]9389-a comparatively limited circle of its readers . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had reminded [Endymion]425-endymion of [his]425-endymion promise to introduce [the distinguished author]9391-the distinguished author to [him]425-endymion , and accordingly , after due researches as to [[his]425-endymion dwelling - place]9392-his dwelling - place , [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion called in [Jermyn Street]254-jermyn street and sent up [his]425-endymion card , to know whether [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe would receive [him]425-endymion . This was evidently not a matter - of - course affair , and some little time had elapsed when [the maid - servant]9393-the maid - servant appeared , and beckoned to [Endymion]425-endymion to follow [her]9393-the maid - servant [upstairs]1306-upstairs . In [the front drawing - room of [the first floor]9396-the first floor]9395-the front drawing - room of the first floor , robed in a flaming dressing - gown , and standing with [his]425-endymion back to the fire and to the looking - glass , the frame of which was encrusted with cards of invitation , [the former colleague of [Endymion]425-endymion]9397-the former colleague of endymion received [[his]9397-the former colleague of endymion visitor]1695-his visitor with a somewhat haughty and reserved air . “[0-i] Well , [I]0-i am delighted to see [you]5154-you again , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . No reply but a ceremonious bow . “[0-i] And to congratulate [you]5154-you , ” [Endymion]425-endymion added after a moment ’s pause . “[0-i] [I]0-i hear of nothing but of [your]5154-you book ; [I]0-i suppose one of the most successful that have appeared for a long time . ” “[6710-my friends] Its success is not owing to [[your]5154-you friends]8975-your friends , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe tartly . “[6710-my friends] [[My]0-i friends]6710-my friends ! ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[6710-my friends] what could [they]6710-my friends have done to prevent it ? ” “[6710-my friends] [They]6710-my friends need not have dissolved parliament , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe with irritation . “[5154-you] It was nearly fatal to [me]0-i ; it would have been to [anybody else]2809-anybody else . [I]0-i was selling forty thousand a month ; [I]0-i believe more than [Gushy]457-gushy ever reached ; and so [they]6710-my friends dissolved parliament . The sale went down half at once — and now [you]5154-you expect [me]0-i to support [[your]5154-you party]5158-your party ! ” “[6710-my friends] Well , it was unfortunate , but the dissolution could hardly have done [you]5154-you any permanent injury , and [you]5154-you could scarcely expect that such an event could be postponed even for the advantage of [an individual so distinguished as [yourself]5154-you]5159-an individual so distinguished as yourself . ” “[6710-my friends] Perhaps not , ” said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , apparently a little mollified , “[6710-my friends] but [they]6710-my friends might have done something to show [their]6710-my friends regret at it . ” “[6710-my friends] Something ! ” said [Endymion]425-endymion , “[3975-the prime minister] what sort of thing ? ” “[5154-you] [The prime minister]3975-the prime minister might have called on [me]0-i , or at least written to [me]0-i a letter . [I]0-i want none of [their]6710-my friends honours ; [I]0-i have scores of letters every day , suggesting that some high distinction should be conferred on [me]0-i . [I]0-i believe [the nation]7104-the nation expects [me]0-i to be made [a baronet]5162-a baronet . By the by , [I]0-i heard the other day [you]5154-you had got into [parliament]776-parliament . [I]0-i know nothing of these matters ; they do not interest [me]0-i . Is it the fact ? ” “[431-trenchard] Well , [I]0-i was so fortunate , and there are [others of [[your]5154-you old friends]5165-your old friends]5164-others of your old friends , [Trenchard]431-trenchard , for example . ” “[431-trenchard] [You]5154-you do not mean to say that [Trenchard]431-trenchard is in [parliament]776-parliament ! ” said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , throwing off all [his]428-st. barbe affected reserve . “[0-i] Well , it is too disgusting ! [Trenchard]431-trenchard in [parliament]776-parliament , and [I]0-i obliged to think it a great favour if [a man]807-a man gives [me]0-i a frank ! Well , [representative institutions]6849-representative institutions have seen [their]6849-representative institutions day . That is something . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i have come here on a social mission , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion in a soothing tone . “[429-seymour hicks] There is [a great admirer of [yours]5154-you who much wishes to make [your]5154-you acquaintance]5170-a great admirer of yours who much wishes to make your acquaintance . Trusting to [our]5171-our old intimacy , of which of course [I]0-i am very proud , it was even hoped that [you]5154-you might waive ceremony , and come and dine . ” “[5154-you] Quite impossible ! ” exclaimed [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , and turning round , [he]428-st. barbe pointed to the legion of invitations before [him]428-st. barbe . “[429-seymour hicks] [You]5154-you see , [the world]6658-the world is at [my]0-i feet . [I]0-i remember that fellow [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks taking [me]0-i to [[his]429-seymour hicks rooms]2477-his rooms to show [me]0-i a card [he]429-seymour hicks had from [a countess]2066-a countess . What would [he]429-seymour hicks say to this ? ” “[429-seymour hicks] Well , but [you]5154-you can not be engaged to dinner every day , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[429-seymour hicks] and [you]5154-you really may choose any day [you]5154-you like . ” “[5175-small and earlies] Well , there are not many dinners among them , to be sure , ” said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . “[7039-your friend] [Small and earlies]5175-small and earlies . How [I]0-i hate a ‘ small and early ’ ! Shown into [a room]1898-a room where [you]5154-you meet [a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine]5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine , and [you]5154-you are expected to tumble before [them]5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine to assist [their]5177-a select few who have been asked to dinner , and who are chewing the cud like a herd of kine digestion ! Faugh ! No , [sir]6912-sir ; [we]5179-we only dine out now , and [we]5179-we think twice , [I]0-i can tell [you]6912-sir , before [we]5179-we accept even an invitation to dinner . Who ’s [[your]6912-sir friend]7039-your friend ? ” “[548-lord montfort] Well , [[my]0-i friend]6630-my friend is [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . ” “[5183-an enthusiastic admirer] [You]6912-sir do not mean to say that ! And [he]548-lord montfort is [an admirer of [mine]0-i]5182-an admirer of mine ? ” “[5183-an enthusiastic admirer] [An enthusiastic admirer]5183-an enthusiastic admirer . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i will dine with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . There is [no one who appreciates so completely and so highly]5184-no one who appreciates so completely and so highly [the old nobility of [England]7-england]5185-the old nobility of england as [myself]0-i . [They]5185-the old nobility of england are [a real aristocracy]5186-a real aristocracy . [None of the pinchbeck pedigrees and ormolu titles of [the continent]6678-the continent]5187-none of the pinchbeck pedigrees and ormolu titles of the continent . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort is , [I]0-i think , [an earl]7192-an earl . A splendid title , [earl]5190-earl ! [an English earl]5191-an english earl ; [count]5192-count goes for nothing . [The Earl of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]5193-the earl of montfort ! [An enthusiastic admirer of [mine]0-i]5194-an enthusiastic admirer of mine ! [The aristocracy of [England]7-england]5195-the aristocracy of england , especially [the old aristocracy]5196-the old aristocracy , are highly cultivated . Sympathy from [such a class]5197-such a class is to be valued . [I]0-i care for no other — [I]0-i have always despised [the million of vulgar]5198-the million of vulgar . [They]5198-the million of vulgar have come to [me]0-i , not [I]0-i to [them]5198-the million of vulgar , and [I]0-i have always told [them]5198-the million of vulgar the truth about [themselves]5198-the million of vulgar , that [they]5198-the million of vulgar are [a race of [snobs]5200-snobs]5199-a race of snobs , and [they]5198-the million of vulgar rather like being told so . And now for [your]0-i day ? ” “[0-i] Why not this day if [you]0-i be free ? [I]0-i will call for [you]0-i about eight , and take [you]0-i in [my]0-i brougham to [Montfort House]180-montfort house . ” “[5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort] [You]0-i have got a brougham ! Well , [I]0-i suppose so , being [a member of parliament]808-a member of parliament , though [I]0-i know [a good many members of parliament who have not got broughams]5202-a good many members of parliament who have not got broughams . But [[your]0-i family]6928-your family , [I]0-i remember , married into [the swells]5204-the swells . [I]0-i do not grudge it [you]0-i . [You]0-i were always [a good comrade to [me]0-i]5205-a good comrade to me . [I]0-i never knew [a man]807-a man more free from envy than [you]0-i , [Ferrars]425-endymion , and envy is an odious vice . There are [[people]6681-people [I]0-i know , who , when [they]5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort hear [I]0-i have dined with [the Earl of Montfort]553-earl of montfort]5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort , will invent all sorts of stories against [me]0-i , and send [them]5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort to what [they]5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort call the journals of society . ” “[5208-people i know , who , when they hear i have dined with the earl of montfort] Well , then , it shall be to - day , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion , rising . “[0-i] It shall be to - day , and to tell the truth , [I]0-i was thinking this morning where [I]0-i should dine to - day . What [I]0-i miss [here]1520-here are [the cafes]5210-the cafes . Now in [Paris]43-paris [you]0-i can dine every day exactly as it suits [your]0-i means and mood . [You]0-i may dine for a couple of francs in [a quiet , unknown street]5211-a quiet , unknown street , and very well ; or [you]0-i may dine for a couple of napoleons in [a flaming saloon]5212-a flaming saloon , with windows opening on [a crowded boulevard]5213-a crowded boulevard . [London]10-london is deficient in dining capability . ” “[0-i] [You]0-i should belong to [a club]4731-a club . Do [you]0-i not ? ” “[6681-people] So [I]0-i was told by [a friend of [mine]0-i]8684-a friend of mine the other day,—one of [your]0-i great swells . [He]8684-a friend of mine said [I]0-i ought to belong to [the Athenaeum]5216-the athenaeum , and [he]8684-a friend of mine would propose [me]0-i , and [the committee]8807-the committee would elect [me]0-i as a matter of course . [They]8807-the committee rejected [me]0-i and selected [a bishop]8441-a bishop . And then [people]6681-people are surprised that [the Church]6648-the church is in danger ! ” The condition of [England]7-england at the meeting of Parliament in 1842 was not satisfactory . The depression of trade in [the manufacturing districts]9399-the manufacturing districts seemed overwhelming , and continued increasing during the whole of the year . A memorial from [Stockport]255-stockport to [the Queen]8539-the queen in the spring represented that more than half [the master spinners]9401-the master spinners had failed , and that no less than [three thousand dwelling - houses]9402-three thousand dwelling - houses were untenanted . [One - fifth of [the population of [Leeds]256-leeds]9404-the population of leeds]9403-one - fifth of the population of leeds were dependent on the poor - rates . The state of [Sheffield]257-sheffield was not less severe — and [the blast furnaces of [Wolverhampton]258-wolverhampton]9405-the blast furnaces of wolverhampton were extinguished . There were almost daily meetings , at [Liverpool]337-lord liverpool , [Manchester]33-manchester , and [Leeds]256-leeds , to consider the great and increasing distress of [the country]6643-the country , and to induce [ministers]6766-ministers to bring forward remedial measures ; but as these were impossible , violence was soon substituted for passionate appeals to the fears or the humanity of [the government]818-the government . [Vast bodies of [the population]4415-the population]9409-vast bodies of the population assembled in [Staleybridge]259-staleybridge , and [Ashton]260-ashton , and [Oldham]261-oldham , and marched into [Manchester]33-manchester . For a week the rioting was unchecked , but [the government]818-the government despatched [a strong military force]9412-a strong military force to [that city]1601-that city , and order was restored . The state of affairs in [Scotland]151-scotland was not more favourable . There were food riots in [several of [the Scotch towns]9415-the scotch towns]9414-several of the scotch towns , and in [Glasgow]216-glasgow [the multitude]849-the multitude assembled , and then commenced what [they]849-the multitude called a begging tour , but which was really a progress of not disguised intimidation . The economic crisis in [Ireland]74-ireland was yet to come , but [the whole of [that country]9418-that country]9417-the whole of that country was absorbed in a harassing and dangerous agitation for the repeal of the union between [the two countries]9419-the two countries . During all this time , [the Anti - Corn Law League]9420-the anti - corn law league was holding regular and frequent meetings at [Manchester]33-manchester , at which statements were made distinguished by great eloquence and little scruple . But [the able leaders of this confederacy]9421-the able leaders of this confederacy never succeeded in enlisting the sympathies of [the great body of [the population]4415-the population]9422-the great body of the population . Between [the masters]9424-the masters and [the workmen]9425-the workmen there was an alienation of feeling , which apparently never could be removed . This reserve , however , did not enlist [the working classes]8691-the working classes on the side of [the government]818-the government ; [they]8691-the working classes had [their]8691-the working classes own object , and one which [they]8691-the working classes themselves enthusiastically cherished . And this was the Charter , a political settlement which was to restore the golden age , and which [the master manufacturers]9428-the master manufacturers and [the middle classes]1968-the middle classes generally looked upon with even more apprehension than [[Her]9430-her Majesty ’s advisers]9431-her majesty ’s advisers . It is hardly necessary to add , that in a state of affairs like that which is here faintly but still faithfully sketched , the rapid diminution of the revenue was inevitable , and of course that decline mainly occurred in the two all - important branches of the customs and excise . There was another great misfortune also which at this trying time hung over [England]7-england . [The country]6643-the country was dejected . The humiliating disasters of [Afghanistan]262-afghanistan , dark narratives of which were periodically arriving , had produced a more depressing effect on the spirit of [the country]6643-the country than all the victories and menaces of [Napoleon]635-napoleon in the heyday of [his]635-napoleon wild career . At [home]726-home and abroad , there seemed nothing to sustain the national spirit ; financial embarrassment , commercial and manufacturing distress , social and political agitation on the one hand , and on the other , the loss of [armies]9435-armies , of reputation , perhaps of empire . It was true that these external misfortunes could hardly be attributed to [the new ministry]903-the new ministry — but when [a nation]6664-a nation is thoroughly perplexed and dispirited , it soon ceases to make distinctions between [political parties]9438-political parties . [The country]6643-the country is out of sorts , and [the “[6681-people] government ”]9440-the “ government ” is held answerable for the disorder . Thus it will be seen , that , though [the new ministry]903-the new ministry were supported by a commanding majority in parliament , and that , too , after a recent appeal to [the country]6643-the country , [they]903-the new ministry were not popular , it may be truly said they were even the reverse . [The opposition]2975-the opposition , on the other hand , notwithstanding [their]2975-the opposition discomfiture , and , on some subjects , [their]2975-the opposition disgrace , were by no means disheartened , and believed that there were economical causes at work , which must soon restore [them]2975-the opposition to power . [The minister]775-the minister brought forward [his]775-the minister revision of the tariff , which was denounced by [the League]210-the league as futile , and in which anathema [the opposition]2975-the opposition soon found it convenient to agree . Had [the minister]775-the minister included in [his]775-the minister measure that “[0-i] total and immediate repeal ” of the existing corn laws which was preached by [many]2097-many as a panacea , the effect would have been probably much the same . No doubt a tariff may aggravate , or may mitigate , such a condition of commercial depression as periodically visits [a state of society like that of [England]7-england]9448-a state of society like that of england , but it does not produce it . It was produced in 1842 , as it had been produced at the present time , by an abuse of capital and credit , and by a degree of production which the wants of [the world]6658-the world have not warranted . And yet all this time , there were certain influences at work in [the great body of [the nation]7104-the nation]9450-the great body of the nation , neither foreseen , nor for some time recognised , by [statesmen]6758-statesmen and [those great capitalists on whose opinion statesmen much depend , which were stirring , as it were , like the unconscious power of the forces of nature]9453-those great capitalists on whose opinion statesmen much depend , which were stirring , as it were , like the unconscious power of the forces of nature , and which were destined to baffle all the calculations of [persons in authority and the leading spirits of all parties]9454-persons in authority and the leading spirits of all parties , strengthen a perplexed administration , confound a sanguine opposition , render all the rhetoric , statistics , and subscriptions of the Anti - Corn Law League fruitless , and absolutely make [the Chartists]9044-the chartists forget the Charter . “[6681-people] [[My]0-i friends]6710-my friends will not assist [themselves]6710-my friends by resisting the government measures , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , with [his]0-i usual calm smile , half sceptical , half sympathetic . “[6681-people] The measures will do no good , but they will do no harm . There are no measures that will do any good at this moment . [We]5222-we do not want measures ; what [we]5222-we want is a new channel . ” That is exactly what was wanted . There was abundant capital in [the country]6643-the country and [a mass of unemployed labour]9457-a mass of unemployed labour . But [the markets on which [they]5222-we had of late depended]9458-the markets on which they had of late depended , the American especially , were overworked and overstocked , and in some instances were not only overstocked , but disturbed by war , as [the Chinese]636-the chinese , for example — and capital and [labour]9459-labour wanted “[6681-people] [a new channel]5223-a new channel . ” [The new channel]9460-the new channel came , and [all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial]9461-all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial , seemed quite surprised that it had arrived ; but when a thing or [a man]807-a man is wanted , [they]9461-all the persons of authority , alike political and commercial generally appear . One or two lines of railway , which had been long sleepily in formation , about this time were finished , and one or two lines of railway , which had been finished for some time and were unnoticed , announced dividends , and not contemptible ones . Suddenly there was a general feeling in [the country]6643-the country , that [its]6643-the country capital should be invested in [railways]9464-railways ; that [the whole surface of [the land]6683-the land]9465-the whole surface of the land should be transformed , and covered , as by a network , with these mighty means of communication . When the passions of [the English]9467-the english , naturally [an enthusiastic people]9468-an enthusiastic people , are excited on a subject of finance , [their]9467-the english will , [their]9467-the english determination , and resource , are irresistible . This was signally proved in the present instance , for [they]9467-the english never ceased subscribing [their]9467-the english capital until the sum entrusted to this new form of investment reached an amount almost equal to the national debt ; and this too in a very few years . The immediate effect on the condition of [the country]6643-the country was absolutely prodigious . The value of [land]8778-land rose , all the blast furnaces were relit , a stimulant was given to every branch of the home trade , the amount suddenly paid in wages exceeded that ever known in [this country]6657-this country , and wages too at a high rate . [Large portions of [the labouring classes]9473-the labouring classes]9472-large portions of the labouring classes not only enjoyed comfort , but commanded luxury . All this of course soon acted on the revenue , and both customs and especially excise soon furnished an ample surplus . It can not be pretended that all this energy and enterprise were free in [their]9467-the english operation from those evils which , it seems , must inevitably attend any extensive public speculation , however well founded . Many of the scenes and circumstances recalled the days of the South Sea Scheme . The gambling in shares of [companies which were formed only in name]9474-companies which were formed only in name was without limit . [The principal towns of [the north]3706-the north]9475-the principal towns of the north established for that purpose [stock exchanges of [their]9475-the principal towns of the north own]9477-stock exchanges of their own , and [Leeds]256-leeds especially , [one - fifth of whose population]9478-one - fifth of whose population had been authoritatively described in the first session of the new parliament as dependent on the poor - rates , now boasted [a stock exchange which in the extent of [its]9479-a stock exchange which in the extent of its transactions rivalled that of the metropolis transactions rivalled that of [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis]9479-a stock exchange which in the extent of its transactions rivalled that of the metropolis . And the gambling was universal , from [the noble]9481-the noble to [the mechanic]9482-the mechanic . It was confined to [no class]9483-no class and to [no sex]9484-no sex . The scene which took place at [the Board of Trade]8289-the board of trade on the last day on which plans could be lodged , and when midnight had arrived while crowds from [the country]6643-the country were still filling [the hall]1303-the hall , and pressing at the doors , deserved and required for its adequate representation the genius of [a Hogarth]9488-a hogarth . This was the day on which it was announced that the total number of railway projects , on which deposits had been paid , had reached nearly to eight hundred . What is remarkable in this vast movement in which so many millions were produced , and so many more promised , is , that [the great leaders of the financial world]9489-the great leaders of the financial world took no part in it . [The mighty loan - mongers]9490-the mighty loan - mongers , on whose fiat the fate of [kings and empires]9491-kings and empires sometimes depended , seemed like [men who , witnessing some eccentricity of nature , watch it with mixed feelings of curiosity and alarm]9492-men who , witnessing some eccentricity of nature , watch it with mixed feelings of curiosity and alarm . Even [Lombard Street]263-lombard street , which never was more wanted , was inactive , and it was only by the irresistible pressure of circumstances that [a banking firm which had an extensive country connection]9493-a banking firm which had an extensive country connection was ultimately forced to take the leading part that was required , and almost unconsciously lay the foundation of the vast fortunes which [it]9493-a banking firm which had an extensive country connection has realised , and organise the varied connection which it now commands . All seemed to come from [the provinces]9494-the provinces , and from [unknown people in [the provinces]9494-the provinces]9495-unknown people in the provinces . But in all affairs there must be [a leader]9497-a leader , and [a leader]9497-a leader appeared . [He]9497-a leader was more remarkable than the movement itself . [He]9497-a leader was [a London tradesman]9499-a london tradesman , though [a member of parliament]808-a member of parliament returned for the first time to [this House of Commons]9501-this house of commons . [This leader]9502-this leader was [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo had foreseen what was coming , and had prepared for it . [He]411-mr. vigo agreed with [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , what was wanted was “[6681-people] [a new channel]5223-a new channel . ” That channel [he]411-mr. vigo thought [he]411-mr. vigo had discovered , and [he]411-mr. vigo awaited it . [He]411-mr. vigo [himself]411-mr. vigo could command no inconsiderable amount of capital , and [he]411-mr. vigo had [a following of [obscure rich friends]9504-obscure rich friends who believed in [him]411-mr. vigo , and did what [he]411-mr. vigo liked]9503-a following of obscure rich friends who believed in him , and did what he liked . [His]411-mr. vigo daily visits to [the City]6868-the city , except when [he]411-mr. vigo was travelling over [England]7-england , and especially [the north and [midland counties]9507-midland counties]9506-the north and midland counties , had [their]9506-the north and midland counties purpose and bore fruit . [He]411-mr. vigo was [a director]9508-a director , and soon [the chairman and leading spirit , of [a railway which was destined to be perhaps]9510-a railway which was destined to be perhaps [[our]9511-our most important one]9512-our most important one]9509-the chairman and leading spirit , of a railway which was destined to be perhaps our most important one . [He]411-mr. vigo was master of all the details of the business ; [he]411-mr. vigo had arrived at conclusions on the question of the gauges , which then was a pons asinorum for [the multitude]849-the multitude , and understood all about rolling stock and permanent ways , and sleepers and branch lines , which were then cabalistic terms to [the general]9514-the general . In [his]411-mr. vigo first session in [parliament]776-parliament [he]411-mr. vigo had passed quietly and almost unnoticed several bills on these matters , and began to be recognised by [the Committee of Selection]9516-the committee of selection as [a member who ought to be “[5225-male swells] put on ” for questions of this kind]9517-a member who ought to be “ put on ” for questions of this kind . The great occasion had arrived , and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was equal to it . [He]411-mr. vigo was one of [those few men who awake one day]9518-those few men who awake one day and find [themselves]9518-those few men who awake one day famous . Suddenly it would seem that the name of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was in [everybody]6694-everybody ’s mouth . There was only one subject which interested [the country]6643-the country , and [he]411-mr. vigo was recognised as [the man who best understood it]9521-the man who best understood it . [He]411-mr. vigo was [an oracle]9522-an oracle , and , naturally , soon became [an idol]9523-an idol . The tariff of [the ministers]7762-the ministers was forgotten , the invectives of [the League]210-the league were disregarded , [their]210-the league motions for the repeal of the corn laws were invariably defeated by large and contemptuous majorities . [The House of Commons]126-the house of commons did nothing but pass railway bills , measures which were welcomed with unanimity by [the House of Lords , whose estates were in consequence daily increasing in value]9525-the house of lords , whose estates were in consequence daily increasing in value . [People]6681-people went to [the gallery]2413-the gallery to see [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo introduce bills , and could scarcely restrain [their]6681-people enthusiasm at the spectacle of so much patriotic energy , which secured for [them]6681-people premiums for shares , which [they]6681-people held in undertakings of which the first sod was not yet cut . On one morning , [the Great Cloudland Company]264-the great cloudland company , of which [he]411-mr. vigo was chairman , gave [their]210-the league approval of twenty - six bills , which [he]411-mr. vigo immediately introduced into parliament . Next day , [the Ebor]638-the ebor and [North Cloudland]265-north cloudland sanctioned six bills under [his]411-mr. vigo advice , and affirmed deeds and agreements which affected [all the principal railway projects in [Lancashire]207-lancashire and [Yorkshire]266-yorkshire]9528-all the principal railway projects in lancashire and yorkshire . A quarter of an hour later , just time to hurry from one meeting to another , where [he]411-mr. vigo was always received with rampant enthusiasm , [Newcastle]267-newcastle and [the extreme north]9529-the extreme north accepted [his]411-mr. vigo dictatorship . During a portion of two days , [he]411-mr. vigo obtained the consent of [shareholders]9530-shareholders to forty bills , involving an expenditure of ten millions ; and the engagements for one session alone amounted to one hundred and thirty millions sterling . [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel shrugged [his]469-mr. neuchatel shoulders , but [no one]6647-no one would listen even to [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , when [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister [himself]3975-the prime minister , supposed to be the most wary of [men]1114-men , and especially on financial subjects , in the very white heat of all this speculation , [himself]3975-the prime minister raised the first sod on [[his]3975-the prime minister own estate]9534-his own estate in a project of extent and importance . Throughout these extraordinary scenes , [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , though not free from excitement , exhibited , on the whole , much self - control . [He]411-mr. vigo was faithful to [[his]411-mr. vigo old friends]4054-his old friends , and [no one]6647-no one profited more in this respect than [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney . [That gentleman]1654-that gentleman became [the director of several lines , and vice - chairman of one over which [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo [himself]411-mr. vigo presided]9538-the director of several lines , and vice - chairman of one over which mr. vigo himself presided . [No one]6647-no one was surprised that [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney therefore should enter [parliament]776-parliament . [He]408-mr. rodney came in by virtue of one of those petitions that [Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole was always cooking , or baffling . [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney was [a supporter of the ministry]9541-a supporter of the ministry , and [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was [a Liberal]6828-a liberal , but [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo returned [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney to [parliament]776-parliament all the same , and [no one]6647-no one seemed astonished or complained . Political connection , political consistency , political principle , all vanished before the fascination of premiums . As for [Endymion]425-endymion , [the great man]1252-the great man made [him]425-endymion friendly and earnest overtures , and offered , if [he]425-endymion would give [his]425-endymion time to business , which , as [he]425-endymion was in opposition , would be no great sacrifice , to promote and secure [his]425-endymion fortune . But [Endymion]425-endymion , after due reflection , declined , though with gratitude , these tempting proposals . [Ferrars]425-endymion was [an ambitious man]9546-an ambitious man , but not too imaginative a one . [He]425-endymion had a main object in life , and that was to regain the position which had been forfeited , not by [his]425-endymion own fault . [[His]425-endymion grandfather]1851-his grandfather and [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father before [him]425-endymion had both been [privy councillors]9549-privy councillors and [ministers of state]757-ministers of state . There had , indeed , been more than the prospect of [[his]425-endymion father]788-his father filling a very prominent position . All had been lost , but the secret purpose of the life of [Endymion]425-endymion was that , from being [a clerk in a public office]4216-a clerk in a public office , [he]425-endymion should arrive by [his]425-endymion own energies at [the station to which [he]425-endymion seemed , as it were , born]9553-the station to which he seemed , as it were , born . To accomplish this [he]425-endymion felt that the entire devotion of [his]425-endymion labour and thought was requisite . [His]425-endymion character was essentially tenacious , and [he]425-endymion had already realised no inconsiderable amount of political knowledge and official experience . [His]425-endymion object seemed difficult and distant , but there was nothing wild or visionary in its pursuit . [He]425-endymion had achieved some of the first steps , and [he]425-endymion was yet very young . There were [friends]7075-friends about [him]425-endymion , however , who were not content with what [they]7075-friends deemed [his]425-endymion moderate ambition , and thought [they]7075-friends discerned in [him]425-endymion qualities which might enable [him]425-endymion to mount to a higher stage . However this might be , [his]425-endymion judgment was that [he]425-endymion must resist the offers of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , though [they]7075-friends were sincerely kind , and so [he]425-endymion felt them . In the meantime , [he]425-endymion frequently met [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman , and not merely in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe would have been frantically envious could [he]425-endymion have witnessed and perused the social invitations that fell like a continuous snow - storm on the favoured roof of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was not a party question . [He]411-mr. vigo dined with [high patricians who forgot [their]9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country political differences , while [they]9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of [[his]411-mr. vigo country]3141-his country]9557-high patricians who forgot their political differences , while they agreed in courting the presence of this great benefactor of his country . [The fine ladies]9559-the fine ladies were as eager in [their]9559-the fine ladies homage to [this real patriot]9560-this real patriot , and [he]411-mr. vigo might be seen between [rival countesses , who emulated [each other]916-each other in [their]9561-rival countesses , who emulated each other in their appreciation of his public services appreciation of [his]411-mr. vigo public services]9561-rival countesses , who emulated each other in their appreciation of his public services . These were [[Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo ’s dangerous suitors]9563-mr. vigo ’s dangerous suitors . [He]411-mr. vigo confessed to [Endymion]425-endymion one day that [he]411-mr. vigo could not manage [the great ladies]9564-the great ladies . “[5225-male swells] [Male swells]5225-male swells , ” [he]411-mr. vigo would say laughingly , “[5225-male swells] [I]0-i have measured physically and intellectually . ” [The golden youth of [the country]6643-the country]9565-the golden youth of the country seemed fascinated by [his]411-mr. vigo society , repeated [his]411-mr. vigo sententious bons - mot , and applied for shares in [every company which [he]411-mr. vigo launched into prosperous existence]9567-every company which he launched into prosperous existence . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo purchased [a splendid mansion in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square , where invitations to [his]411-mr. vigo banquets were looked upon almost as commands]9568-a splendid mansion in st. james ’ square , where invitations to his banquets were looked upon almost as commands . [[His]411-mr. vigo chief cook]9569-his chief cook was [one of [the celebrities of [Europe]6-europe]9571-the celebrities of europe]9570-one of the celebrities of europe , and though [he]9569-his chief cook had served [emperors]4959-emperors , the salary [he]9569-his chief cook received from [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo exceeded any one [he]411-mr. vigo had hitherto condescended to pocket . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo bought [estates]9573-estates , hired [moors]9574-moors , lavished [his]411-mr. vigo money , not only with profusion , but with generosity . Everything was placed at [his]411-mr. vigo command , and it appeared that there was nothing that [he]411-mr. vigo refused . “[5225-male swells] When this excitement is over , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9575-mr. bertie tremaine , “[5226-his] [I]0-i hope to induce [him]5226-his to take [India]31-india . ” In the midst of this commanding effulgence , the calmer beam of [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney might naturally pass unnoticed , yet its brightness was clear and sustained . [The Rodneys]405-the rodneys engaged a dwelling of no mean proportion in [that favoured district of [South Kensington]268-south kensington]9576-that favoured district of south kensington , which was then beginning to assume the high character [it]9576-that favoured district of south kensington has since obtained . [Their]405-the rodneys equipages were distinguished , and when [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney entered [the Park]1663-the park , driving [her]410-mrs. rodney matchless ponies , and attended by [outriders]9578-outriders , and [herself]410-mrs. rodney bright as [Diana]639-diana , the world leaning over [its]9576-that favoured district of south kensington palings witnessed [her]410-mrs. rodney appearance with equal delight and admiration . [We]9579-we have rather anticipated , for the sake of the subject , in [our]9579-we last chapter , and [we]9579-we must now recur to the time when , after [his]5226-his return from [Paris]43-paris , [Endymion]425-endymion entered into what was virtually [his]5226-his first session in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . Though in opposition , and with all the delights of [the most charming society at [his]5226-his command]9581-the most charming society at his command , [he]5226-his was [an habitual and constant attendant]9582-an habitual and constant attendant . [One]6769-one might have been tempted to believe that [he]5226-his would turn out to be , though [a working , only a silent member]9584-a working , only a silent member , but [his]5226-his silence was only prudence . [He]5226-his was deeply interested and amused in watching the proceedings , especially when [those]9585-those took part in [them]9586-them with whom [he]5226-his was acquainted . [Job Thornberry]396-job occupied a leading position in the debates . [He]396-job addressed [the House]929-the house very shortly after [he]396-job took [his]396-job seat , and having a purpose and a most earnest one , and being what is styled [a representative man of [his]396-job subject]9588-a representative man of his subject , [the House]72-somerset house listened to [him]396-job at once , and [his]396-job place in debate was immediately recognised . The times favoured [him]396-job , especially during the first and second session , while the commercial depression lasted ; afterwards , [he]396-job was always listened to , because [he]396-job had great oratorical gifts , a persuasive style that was winning , and , though [he]396-job had no inconsiderable powers of sarcasm , [his]396-job extreme tact wisely guided [him]396-job to restrain for the present that dangerous , though most effective , weapon . The Pythagorean school , as [Waldershare]442-waldershare styled [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9589-mr. bertie tremaine and [his]9589-mr. bertie tremaine following , very much amused [Endymion]425-endymion . [The heaven - born minister]9590-the heaven - born minister air of [the great leader]9591-the great leader was striking . [He]396-job never smiled , or at any rate contemptuously . Notice of a question was sometimes publicly given from this bench , but so abstruse in its nature and so quaint in its expression , that [the House]929-the house never comprehended it , and [the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study]9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study , was obliged to commence [his]9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study reply by a conjectural interpretation of the query formally addressed to [him]9593-the unfortunate minister who had to answer , even with twenty - four hours ’ study . But though [they]9594-their were silent in [the House]929-the house , [their]9594-their views were otherwise powerfully represented . The weekly journal devoted to [their]9594-their principles was sedulously circulated among [members of the House]9596-members of the house . It was called the “[5226-his] Precursor , ” and systematically attacked not only every institution , but , it might be said , every law , and all the manners and customs , of [the country]6643-the country . Its style was remarkable , never excited or impassioned , but frigid , logical , and incisive , and suggesting appalling revolutions with the calmness with which one would narrate the ordinary incidents of life . [The editor of the “[5226-his] Precursor ”]9598-the editor of the “ precursor ” was [Mr. Jawett]427-jawett , selected by [that great master of human nature]9599-that great master of human nature , [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9600-mr. bertie tremaine . When it got about , that [the editor of this fearful journal]9601-the editor of this fearful journal was [a clerk in a public office]4216-a clerk in a public office , the indignation of [the government]818-the government , or at least of [[their]818-the government supporters]9604-their supporters , was extreme , and there was no end to the punishments and disgrace to which [he]396-job was to be subjected ; but [Waldershare]442-waldershare , who lived a good deal in [Bohemia]226-bohemia , was essentially cosmopolitan , and dabbled in letters , persuaded [[his]442-waldershare colleagues]1237-his colleagues not to make [the editor of the “[5226-his] Precursor ”]9598-the editor of the “ precursor ” [a martyr]9607-a martyr , and undertook with [their]1237-his colleagues authority to counteract [his]442-waldershare evil purposes by literary means alone . Being fully empowered to take all necessary steps for this object , [Waldershare]442-waldershare thought that there was no better mode of arresting public attention to [his]442-waldershare enterprise than by engaging for [its manager the most renowned pen of the hour]9608-its manager the most renowned pen of the hour , and [he]442-waldershare opened [himself]442-waldershare on the subject in the most sacred confidence to [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . [That gentleman]1654-that gentleman , invited to call upon [a minister , sworn to secrecy , and brimful of state secrets]9610-a minister , sworn to secrecy , and brimful of state secrets , could not long restrain [himself]1654-that gentleman , and with admirable discretion consulted on [his]1654-that gentleman views and prospects [Mr. Endymion Ferrars]425-endymion . “[0-i] But [I]0-i thought [you]0-i were one of [us]5227-us , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion ; “[0-i] [you]0-i asked [me]0-i to put [you]0-i in the way of getting into [Brooks]473-brooks ’ ! ” “[0-i] What of that ? ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “[6646-the whigs] and when [you]0-i remember what [the Whigs]6646-the whigs owe to [literary men]5229-literary men , [they]6646-the whigs ought to have elected [me]0-i into [Brooks]473-brooks ’ without [my]0-i asking for it . ” “[0-i] Still , if [you]0-i be on the other side ? ” “[0-i] It is nothing to do with sides , ” said [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “[3787-the highest] this affair goes far beyond sides . [The ‘ Precursor ’]5230-the ‘ precursor ’ wants to put down [the Crown]1153-the crown ; [I]0-i shall put down the ‘ Precursor . ’ It is an affair of the closet , not of sides — an affair of the royal closet , [sir]6912-sir . [I]0-i am acting for [the Crown]1153-the crown , [sir]6912-sir ; [the Crown]1153-the crown has appealed to [me]0-i . [I]0-i save the Crown , and there must be personal relations with [the highest]3787-the highest , ” and [he]0-i looked quite fierce . “[0-i] Well , [you]0-i have not written [your]0-i first article yet , ” said [Endymion]425-endymion . “[0-i] [I]0-i shall look forward to it with much interest . ” After [Easter]131-easter , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort said to [Endymion]425-endymion that a question ought to be put on a subject of foreign policy of importance , and on which [he]0-i thought [the ministry]6702-the ministry were in difficulties ; “[0-i] and [I]0-i think [you]0-i might as well ask it , [Endymion]425-endymion . [I]0-i will draw up the question , and [you]0-i will give notice of it . It will be a reconnaissance . ” The notice of this question was the first time [Endymion]425-endymion opened [his]425-endymion mouth in [the House of Commons]126-the house of commons . It was [an humble and not a very hazardous office]9612-an humble and not a very hazardous office , but when [he]425-endymion got on [his]425-endymion legs [his]425-endymion head swam , [his]425-endymion heart beat so violently , that it was like a convulsion preceding death , and though [he]425-endymion was only on [his]425-endymion legs for a few seconds , all the sorrows of [his]425-endymion life seemed to pass before [him]425-endymion . When [he]425-endymion sate down , [he]425-endymion was quite surprised that the business of [the House]929-the house proceeded as usual , and it was only after some time that [he]425-endymion became convinced that [no one]6647-no one but [himself]425-endymion was conscious of [his]425-endymion sufferings , or that [he]425-endymion had performed a routine duty otherwise than in a routine manner . The crafty question , however , led to some important consequences . When asked , to the surprise of [every one [the minister]775-the minister [himself]775-the minister]9615-every one the minister himself replied to it . [Waldershare]442-waldershare , with whom [Endymion]425-endymion dined at [Bellamy ’s]465-bellamy that day , was in no good humour in consequence . When [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had considered the ministerial reply , [he]0-i said to [Endymion]425-endymion , “[0-i] This must be followed up . [You]5237-you must move for papers . It will be a good opportunity for [you]5237-you , for [the House]929-the house is up to something being in the wind , and [they]929-the house will listen . It will be curious to see whether [the minister]775-the minister follows [you]5237-you . If so , [he]775-the minister will give [me]0-i an opening . ” [Endymion]425-endymion felt that this was the crisis of [his]425-endymion life . [He]425-endymion knew the subject well , and [he]425-endymion had all the tact and experience of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to guide [him]425-endymion in [his]425-endymion statement and [his]425-endymion arguments . [He]425-endymion had also the great feeling that , if necessary , a powerful arm would support [him]425-endymion . It was about a week before the day arrived , and [Endymion]425-endymion slept very little that week , and the night before [his]425-endymion motion not a wink . [He]425-endymion almost wished [he]425-endymion was dead as [he]425-endymion walked down to [the House]929-the house in the hope that the exercise might remedy , or improve , [his]425-endymion languid circulation ; but in vain , and when [his]425-endymion name was called and [he]425-endymion had to rise , [his]425-endymion hands and feet were like ice . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort were both in the ventilator , and [he]425-endymion knew it . It might be said that [he]425-endymion was sustained by [his]425-endymion utter despair . [He]425-endymion felt so feeble and generally imbecile , that [he]425-endymion had not vitality enough to be sensible of failure . [He]425-endymion had [a kind audience]9618-a kind audience , and [an interested one]9619-an interested one . When [he]425-endymion opened [his]425-endymion mouth , [he]425-endymion forgot [his]425-endymion first sentence , which [he]425-endymion had long prepared . In trying to recall it and failing , [he]425-endymion was for a moment confused . But it was only for a moment ; the unpremeditated came to [his]425-endymion aid , and [his]425-endymion voice , at first tremulous , was recognised as distinct and rich . There was a murmur of sympathy , and not merely from [his]425-endymion own side . Suddenly , both physically and intellectually , [he]425-endymion was quite [himself]425-endymion . [His]425-endymion arrested circulation flowed , and fed [his]425-endymion stagnant brain . [His]425-endymion statement was lucid , [his]425-endymion arguments were difficult to encounter , and [his]425-endymion manner was modest . [He]425-endymion sate down amid general applause , and though [he]425-endymion was then conscious that [he]425-endymion had omitted more than one point on which [he]425-endymion had relied , [he]425-endymion was on the whole satisfied , and recollected that [he]425-endymion might use them in reply , a privilege to which [he]425-endymion now looked forward with feelings of comfort and confidence . [The minister]775-the minister again followed [him]425-endymion , and in an elaborate speech . The subject evidently , in the opinion of [the minister]775-the minister , was of too delicate and difficult a character to trust to [a subordinate]9622-a subordinate . Overwhelmed as [he]425-endymion was with the labours of [[his]425-endymion own department]9623-his own department , the general conduct of affairs , and [the leadership of [the House]929-the house]9624-the leadership of the house , [he]425-endymion still would undertake the representation of [an office with whose business [he]425-endymion was not familiar]9626-an office with whose business he was not familiar . Wary and accurate [he]425-endymion always was , but in discussions on foreign affairs , [he]425-endymion never exhibited the unrivalled facility with which [he]425-endymion ever treated a commercial or financial question , or that plausible promptness with which , at a moment ’s notice , [he]425-endymion could encounter any difficulty connected with domestic administration . All these were qualities which [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort possessed with reference to the affairs over which [he]425-endymion had long presided , and in the present instance , following [the minister]775-the minister , [he]425-endymion was particularly happy . [He]425-endymion had a good case , and [he]425-endymion was gratified by the success of [Endymion]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion complimented [him]425-endymion and confuted [[his]425-endymion opponent]9628-his opponent , and , not satisfied with demolishing [his]425-endymion arguments , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort indulged in a little raillery which [the House]929-the house enjoyed , but which was never pleasing to the more solemn organisation of [[his]425-endymion rival]1962-his rival . No language can describe the fury of [Waldershare]442-waldershare as to the events of this evening . [He]425-endymion looked upon the conduct of [the minister]775-the minister , in not permitting [him]775-the minister to represent [[his]775-the minister department]8633-his department , as a decree of the incapacity of [[his]775-the minister subordinate]9633-his subordinate , and of the virtual termination of the official career of [the Under - Secretary of State]9634-the under - secretary of state . [He]775-the minister would have resigned the next day had it not been for the influence of [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , who soothed [him]775-the minister by suggesting , that it would be better to take an early opportunity of changing [his]775-the minister present post for another . [The minister]775-the minister was wrong . [He]775-the minister was not fond of trusting youth , but it is a confidence which should be exercised , particularly in the conduct of a popular assembly . If [the under - secretary]5044-the under - secretary had not satisfactorily answered Endymion , which [no one]6647-no one had a right to assume , for [Waldershare]442-waldershare was [a brilliant man]9638-a brilliant man , [the minister]775-the minister could have always advanced to the rescue at the fitting time . As it was , [he]775-the minister made [a personal enemy of one who naturally might have ripened into [a devoted follower]9641-a devoted follower , and who from [his]442-waldershare social influence , as well as from [his]442-waldershare political talents]9640-a personal enemy of one who naturally might have ripened into a devoted follower , and who from his social influence , as well as from his political talents , was [no despicable foe]9642-no despicable foe . Notwithstanding the great political , and consequently social , changes that had taken place , no very considerable alteration occurred in the general life of [those chief personages in whose existence]9643-those chief personages in whose existence [we]9644-we have attempted to interest [the reader]4688-the reader . However vast may appear to be the world in which [we]9644-we move , [we]9644-we all of [us]9644-we live in a limited circle . It is the result of circumstances ; of [our]9644-we convenience and [our]9644-we taste . [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris became [the acknowledged leader of [Tory society]9647-tory society]9646-the acknowledged leader of tory society , and [[her]580-lady beaumaris husband]986-her husband was so pleased with [her]580-lady beaumaris position , and so proud of it , that [he]986-her husband in a considerable degree sacrificed [his]986-her husband own pursuits and pleasures for its maintenance . [He]986-her husband even refused the mastership of a celebrated hunt , which had once been an object of [his]986-her husband highest ambition , that [he]986-her husband might be early and always in [London]10-london to support [[his]986-her husband wife]1261-his wife in [her]580-lady beaumaris receptions . [Imogene]420-imogene [herself]420-imogene was universally popular . [Her]420-imogene gentle and natural manners , blended with a due degree of self - respect , [her]420-imogene charming appearance , and [her]420-imogene ready but unaffected sympathy , won every heart . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort was [[her]420-imogene frequent guest]9650-her frequent guest . [Myra]466-myra continued [her]466-myra duties as [a leader of society]9651-a leader of society , as [[her]466-myra lord]1542-her lord was anxious that [the diplomatic world]9221-the diplomatic world should not forget [him]986-her husband . These were [the two principal and rival houses]9654-the two principal and rival houses . The efforts of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort were more fitful , for they were to a certain degree dependent on the moods of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband . It was observed that [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris never omitted attending the receptions of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and the tone of almost reverential affection with which [she]580-lady beaumaris ever approached [Myra]466-myra was touching to [those who were in the secret]9656-those who were in the secret , but [they]9656-those who were in the secret were few . No great change occurred in the position of [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan , except that in addition to the sports to which [he]356-prince florestan was apparently devoted , [he]356-prince florestan gradually began to interest [himself]356-prince florestan in the turf . [He]356-prince florestan had bred several horses of repute , and one , which [he]356-prince florestan had named [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , was the favourite for a celebrated race . [[His]356-prince florestan highness]9657-his highness was anxious that [Myra]466-myra should honour [him]356-prince florestan by being [[his]356-prince florestan guest]2127-his guest . This had never occurred before , because [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort felt that so avowed an intimacy with [a personage]9659-a personage in the peculiar position of [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan was hardly becoming [a Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]9660-a secretary of state for foreign affairs ; but that [he]356-prince florestan was no longer , and being [the most good - natured man that ever lived]9661-the most good - natured man that ever lived , and easily managed in little things , [he]356-prince florestan could not refuse [Myra]466-myra when [she]466-myra consulted [him]356-prince florestan , as [they]9662-they call it , on the subject , and it was settled that [Lord]9663-lord and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort were to dine with [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan . [The prince]7878-the prince was most anxious that [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton should take this occasion of consenting to a reconciliation with [him]356-prince florestan , and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort exerted [herself]499-lady montfort much for this end . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was in love with [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , and yet on this point [he]356-prince florestan was inexorable . [Lord]9665-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris went , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , to whom [the prince]7878-the prince had addressed a private note of [his]7878-the prince own that quite captivated [her]499-lady montfort , and [Mr.]9667-mr. and [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel and [Adriana]481-adriana . [Waldershare , Endymion]641-endymion , and [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius completed [the guests]2190-the guests , who were received by [the Duke of St. Angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo and [a couple of [aides - de - camp]9671-aides - de - camp]9670-a couple of aides - de - camp . When [the prince]7878-the prince entered all rose , and [the ladies]930-the ladies curtseyed very low . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort resumed [his]0-i seat immediately , saying to [[his]0-i neighbour]3931-his neighbour , “[0-i] [I]0-i rose to show [my]0-i respect to [[my]0-i host]5240-my host ; [I]0-i sit down to show that [I]0-i look upon [him]5240-my host as a subject like [myself]0-i . ” “[0-i] A subject of whom ? ” inquired [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] There is something in that , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , smiling . [The Duke of St. Angelo]361-the duke of st. angelo was much disturbed by the conduct of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , which had disappointed [his]361-the duke of st. angelo calculations , and [he]361-the duke of st. angelo went about lamenting that [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had a little gout . [They]9675-they had assembled in [the library]7718-the library and dined on the same floor . [The prince]7878-the prince was seated between [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , whom [he]7878-the prince accompanied to dinner , and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [Adriana]481-adriana fell to [Endymion]641-endymion ’s lot . [She]481-adriana looked very pretty , was beautifully dressed , and for [her]481-adriana , was even gay . [[Her]481-adriana companion]7855-her companion was in good spirits , and [she]481-adriana seemed interested and amused . [The prince]7878-the prince never spoke much , but [his]7878-the prince remarks always told . [He]7878-the prince liked murmuring to [women]900-women , but when requisite , [he]7878-the prince could throw a fly over the table with adroitness and effect . More than once during the dinner [he]7878-the prince whispered to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort : “[5241-you] This is too kind — [your]5241-you coming [here]1520-here . But [you]5241-you have always been [[my]0-i best friend]7177-my best friend . ” The dinner would have been lively and successful even if [Waldershare]641-endymion had not been [there]890-there , but [he]641-endymion to - day was exuberant and irresistible . [His]641-endymion chief topic was abuse of [the government of which [he]641-endymion was [a member]979-a member]978-the government of which he was a member , and [he]641-endymion lavished all [his]641-endymion powers of invective and ridicule alike on the imbecility of [their]5244-their policy and [their]5244-their individual absurdities . All this much amused [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and gave [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort an opportunity to fool [the Under - Secretary of State]9634-the under - secretary of state to the top of [his]641-endymion bent . “[5244-their] If [you]5241-you do not take care , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , “[5244-their] [they]5244-their will turn [you]5241-you out . ” “[5244-their] [I]0-i wish [they]5244-their would , ” said [Waldershare]641-endymion . “[40-sacheverell] That is what [I]0-i am longing for . [I]0-i should go then all over [the country]6643-the country and address public meetings . It would be the greatest thing since [Sacheverell]40-sacheverell . ” “[40-sacheverell] [[Our]5246-we people]8415-our people have not behaved well to [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare , ” whispered [Imogene]420-imogene to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[5246-we] but [I]0-i think [we]5246-we shall put it all right . ” “[5241-you] Do [you]5241-you believe it ? ” inquired [Lady Montfort of Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [He]1264-the father had been speaking to [her]499-lady montfort for some little time in a hushed tone , and rather earnestly . “[1266-the son] Indeed [I]0-i do ; [I]0-i can not well see what there is to doubt about it . [We]5246-we know [the father]1264-the father very well — [an excellent man]5249-an excellent man ; [he]1264-the father was [the parish priest of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]5250-the parish priest of lady roehampton before [her]499-lady montfort marriage , when [she]499-lady montfort lived in [the country]6643-the country . And [we]5246-we know from [him]1264-the father that more than a year ago something was contemplated . [The son]1266-the son gave up [his]1266-the son living then ; [he]1266-the son has remained at [Rome]57-rome ever since . And now [I]0-i am told [he]1266-the son returns to [us]5246-we , [[the Pope]8826-the pope ’s legate]5254-the pope ’s legate and [an archbishop]5255-an archbishop in partibus ! ” “[1266-the son] It is most interesting , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[0-i] [I]0-i was always [[his]1266-the son great admirer]5256-his great admirer . ” “[1264-the father] [I]0-i know that ; [you]0-i and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort made [me]0-i go and hear [him]1266-the son . [The father]1264-the father will be terribly distressed . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i do not care at all about [the father]1264-the father , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “[0-i] but [the son]1266-the son had such a fine voice and was so very good - looking . [I]0-i hope [I]0-i shall see [him]1266-the son . ” [They]9685-they were speaking of [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort , whose movements had been a matter of much mystery during the last two years . Rumours of [his]1266-the son having been received into [the Roman Church]9686-the roman church had been often rife ; sometimes flatly , and in time faintly , contradicted . Now the facts seemed admitted , and it would appear that [he]1266-the son was about to return to [England]7-england not only as [a Roman Catholic]9142-a roman catholic , but as [a distinguished priest of [the Church]13-the church]9688-a distinguished priest of the church , and , it was said , even [the representative of the Papacy]9689-the representative of the papacy . [All the guests]9690-all the guests rose at the same time — a pleasant habit — and went [upstairs]1306-upstairs to [the brilliantly lighted saloons]9692-the brilliantly lighted saloons . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort seated [himself]499-lady montfort by [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , with whom [he]0-i was always glad to converse . “[0-i] [We]5260-us seem here quiet and content ? ” said [the ex - minister]9693-the ex - minister inquiringly . “[0-i] [I]0-i hope so , and [I]0-i think so , ” said [Sergius]376-baron sergius . “[0-i] [He]0-i believes in [his]0-i star , and will leave everything to its influence . There are to be no more adventures . ” “[0-i] It must be a great relief to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort to have got quit of office , ” said [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel to [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[499-lady montfort] [I]0-i always pitied [him]0-i so much . [I]0-i never can understand why [people]6681-people voluntarily incur such labours and anxiety . ” “[499-lady montfort] [You]499-lady montfort should join [us]5260-us , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel to [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[5262-they] [They]5262-they would be very glad to see [you]499-lady montfort at [Brooks]473-brooks ’ . ” “[0-i] [Brooks]473-brooks ’ may join [the October Club which [I]0-i am going to revive]5263-the october club which i am going to revive , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “[0-i] [I]0-i never heard of that club , ” said [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel . “[0-i] It was a much more important thing than the Bill of Rights or the Act of Settlement , ” said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “[0-i] all the same . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i want to see [[his]0-i mother]6859-his mother ’s portrait in [the farther saloon]5265-the farther saloon , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [Myra]466-myra . “[0-i] Let [us]5260-us go together . ” And [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort rose , and [they]5260-us went . It was a portrait of [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina by a master hand , and admirably illumined by reflected light , so that it seemed to live . “[6859-his mother] [She]6859-his mother must have been very beautiful , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[326-mr. wilton] [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was devotedly attached to [her]6859-his mother , [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord has told [me]0-i , ” said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . “[6859-his mother] So many were devotedly attached to [her]6859-his mother , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[5268-no such women] Yes ; [she]6859-his mother was like [Mary]591-mary queen of scots of [Scotland]151-scotland , whom [some men]7126-some men are in love with even to this day . [Her]6859-his mother spell was irresistible . There are [no such women]5268-no such women now . ” “[5268-no such women] Yes ; there is one , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , suddenly turning round and embracing [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; “[6859-his mother] and [I]0-i know [she]6859-his mother hates [me]0-i , because [she]6859-his mother thinks [I]0-i prevent [[her]6859-his mother brother]919-her brother from marrying . ” “[0-i] [Dear Lady Montfort]622-dear lady montfort , how can [you]622-dear lady montfort use such strong expressions ? [I]0-i am sure there can be only one feeling of [[Endymion]641-endymion ’s friends]5270-endymion ’s friends to [you]622-dear lady montfort , and that is gratitude for [your]622-dear lady montfort kindness to [him]641-endymion . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i have done nothing for [him]641-endymion ; [I]0-i can do nothing for [him]641-endymion . [I]0-i felt that when [we]5271-we were trying to get [him]641-endymion into parliament . If [he]641-endymion could marry , and be independent , and powerful , and rich , it would be better , perhaps , for all of [us]5271-we . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i wish [he]641-endymion were independent , and powerful , and rich , ” said [Myra]466-myra musingly . “[641-endymion] That would be a fairy tale . At present , [he]641-endymion must be content that [he]641-endymion has [some of the kindest friends in [the world]6658-the world]5272-some of the kindest friends in the world . ” “[641-endymion] [He]641-endymion interests [me]0-i very much ; [no one]6647-no one so much . [I]0-i am sincerely , even deeply attached to [him]641-endymion ; but it is like [your]5275-your love , it is [a sister]858-a sister ’s love . There is only [one person [I]0-i really love in [the world]6658-the world]5277-one person i really love in the world , and alas ! [he]641-endymion does not love [me]0-i ! ” And [her]5275-your voice was tremulous . “[0-i] Do not say such things , [dear Lady Montfort]622-dear lady montfort . [I]0-i never can believe what [you]622-dear lady montfort sometimes intimate on that subject . Do [you]622-dear lady montfort know , [I]0-i think it a little hallucination . ” [Lady Montfort]622-dear lady montfort shook [her]622-dear lady montfort head with a truly mournful expression , and then suddenly , [her]622-dear lady montfort beautiful face wreathed with smiles , [she]622-dear lady montfort said in a gay voice , “[499-lady montfort] [We]5279-we will not think of such sorrows . [I]0-i wish them to be entombed in [my]0-i heart , but [the spectres]5280-the spectres will rise sometimes . Now about [[your]622-dear lady montfort brother]7296-your brother . [I]0-i do not mean to say that it would not be a great loss to [me]0-i if [he]7296-your brother married , but [I]0-i wish [him]7296-your brother to marry if [you]622-dear lady montfort do . For [myself]0-i , [I]0-i must have [a male friend]5282-a male friend , and [he]7296-your brother must be very clever , and thoroughly understand politics . [You]622-dear lady montfort know [you]622-dear lady montfort deprived [me]0-i of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , ” [she]9694-she continued smilingly , “[0-i] who was everything [I]0-i could desire ; and [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll would have suited [me]0-i excellently , but then [he]3891-the count of ferroll ran away . Now [Endymion]641-endymion could not easily run away , and [he]641-endymion is so agreeable and so intelligent , that at last [I]0-i thought [I]0-i had found [a companion worth helping]5284-a companion worth helping — and [I]0-i meant , and still mean , to work hard — until [he]7296-your brother is [prime minister]6997-prime minister . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i have [my]0-i dreams too about that , ” said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[7296-your brother] but [we]5286-we are all about the same age , and can wait a little . ” “[7296-your brother] [He]7296-your brother can not be [minister]814-minister too soon , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “[900-women] It was not being [minister]814-minister soon that ruined [Charles Fox]613-charles fox . ” [The party]1547-the party broke up . [The prince]7878-the prince made a sign to [Waldershare]641-endymion , which meant a confidential cigar , and in a few minutes [they]5286-we were alone together . “[900-women] What [women]900-women ! ” exclaimed [the prince]7878-the prince . “[916-each other] Not to be rivalled in [this city]5290-this city , and yet quite unlike [each other]916-each other . ” “[0-i] And which do [you]5292-you admire most , [sir]6912-sir ? ” said [Waldershare]641-endymion . [The prince]7878-the prince trimmed [his]7878-the prince cigar , and then [he]7878-the prince said , “[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [you]5292-you this day five years . ” The ecclesiastical incident mentioned at the dinner described in [our]9699-our last chapter , produced a considerable effect in what is called society . [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort had obtained great celebrity as [a preacher]3967-a preacher , while [his]548-lord montfort extreme doctrines and practices had alike amazed , fascinated , and alarmed [a large portion of [the public]1210-the public]9701-a large portion of the public . For some time [he]548-lord montfort had withdrawn from the popular gaze , but [his]548-lord montfort individuality was too strong to be easily forgotten , even if occasional paragraphs as to [his]548-lord montfort views and conduct , published , contradicted , and reiterated , were not sufficient to sustain , and even stimulate , curiosity . That [he]548-lord montfort was about to return to [[his]548-lord montfort native land]3829-his native land , as [the Legate of [His]548-lord montfort Holiness]9704-the legate of his holiness , was an event which made [many men]9705-many men look grave , and some female hearts flutter . The memory of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort could not escape from the past , and [she]499-lady montfort could not recall it and all the scenes at [Hurstley]340-hurstley without emotion ; and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort remembered with some pride and excitement , that [the Legate of the Pope]9706-the legate of the pope had been one of [[her]499-lady montfort heroes]9707-her heroes . It was evident that [he]548-lord montfort had no wish to avoid [[his]548-lord montfort old acquaintances]9708-his old acquaintances , for shortly after [his]548-lord montfort arrival , and after [he]548-lord montfort had assembled [[his]548-lord montfort suffragans]9709-his suffragans , and instructed [the clergy of [[his]548-lord montfort district]4478-his district]9710-the clergy of his district , for dioceses did not then exist , [Archbishop Penruddock]643-archbishop penruddock , for so [the Metropolitan of [Tyre]299-tyre]9712-the metropolitan of tyre simply styled [himself]548-lord montfort , called upon [both these ladies]9713-both these ladies . [His]548-lord montfort first visit was to [Myra]466-myra , and notwithstanding [her]466-myra disciplined self - control , [her]466-myra intense pride , and the deep and daring spirit which always secretly sustained [her]466-myra , [she]466-myra was nervous and agitated , but only in [her]466-myra boudoir . When [she]466-myra entered [the saloon]2204-the saloon to welcome [him]548-lord montfort , [she]466-myra seemed as calm as if [she]466-myra were going to an evening assembly . [Nigel]548-lord montfort was changed . Instead of that anxious and moody look which formerly marred the refined beauty of [his]548-lord montfort countenance , [his]548-lord montfort glance was calm and yet radiant . [He]548-lord montfort was thinner , it might almost be said emaciated , which seemed to add height to [his]548-lord montfort tall figure . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort need not have been nervous about the interview , and the pain of its inevitable associations . Except one allusion at the end of [his]548-lord montfort visit , when [[his]548-lord montfort Grace]1256-his grace mentioned some petty grievance , of which [he]548-lord montfort wished to relieve [[his]548-lord montfort clergy]9716-his clergy , and said , “[7296-your brother] [I]0-i think [I]0-i will consult [[your]5294-your brother]7296-your brother ; being in the opposition , [he]7296-your brother will be less embarrassed than [some of [[my]0-i friends]6710-my friends in [the government]818-the government , or [[their]5296-some of my friends in the government , or their supporters supporters]9604-their supporters]5296-some of my friends in the government , or their supporters , ” [he]548-lord montfort never referred to the past . All [he]548-lord montfort spoke of was the magnitude of [his]548-lord montfort task , the immense but inspiring labours which awaited [him]548-lord montfort , and [his]548-lord montfort deep sense of [his]548-lord montfort responsibility . Nothing but the Divine principle of [the Church]6648-the church could sustain [him]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort was at one time hopeful that [[His]548-lord montfort Holiness]9718-his holiness might have thought the time ripe for the restoration of [the national hierarchy]9719-the national hierarchy , but it was decreed otherwise . Had it been accorded , no doubt it would have assisted [him]548-lord montfort . [A prelate in partibus]9720-a prelate in partibus is , in a certain sense , [a stranger]1942-a stranger , whatever [his]9720-a prelate in partibus duties , and [the world]6658-the world is more willing when it is appealed to by one who has “[5300-a local habitation and a name] [a local habitation and a name]5300-a local habitation and a name ; ” [he]9720-a prelate in partibus is identified with [the people among whom [he]9720-a prelate in partibus lives]9723-the people among whom he lives . There was much to do . The state of [the Catholic poor in [[his]548-lord montfort own district]9725-his own district]9724-the catholic poor in his own district was heartrending . [He]548-lord montfort never could have conceived such misery , and that too under the shadow of [the Abbey]9726-the abbey . [The few schools which existed]9727-the few schools which existed were wretched , and [his]548-lord montfort first attention must be given to this capital deficiency . [He]548-lord montfort trusted much to female aid . [He]548-lord montfort meant to invite [the great Catholic ladies]9728-the great catholic ladies to unite with [him]548-lord montfort in a common labour of love . In this great centre of civilisation , and wealth , and power , there was need of the spirit of a St. [Ursula]645-ursula . [No one]6647-no one seemed more pleased by the return of [Archbishop Penruddock]643-archbishop penruddock than [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort appeared to be so deeply interested in [[his]548-lord montfort Grace]1256-his grace ’s mission , sought [his]548-lord montfort society so often , treated [him]548-lord montfort with such profound respect , almost ceremony , asked so many questions about what was happening at [Rome]57-rome , and what was going to be done here — that [Nigel]548-lord montfort might have been pardoned if [he]548-lord montfort did not despair of ultimately inducing [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort to return to the faith of [[his]548-lord montfort illustrious ancestors]9731-his illustrious ancestors . And yet , all this time , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was only amusing [himself]548-lord montfort ; a new character was to [him]548-lord montfort a new toy , and when [he]548-lord montfort could not find one , [he]548-lord montfort would dip into the “[552-simon] Memoirs of [St. Simon]552-simon . ” Instead of avoiding society , as was [his]548-lord montfort wo nt in the old days , [the Archbishop]9732-the archbishop sought it . And there was nothing exclusive in [his]548-lord montfort social habits ; all classes and all creeds , all conditions and orders of [men]1114-men , were alike interesting to [him]548-lord montfort ; [they]9734-they were part of [the mighty community]9735-the mighty community , with all whose pursuits , and passions , and interests , and occupations [he]548-lord montfort seemed to sympathise , but respecting which [he]548-lord montfort had only one object — to bring [them]9734-they back once more to that imperial fold from which , in an hour of darkness and distraction , [they]9734-they had miserably wandered . The conversion of [England]7-england was deeply engraven on the heart of [Penruddock]548-lord montfort ; it was [his]548-lord montfort constant purpose , and [his]548-lord montfort daily and nightly prayer . So [the Archbishop]9732-the archbishop was seen everywhere , even at fashionable assemblies . [He]9732-the archbishop was a frequent guest at banquets which [he]9732-the archbishop never tasted , for [he]9732-the archbishop was [a smiling ascetic]9737-a smiling ascetic , and though [he]9732-the archbishop seemed to be preaching or celebrating high mass in [every part of [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis]9738-every part of the metropolis , organising [schools]9740-schools , establishing [convents]9741-convents , and building [cathedrals]9742-cathedrals , [he]9732-the archbishop could find time to move philanthropic resolutions at middle - class meetings , attend learned associations , and even occasionally send a paper to [the Royal Society]9743-the royal society . [The person who fell most under the influence of [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop]9744-the person who fell most under the influence of the archbishop was [Waldershare]641-endymion . [He]641-endymion was fairly captivated by [him]9732-the archbishop . Nothing would satisfy [Waldershare]641-endymion till [he]641-endymion had brought [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop and [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan together . “[5301-you] [You]5301-you are [a Roman Catholic prince]5302-a roman catholic prince , [sir]6912-sir , ” [he]0-i would say . “[0-i] It is absolute folly to forego such a source of influence and power as [the Roman Catholic Church]5304-the roman catholic church . Here is [[your]5301-you man]5305-your man ; [a man made for the occasion]5306-a man made for the occasion , [a man who may be pope]5307-a man who may be pope . Come to an understanding with [him]5305-your man , and [I]0-i believe [you]5301-you will regain [your]5301-you throne in a year . ” “[5313-they] But , [[my]0-i dear]6649-my dear [Waldershare]641-endymion , it is very true [I]0-i am [a Roman Catholic]9142-a roman catholic , but [I]0-i am also [the head of the Liberal party in [[my]0-i country]6831-my country]5310-the head of the liberal party in my country , and perhaps also on [the continent of]5312-the continent of [Europe]6-europe , and [they]5313-they are not particularly affected to [archbishops]5314-archbishops and [popes]5315-popes . ” “[5313-they] Old - fashioned twaddle of [the Liberal party]8369-the liberal party , ” exclaimed [Waldershare]641-endymion . “[5313-they] There is more true democracy in [the Roman Catholic Church]5304-the roman catholic church than in [all the secret societies of [Europe]6-europe]5318-all the secret societies of europe . ” “[5313-they] There is something in that , ” said [the prince]7878-the prince musingly , “[9128-roman catholics] and [[my]0-i friends]6710-my friends are [Roman Catholics]9128-roman catholics , nominally [Roman Catholics]9128-roman catholics . If [I]0-i were quite sure [[your]0-i man]5305-your man and [the priests]5323-the priests generally were [nominally Roman Catholics]5324-nominally roman catholics , something might be done . ” “[5325-sensible men] As for that , ” said [Waldershare]641-endymion , “[5326-all of the same religion] [sensible men]5325-sensible men are [all of the same religion]5326-all of the same religion . ” “[5325-sensible men] And pray what is that ? ” inquired [the prince]7878-the prince . “[5328-you] [Sensible men]5325-sensible men never tell . ” Perhaps there was [no family]9749-no family which suited [him]7878-the prince more , and where [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop became more intimate , than [the Neuchatels]468-the neuchatels . [He]7878-the prince very much valued a visit to [Hainault]111-hainault , and [the miscellaneous and influential circles [he]7878-the prince met [there]890-there]9751-the miscellaneous and influential circles he met there — [merchant princes]9753-merchant princes , and great powers of [Lombard Street]263-lombard street and [the Stock Exchange]2631-the stock exchange . [The Governor of [the Bank]2767-the bank]2766-the governor of the bank happened to be [a high churchman]9757-a high churchman , and listened to [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop with evident relish . [Mrs. Neuchatel]476-mrs. neuchatel also acknowledged the spell of [[his]7878-the prince society]3286-his society , and [he]7878-the prince quite agreed with [her]476-mrs. neuchatel that [people]6681-people should be neither so poor nor so rich . [She]476-mrs. neuchatel had long mused over plans of social amelioration , and [[her]476-mrs. neuchatel new ally]9761-her new ally was to teach [her]476-mrs. neuchatel how to carry them into practice . As for [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel , [he]7878-the prince was pleased that [[his]7878-the prince wife]1261-his wife was amused , and liked [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop as [he]7878-the prince liked [all clever men]9764-all clever men . “[5328-you] [You]5328-you know , ” [he]0-i would say , “[0-i] [I]0-i am in favour of all churches , provided , [[my]0-i lord archbishop]5329-my lord archbishop , [they]5330-they do not do anything very foolish . Eh ? So [I]0-i shall subscribe to [[your]5328-you schools]5331-your schools with great pleasure . [We]5332-our can not have too many schools , even if they only keep [young people]5333-young people from doing mischief . ” The prosperity of [the country]6643-the country was so signal , while [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was unceasingly directing millions of [our]5332-our accumulated capital , and promises of still more , into [the “[0-i] new channel]9766-the “ new channel , ” that it seemed beyond belief that any change of administration could even occur , at least in the experience of [the existing generation]9767-the existing generation . [The minister to whose happy destiny it had fallen to gratify the large appetites and reckless consuming powers of a class now first known in [our]5332-our social hierarchy]9768-the minister to whose happy destiny it had fallen to gratify the large appetites and reckless consuming powers of a class now first known in our social hierarchy as “[0-i] Navvies , ” was hailed as [a second Pitt]9769-a second pitt . The countenance of [the opposition]2975-the opposition was habitually dejected , with the exception of [those members of it on whom [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo]9771-those members of it on whom mr. vigo graciously conferred shares , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort taunted [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton with inquiries , why [he]326-mr. wilton and [[his]326-mr. wilton friends]844-his friends had not made railroads , instead of inventing nonsense about cheap bread . [Job Thornberry]396-job made wonderful speeches in favour of total and immediate repeal of the corn laws , and the Liberal party , while [they]9773-their cheered [him]396-job , privately expressed [their]9773-their regret that [such a capital speaker , who might be anything]9774-such a capital speaker , who might be anything , was not [a practical man]2956-a practical man . Low prices , abundant harvests , and a thriving commerce had rendered all appeals , varied even by the persuasive ingenuity of [Thornberry]396-job , a wearisome irritation ; and , though [the League]210-the league had transplanted itself from [Manchester]33-manchester to [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis , and hired [theatres]9777-theatres for [their]9773-their rhetoric , the close of 1845 found [them]9773-their nearly reduced to silence . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9778-mr. bertie tremaine , who was always [studying the spirit of the age]9779-studying the spirit of the age , announced to [the initiated]755-the initiated that [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo had something of the character and structure of [Napoleon]635-napoleon , and that [he]411-mr. vigo [himself]411-mr. vigo began to believe , that [an insular nation]9781-an insular nation , with such an enormous appetite , was not adapted to cosmopolitan principles , which were naturally of a character more spiritual and abstract . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9782-mr. bertie tremaine asked [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo to dinner , and introduced [him]411-mr. vigo to [several distinguished youths of extreme opinions]9783-several distinguished youths of extreme opinions , who were dining off gold plate . [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo was much flattered by [his]411-mr. vigo visit ; [[his]411-mr. vigo host]7707-his host made much of [him]411-mr. vigo ; and [he]411-mr. vigo heard many things on the principles of government , and even of society , in the largest sense of the expression , which astonished and amused [him]411-mr. vigo . In the course of the evening [he]411-mr. vigo varied the conversation — one which became the classic library and busts of [the surrounding statesmen]9785-the surrounding statesmen — by promising to most of [the guests]2190-the guests allotments of shares in [a new company , not yet launched , but whose securities were already at a high premium]9787-a new company , not yet launched , but whose securities were already at a high premium . [Endymion]641-endymion , in the meantime , pursued the even tenor of [his]641-endymion way . Guided by the experience , unrivalled knowledge , and consummate tact of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [he]411-mr. vigo habitually made inquiries , or brought forward motions , which were evidently inconvenient or embarrassing to [the ministry]6702-the ministry ; and the very circumstance , that [he]411-mr. vigo was almost always replied to by [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister , elevated [him]411-mr. vigo in the estimation of [the House]72-somerset house as much as the pertinence of [his]411-mr. vigo questions , and the accurate information on which [he]411-mr. vigo founded [his]411-mr. vigo motions . [He]411-mr. vigo had not taken [the House]72-somerset house with a rush like [Job Thornberry]396-job , but , at the end of three sessions , [he]411-mr. vigo was [a personage universally looked upon as one who was “[411-mr. vigo] certain to have office]9790-a personage universally looked upon as one who was “ certain to have office . ” There was [another new member who had also made way]9791-another new member who had also made way , though slowly , and that was [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard ; [he]431-trenchard had distinguished [himself]431-trenchard on a difficult committee , on which [he]431-trenchard had guided [a perplexed minister , who was chairman]9792-a perplexed minister , who was chairman , through many intricacies . [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard watched the operations of [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , with a calm , cold scrutiny , and ventured one day to impart [his]431-trenchard conviction to [Endymion]641-endymion that there were breakers ahead . “[411-mr. vigo] [Vigo]411-mr. vigo is exhausting [the floating capital of [the country]6643-the country]5334-the floating capital of the country , ” [he]431-trenchard said , and [he]431-trenchard offered to give [him]641-endymion all the necessary details , if [he]431-trenchard would call the attention of [the House]929-the house to the matter . [Endymion]641-endymion declined to do this , chiefly because [he]641-endymion wished to devote [himself]641-endymion to foreign affairs , and thought [the House]72-somerset house would hardly brook [his]641-endymion interference also in finance . So [he]641-endymion strongly advised [Trenchard]431-trenchard [himself]431-trenchard to undertake the task . [Trenchard]431-trenchard was modest , and a little timid about speaking ; so it was settled that [he]431-trenchard should consult [the leaders]9794-the leaders on the question , and particularly [the gentleman who it was supposed would be [[their]9794-the leaders Chancellor of the Exchequer]9796-their chancellor of the exchequer , if ever [they]9794-the leaders were again called upon to form [a ministry]8873-a ministry]9795-the gentleman who it was supposed would be their chancellor of the exchequer , if ever they were again called upon to form a ministry . [This right honourable individual]9798-this right honourable individual listened to [Trenchard]431-trenchard with the impatience which became [a man of great experience addressed by a novice]9799-a man of great experience addressed by a novice , and concluded the interview by saying , that [he]431-trenchard thought “[411-mr. vigo] there was nothing in it ; ” at the same time , [he]431-trenchard would turn it in [his]431-trenchard mind , and consult [some practical men]9800-some practical men . Accordingly [the ex- and future minister]9801-the ex- and future minister consulted [Mr. Vigo]411-mr. vigo , who assured [him]431-trenchard that [he]431-trenchard was quite right ; that “[411-mr. vigo] there was nothing in it , ” and that [the floating capital of [the country]6643-the country]5334-the floating capital of the country was inexhaustible . In the midst of all this physical prosperity , one fine day in August , parliament having just been prorogued , [an unknown dealer in potatoes]9804-an unknown dealer in potatoes wrote to [the Secretary of State]9805-the secretary of state , and informed [him]9805-the secretary of state that [he]9805-the secretary of state had reason to think that a murrain had fallen over the whole of the potato crops in [England]7-england , and that , if it extended to [Ireland]74-ireland , the most serious consequences must ensue . This mysterious but universal sickness of a single root changed the history of [the world]6658-the world . “[411-mr. vigo] There is no gambling like politics , ” said [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , as [he]0-i glanced at the “[411-mr. vigo] Times , ” at [Princedown]141-princedown ; “[504-berengaria] four cabinets in one week ; [the government]818-the government must be more sick than the potatoes . ” “[504-berengaria] [Berengaria]504-berengaria always says , ” said [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , “[6769-one] that [you]5337-you should see [Princedown]141-princedown in summer . [I]0-i , on the contrary , maintain [it]141-princedown is essentially [a winter residence]5338-a winter residence , for , if there ever be a sunbeam in [England]7-england , [Princedown]141-princedown always catches it . Now to - day , one might fancy [one]6769-one ’s self at [Cannes]272-cannes . ” [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was quite right , but [even the most wilful and selfish of [men]1114-men]9807-even the most wilful and selfish of men was generally obliged to pass [his]548-lord montfort Christmas at [[his]548-lord montfort northern castle]9809-his northern castle . [Montforts]523-the montforts had passed [their]523-the montforts Christmas in [that grim and mighty dwelling - place]9810-that grim and mighty dwelling - place for centuries . Even [he]548-lord montfort was not strong enough to contend against such tradition . Besides , [every one]1385-every one loves power , even if [they]1385-every one do not know what to do with it . There are such things as memberships for [counties]9812-counties , which , if public feeling be not outraged , are hereditary , and [adjacent boroughs]9813-adjacent boroughs , which , with a little management and much expense , become reasonable and loyal . If the flag were rarely to wave on [the proud keep of [Montfort]499-lady montfort]9814-the proud keep of montfort , all these satisfactory circumstances would be greatly disturbed and baffled ; and if [the ancient ensign]9815-the ancient ensign did not promise welcome and hospitality at Christmas , some of the principal uses even of [Earls of Montfort]647-earls of montfort might be questioned . There was another reason , besides the distance and the clime , why [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort disliked the glorious pile which [every Englishman]9816-every englishman envied [him]548-lord montfort for possession . [The mighty domain of Montfort]9817-the mighty domain of montfort was [an estate in strict settlement]9818-an estate in strict settlement . [[Its]9817-the mighty domain of montfort lord]9819-its lord could do nothing but enjoy [its]9817-the mighty domain of montfort convenience and its beauty , and expend [its]9817-the mighty domain of montfort revenues . Nothing could be sold or bought , not the slightest alteration — according to [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort — be made , without applying to [trustees]9820-trustees for [their]9820-trustees sanction . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort spoke of this pitiable state of affairs as if [he]548-lord montfort were describing the serfdom of [the Middle Ages]273-the middle ages . “[0-i] If [I]0-i were to pull this bell - rope , and it came down , ” [he]548-lord montfort would say , “[0-i] [I]0-i should have to apply to [the trustees]5340-the trustees before it could be arranged . ” Such a humiliating state of affairs had induced [[his]548-lord montfort lordship]923-his lordship , on the very first occasion , to expend half a million of accumulations , which were at [his]548-lord montfort own disposal , in the purchase of [Princedown]141-princedown , which certainly was [a very different residence from [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle]9822-a very different residence from montfort castle , alike in [its]141-princedown clime and character . [Princedown]141-princedown was situate in [a southern county]9823-a southern county , hardly on [a southern coast]9824-a southern coast , for [it]141-princedown was ten miles from [the sea]9825-the sea , though enchanting views of [the Channel]274-the channel were frequent and exquisite . [It]141-princedown was [a palace built in old days upon [the Downs]9827-the downs]9826-a palace built in old days upon the downs , but sheltered and screened from every hostile wind . The full warmth of [the south]6736-the south fell upon the vast but fantastic pile of the Renaissance style , said to have been built by [that gifted but mysterious individual]9829-that gifted but mysterious individual , [John of Padua]648-john of padua . [The gardens]2133-the gardens were wonderful , terrace upon terrace , and on [each terrace a tall fountain]9831-each terrace a tall fountain . But the most peculiar feature was [the park]1663-the park , which was undulating and extensive , but [its]1663-the park timber entirely ilex : single trees of an age and size not common in that tree , and groups and clumps of ilex , but always ilex . Beyond [the park]1663-the park , and extending far into the horizon , was [Princedown forest]9834-princedown forest , [the dominion of the red deer]9835-the dominion of the red deer . [The Roehamptons]522-the roehamptons and [Endymion]425-endymion were [the only permanent visitors at [Princedown]141-princedown]9836-the only permanent visitors at princedown at this moment , but every day brought [guests who stayed eight - and - forty hours]9837-guests who stayed eight - and - forty hours , and then flitted . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , like [the manager of [a theatre]9839-a theatre]9838-the manager of a theatre , took care that there should be a succession of novelties to please or to surprise [the wayward audience for whom [she]499-lady montfort had to cater]9840-the wayward audience for whom she had to cater . On the whole , [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was , for [him]548-lord montfort , in an extremely good humour ; never very ill ; [Princedown]141-princedown was [the only place where [he]548-lord montfort never was very ill]9841-the only place where he never was very ill ; [he]548-lord montfort was a little excited , too , by the state of politics , though [he]548-lord montfort did not exactly know why ; “[0-i] though , [I]0-i suppose , ” [he]0-i would say to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , “[0-i] if [you]5341-you do come in again , there will be no more nonsense about [O’Connell]368-o’connell and all that sort of thing . If [you]5341-you are prudent on that head , and carry a moderate fixed duty , not too high , say ten shillings — that would satisfy [everybody]6694-everybody — [I]0-i do not see why the thing might not go on as long as [you]5341-you liked . ” [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare came down , exuberant with endless combinations of [persons]9162-persons and [parties]9843-parties . [He]442-waldershare foresaw in all these changes that most providential consummation , the end of [the middle class]6837-the middle class . [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare had become quite a favourite with [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , who delighted to talk with [him]442-waldershare about [the Duke of Modena]3111-the duke of modena , and imbibe [his]548-lord montfort original views of English History . “[0-i] Only , ” [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort would observe , “[3111-the duke of modena] [the Montforts]523-the montforts have so much Church property , and [I]0-i fancy [the Duke of [Modena]134-modena]3111-the duke of modena would want [us]5344-us to disgorge . ” [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe had been invited , and made [his]428-st. barbe appearance . There had been a degree of estrangement between [him]428-st. barbe and [[his]428-st. barbe patron]1166-his patron . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was very jealous ; [he]428-st. barbe was indeed jealous of [everybody]6694-everybody and everything , and of late there was a certain [Doctor Comeley]649-doctor comeley , [an Oxford don of the new school]9848-an oxford don of the new school , who had been introduced to [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , and was initiating [him]548-lord montfort in all the mysteries of Neology . [This celebrated divine , who , in a sweet silky voice]9849-this celebrated divine , who , in a sweet silky voice , quoted [Socrates]650-socrates instead of [St. Paul]651-st. paul , and was opposed to all symbols and formulas as essentially unphilosophical , had become [the hero of “[3111-the duke of modena] the little dinners ” at [Montfort House]180-montfort house , where [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe had been so long wo nt to shine , and who in consequence [himself]428-st. barbe had become every day more severely orthodox]9850-the hero of “ the little dinners ” at montfort house , where st. barbe had been so long wo nt to shine , and who in consequence himself had become every day more severely orthodox . “[3111-the duke of modena] Perhaps [we]5344-us may meet to - day , ” said [Endymion]641-endymion one morning to [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe in [Pall Mall]66-pall mall as [they]5344-us were separating . “[3111-the duke of modena] There is a little dinner at [Montfort House]180-montfort house . ” “[0-i] Confound [your]5345-your little dinners ! ” exclaimed [the indignant St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “[0-i] [I]0-i hope never to go to another little dinner , and especially at [Montfort House]180-montfort house . [I]0-i do not want to be asked to dinner to tumble and play tricks to amuse [[my]0-i host]5240-my host . [I]0-i want to be amused [myself]0-i . [One]6769-one can not be silent at these little dinners , and the consequence is , [you]5345-your say all the good things which are in [your]5345-your next number , and when it comes out , [people]6681-people say [they]6681-people have heard [them]6681-people before . No , [sir]6912-sir , if [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , or [any other lord]5350-any other lord , wishes [me]0-i to dine with [him]548-lord montfort , let [him]548-lord montfort ask [me]0-i to a banquet of [his]548-lord montfort own order , and where [I]0-i may hold [my]0-i tongue like [the rest of [[his]548-lord montfort aristocratic guests]5352-his aristocratic guests]5351-the rest of his aristocratic guests . ” [Mr. Trenchard]431-trenchard had come down and brought the news that [the ministry]6702-the ministry had resigned , and that [the Queen]8539-the queen had sent for [the leader of [the opposition]2975-the opposition , who was in [Scotland]151-scotland]9853-the leader of the opposition , who was in scotland . “[0-i] [I]0-i suppose [we]5353-they shall have to go to [town]6995-town , ” said [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort to [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother , in [a room]1898-a room , busy and full . “[0-i] It is so difficult to be alone [here]1520-here , ” [she]499-lady montfort continued in a whisper ; “[0-i] let [us]5353-they get into [the gardens]2133-the gardens . ” And [they]5353-they escaped . And then , when [they]5353-they were out of hearing and of sight of [any one]1685-any one , [she]499-lady montfort said , “[5360-poor papa] This is a most critical time of [your]5357-you life , [Endymion]641-endymion ; it makes [me]0-i very anxious . [I]0-i look upon it as certain that [you]5357-you will be in [office]6714-office , and in all probability under [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord . [He]7235-my lord has said nothing to [me]0-i about it , but [I]0-i feel quite assured it will happen . It will be a great event . [Poor papa]5360-poor papa began by being [an under - secretary of state]5045-an under - secretary of state ! ” [she]9858-she continued in a moody tone , half speaking to [herself]9858-she , “[466-myra] and all seemed so fair then , but [he]5360-poor papa had no root . What [I]0-i want , [Endymion]641-endymion , is that [you]5357-you should have a root . There is too much chance and favour in [your]5357-you lot . [They]5362-they will fail [you]5357-you some day , some day too when [I]0-i may not be by [you]5357-you . Even this great opening , which is at hand , would never have been at [your]5357-you command , but for a mysterious gift on which [you]5357-you never could have counted . ” “[466-myra] It is very true , [Myra]466-myra , but what then ? ” “[0-i] Why , then , [I]0-i think [we]5363-we should guard against such contingencies . [You]5357-you know what is in [my]0-i mind ; [we]5363-we have spoken of it before , and not once only . [I]0-i want [you]5357-you to marry , and [you]5357-you know whom . ” “[0-i] Marriage is a serious affair ! ” said [Endymion]641-endymion , with a distressed look . “[0-i] The most serious . It is the principal event for good or for evil in all lives . Had [I]0-i not married , and married as [I]0-i did , [we]5363-we should not have been [here]1520-here — and where , [I]0-i dare not think . ” “[0-i] Yes ; but [you]5357-you made a happy marriage ; one of the happiest that was ever known , [I]0-i think . ” “[8987-dearest sister] And [I]0-i wish [you]5357-you , [Endymion]641-endymion , to make the same . [I]0-i did not marry for love , though love came , and [I]0-i brought happiness to one who made [me]0-i happy . But had it been otherwise , if there had been no sympathy , or prospect of sympathy , [I]0-i still should have married , for it was the only chance of saving [you]5357-you . ” “[0-i] [Dearest sister]8987-dearest sister ! Everything [I]0-i have , [I]0-i owe to [you]5357-you . ” “[0-i] It is not much , ” said [Myra]466-myra , “[5357-you] but [I]0-i wish to make it much . Power in every form , and in excess , is at [your]5357-you disposal if [you]5357-you be wise . There is [a woman]6794-a woman , [I]0-i think with every charm , who loves [you]5357-you ; [her]6794-a woman fortune may have no limit ; [she]6794-a woman is [a member of one of [the most powerful families in [England]7-england]5368-the most powerful families in england]5367-a member of one of the most powerful families in england — [a noble family]5369-a noble family [I]0-i may say , for [[my]0-i lord]7235-my lord told [me]0-i last night that [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel would be instantly raised to the peerage , and [you]5357-you hesitate ! By all the misery of the past — which never can be forgotten — for Heaven ’s sake , be wise ; do not palter with such a chance . ” “[5357-you] If all be as [you]5357-you say , [Myra]466-myra , and [I]0-i have no reason but [your]5357-you word to believe it is so — if , for example , of which [I]0-i never saw any evidence , [Mr. Neuchatel]469-mr. neuchatel would approve , or even tolerate , this alliance — [I]0-i have too deep and sincere a regard for [[his]469-mr. neuchatel daughter]2391-his daughter , founded on much kindness to both of [us]5372-us , to mock [her]2391-his daughter with the offer of a heart which [she]2391-his daughter has not gained . ” “[5357-you] [You]5357-you say [you]5357-you have a deep and sincere regard for [Adriana]481-adriana , ” said [[his]469-mr. neuchatel sister]1096-his sister . “[2022-great men] Why , what better basis for enduring happiness can there be ? [You]5357-you are not [a man to marry for romantic sentiment]5373-a man to marry for romantic sentiment , and pass [your]5357-you life in writing sonnets to [[your]5357-you wife]3010-your wife till [you]5357-you find [her]3010-your wife charms and [your]5357-you inspiration alike exhausted ; [you]5357-you are already wedded to the State , [you]5357-you have been nurtured in the thoughts of great affairs from [your]5357-you very childhood , and even in the darkest hour of [our]5372-us horrible adversity . [You]5357-you are [a man born for power and high condition]5375-a man born for power and high condition , whose name in time ought to rank with those of [the great statesmen of [the continent]6678-the continent]5376-the great statesmen of the continent , [the true lords of [Europe]6-europe]5378-the true lords of europe . Power , and power alone , should be [your]5357-you absorbing object , and all the accidents and incidents of life should only be considered with reference to that main result . ” “[2022-great men] Well , [I]0-i am only five - and - twenty after all . There is time yet to consider this . ” “[0-i] [Great men]2022-great men should think of Opportunity , and not of Time . Time is the excuse of [feeble and puzzled spirits]5380-feeble and puzzled spirits . [They]2022-great men make time the sleeping partner of [their]2022-great men lives to accomplish what ought to be achieved by [their]2022-great men own will . In this case , there certainly is no time like the present . The opportunity is unrivalled . [All [your]5357-you friends]5381-all your friends would , without an exception , be delighted if [you]5357-you now were wise . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i hardly think [[my]0-i friends]6710-my friends have given it a thought , ” said [Endymion]641-endymion , a little flushed . “[499-lady montfort] There is nothing that would please [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort more . ” [He]641-endymion turned pale . “[499-lady montfort] How do [you]0-i know that ? ” [he]641-endymion inquired . “[499-lady montfort] [She]499-lady montfort told [me]0-i so , and offered to help [me]0-i in bringing about the result . ” “[0-i] Very kind of [her]499-lady montfort ! Well , dearest [Myra]466-myra , [you]466-myra and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort have much to think of at this anxious moment . Let this matter drop . [We]5383-we have discussed it before , and [we]5383-we have discussed it enough . It is more than pain for [me]0-i to differ from [you]466-myra on any point , but [I]0-i can not offer to [Adriana]481-adriana a heart which belongs to another . ” All the high expectations of [December]652-december at [Princedown]141-princedown were doomed to disappointment ; they were a further illustration of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort ’s saying , that there was no gambling like politics . [The leader of [the opposition]2975-the opposition]1820-the leader of the opposition came up to [town]6995-town , but [he]1820-the leader of the opposition found nothing but difficulties , and a few days before Christmas [he]1820-the leader of the opposition had resigned the proffered trust . [The protectionist ministry]9863-the protectionist ministry were to remain in office , and to repeal the corn laws . [The individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result was perhaps [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . [He]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result was [a man who really cared for nothing but office and affairs , and being advanced in life]9865-a man who really cared for nothing but office and affairs , and being advanced in life , [he]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result naturally regretted a lost opportunity . But [he]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result never showed [his]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result annoyance . Always playful , and even taking refuge in a bantering spirit , [the world]6658-the world seemed to go light with [him]9864-the individual who was most baulked by this unexpected result when everything was dark and everybody despondent . The discontent or indignation which the contemplated revolution in policy was calculated to excite in [the Conservative party]9867-the conservative party generally were to a certain degree neutralised for the moment by mysterious and confidential communications , circulated by [Mr. Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole and [the managers of [the party]1547-the party]9868-the managers of the party , that the change was to be accompanied by “[0-i] immense compensations . ” As [parliament]776-parliament was to meet as soon as convenient after Christmas , and the statement of the regenerated ministry was then to be made immediately , [every one]1385-every one held [his]1385-every one hand , as [they]1385-every one all felt the blow must be more efficient when the scheme of [the government]818-the government was known . [The Montforts]523-the montforts were obliged to go to [[their]523-the montforts castle]9873-their castle , a visit the sad necessity of which the formation of [a new government]9874-a new government , at one time , [they]523-the montforts had hoped might have prevented . [The Roehamptons]522-the roehamptons passed [their]522-the roehamptons Christmas with [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton at [Gaydene]161-gaydene , where [Endymion]641-endymion also and [many of [the opposition]2975-the opposition]9875-many of the opposition were [guests]2719-guests . [Waldershare]641-endymion took refuge with [[his]641-endymion friends]844-his friends [the Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris ’ , full of revenge and unceasing combinations . [He]641-endymion took down [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe with [him]641-endymion , whose services in the session might be useful . There had been a little misunderstanding between [these two eminent personages]9879-these two eminent personages during the late season . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was not satisfied with [his]428-st. barbe position in the new journal which [Waldershare]641-endymion had established . [He]428-st. barbe affected to have been ill - treated and deceived , and this with a mysterious shake of the head which seemed to intimate state secrets that might hereafter be revealed . The fact is , [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ’s political articles were so absurd that it was impossible to print them ; but as [his]428-st. barbe name stood high as [a clever writer on matters with which [he]428-st. barbe was acquainted]9880-a clever writer on matters with which he was acquainted , [they]9881-they permitted [him]428-st. barbe , particularly as [they]9881-they were bound to pay [him]428-st. barbe a high salary , to contribute essays on the social habits and opinions of the day , which [he]428-st. barbe treated in a happy and taking manner . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe [himself]428-st. barbe had such quick perception of peculiarities , so fine a power of observation , and so keen a sense of the absurd , that when [he]428-st. barbe revealed in confidence the causes of [his]428-st. barbe discontent , it was almost impossible to believe that [he]428-st. barbe was entirely serious . It seems that [he]428-st. barbe expected this connection with the journal in question to have been , to use [his]428-st. barbe own phrase , “[0-i] a closet affair , ” and that [he]428-st. barbe was habitually to have been introduced by [the backstairs of [the palace]9883-the palace]9882-the backstairs of the palace to the presence of [Royalty]3866-royalty to receive encouragement and inspiration . “[0-i] [I]0-i do not complain of the pay , ” [he]0-i added , “[540-the mountain] though [I]0-i could get more by writing for Shuffle and [Screw]437-screw , but [I]0-i expected a decoration . However , [I]0-i shall probably stand for next parliament on the principles of [the Mountain]540-the mountain , so perhaps it is just as well . ” Parliament soon met , and that session began which will long be memorable . The “[0-i] immense compensations ” were nowhere . [Waldershare]641-endymion , who had only waited for this , resigned [his]641-endymion office as [Under - Secretary of State]812-under - secretary of state . This was a bad example and a blow , but nothing compared to the resignation of [his]641-endymion great office in [the Household]887-the household by [the Earl of Beaumaris]551-the earl of beaumaris . This involved unhappily the withdrawal of [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , under whose bright , inspiring roof [the Tory party]725-the tory party had long assembled , sanguine and bold . [Other considerable peers]9888-other considerable peers followed the precedent of [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris , and withdrew [their]9888-other considerable peers support from [the ministry]6702-the ministry . [Waldershare]641-endymion moved the amendment to the first reading of the obnoxious bill ; but although defeated by a considerable majority , the majority was mainly formed by [members of the opposition]9890-members of the opposition . Among these was [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , who it was observed never opened [his]425-endymion lips during the whole session . This was not the case with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9891-mr. bertie tremaine and [the school of [Pythagoras]653-pythagoras]9892-the school of pythagoras . The opportunity long waited for had at length arrived . There was a great parliamentary connection deserted by [[their]653-pythagoras leaders]9893-their leaders . This distinguished rank and file required [officers]9894-officers . [The cabinet of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9896-mr. bertie tremaine]9895-the cabinet of mr. bertie tremaine was ready , and at [their]653-pythagoras service . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9897-mr. bertie tremaine seconded the amendment of [Waldershare]641-endymion , and took the occasion of expounding the new philosophy , which seemed to combine the principles of [Bentham]495-bentham with the practice of [Lord Liverpool]337-lord liverpool . “[0-i] [I]0-i offered to [you]5384-you this , ” [he]0-i said reproachfully to [Endymion]641-endymion ; “[0-i] [you]5384-you might have been [[my]0-i secretary of state]5385-my secretary of state . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]5386-mr. tremaine bertie will now take it . [He]5386-mr. tremaine bertie would rather have had an embassy , but [he]5386-mr. tremaine bertie must make the sacrifice . ” The debates during the session were much carried on by [the Pythagoreans]9898-the pythagoreans , who never ceased chattering . [They]9898-the pythagoreans had [men ready for every branch of the subject]9899-men ready for every branch of the subject , and the debate was often closed by [[their]9898-the pythagoreans chief]1639-their chief in mystical sentences , which [they]9898-the pythagoreans cheered like awestruck zealots . The great bill was carried , but the dark hour of retribution at length arrived . [The ministry]6702-the ministry , though sanguine to the last of success , and not without cause , were completely and ignominiously defeated . The new government , long prepared , was at once formed . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort again became [secretary of state]3113-secretary of state , and [he]0-i appointed [Endymion]641-endymion to the post under [him]0-i . “[0-i] [I]0-i shall not press [you]5384-you unfairly , ” said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9903-mr. bertie tremaine to [Endymion]641-endymion , with encouraging condescension . “[0-i] [I]0-i wish [[my]0-i men]5387-my men for a season to comprehend what is a responsible opposition . [I]0-i am sorry [Hortensius]458-hortensius is [[your]5384-you solicitor - general]5388-your solicitor - general , for [I]0-i had intended [him]458-hortensius always for [[my]0-i chancellor]5389-my chancellor . ” Very shortly after the prorogation of parliament , an incident occurred which materially affected the position of [Endymion]641-endymion . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had a serious illness . Having a fine constitution , [he]0-i apparently completely rallied from the attack , and little was known of it by [the public]1210-the public . [The world]6658-the world also , at that moment , was as usual much dispersed and distracted ; dispersed in many climes , and distracted by the fatigue and hardships [they]6658-the world annually endure , and which [they]6658-the world call relaxation . Even [the colleagues of the great statesman]9906-the colleagues of the great statesman were scattered , and before [they]9906-the colleagues of the great statesman had realised that [he]0-i had been seriously ill , [they]9906-the colleagues of the great statesman read of [him]0-i in the fulfilment of [his]0-i official duties . But there was no mistake as to [his]0-i state under [his]0-i own roof . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had , throughout the later period of [his]0-i life , been in the habit of working at night . It was only at night that [he]0-i could command that abstraction necessary for the consideration of great affairs . [He]0-i was also [a real worker]9907-a real worker . [He]0-i wrote [his]0-i own despatches , whenever [they]9908-their referred to matters of moment . [He]0-i left to [the permanent staff of [[his]0-i office]6810-his office]9909-the permanent staff of his office little but the fulfilment of duties which , though heavy and multifarious , were duties of routine . The composition of these despatches was a source to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort of much gratification and excitement . [They]9908-their were of European fame , and [their]9908-their terse argument , [their]9908-their clear determination , and often [their]9908-their happy irony , were acknowledged in all the cabinets , and duly apprehended . [The physicians]9911-the physicians impressed upon [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort that this night - work must absolutely cease . A neglect of [their]9911-the physicians advice must lead to serious consequences ; following it , there was no reason why [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband should not live for years , and continue to serve [the State]1022-the state . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort must leave [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons ; [he]0-i must altogether change the order of [his]0-i life ; [he]0-i must seek more amusement in society , and yet keep early hours ; and then [he]0-i would find [himself]0-i fresh and vigorous in the morning , and [his]0-i work would rather benefit than distress [him]0-i . It was all an affair of habit . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort threw all [her]499-lady montfort energies into this matter . [She]499-lady montfort entertained for [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord a reverential affection , and [his]1542-her lord life to [her]499-lady montfort seemed a precious deposit , of which [she]499-lady montfort was [the trustee]9916-the trustee . [She]499-lady montfort succeeded where [the physicians]9911-the physicians would probably have failed . Towards the end of the year [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort was called up to [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords for one of [[his]1542-her lord baronies]9919-his baronies , and [Endymion]641-endymion was informed that when parliament met , [he]1542-her lord would have to represent the Foreign Office in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . [Waldershare]641-endymion heartily congratulated [him]5390-you . “[5393-a harley,—cold] [You]5390-you have got what [I]0-i most wished to have in [the world]6658-the world ; but [I]0-i will not envy [you]5390-you , for envy is a vile passion . [You]5390-you have the good fortune to serve [a genial chief]5392-a genial chief . [I]0-i had to deal with [a Harley,—cold]5393-a harley,—cold , suspicious , ambiguous , pretending to be profound , and always in a state of perplexity . ” It was not a very agreeable session . The potato famine did something more than repeal the corn laws . It proved that there was no floating capital left in [the country]6643-the country ; and when [the Barings and Rothschilds]9922-the barings and rothschilds combined , almost as much from public spirit as from private speculation , to raise a loan of a few millions for [the minister]775-the minister , [they]9922-the barings and rothschilds absolutely found the public purse was exhausted , and had to supply the greater portion of the amount from [their]9922-the barings and rothschilds own resources . In one of the many financial debates that consequently occurred , [Trenchard]431-trenchard established [himself]431-trenchard by a clear and comprehensive view of the position of affairs , and by modestly reminding [the House]72-somerset house , that a year ago [he]431-trenchard had predicted the present condition of things , and indicated its inevitable cause . This was the great speech on a great night , and [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9924-mr. bertie tremaine walked [home]726-home with [Trenchard]431-trenchard . It was observed that [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]9926-mr. bertie tremaine always walked [home]726-home with [the member who had made the speech of the evening]9928-the member who had made the speech of the evening . “[5393-a harley,—cold] [[Your]5390-you friends]8975-your friends did not behave well to [you]5390-you , ” [he]0-i said in a hollow voice to [Trenchard]431-trenchard . “[5396-you] [They]8975-your friends ought to have made [you]5390-you [Secretary of the Treasury]5395-secretary of the treasury . Think of this . It is an important post , and may lead to anything ; and , so far as [I]0-i am concerned , it would give [me]0-i real pleasure to see it . ” But besides the disquietude of domestic affairs , famine and failures competing in horrible catastrophe and the Bank Act suspended , as the year advanced matters on [the Continent]6678-the continent became not less dark and troubled . [Italy]45-italy was mysteriously agitated ; [the pope]8826-the pope announced [himself]8826-the pope [a reformer]9931-a reformer ; there were disturbances in [Milan]275-milan , [Ancona]276-ancona , and [Ferrara]277-ferrara ; [the Austrians]654-the austrians threatened the occupation of [several States]9932-several states , and [Sardinia]278-sardinia offered to defend [[His]0-i Holiness]9718-his holiness from [the Austrians]654-the austrians . In addition to all this , there were reform banquets in [France]12-france , a civil war in [Switzerland]27-switzerland , and [the King of [Prussia]279-prussia]9934-the king of prussia thought it prudent to present [[his]9934-the king of prussia subjects]9935-his subjects with a Constitution . [The Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll about this time made a visit to [England]7-england . [He]3891-the count of ferroll was always [a welcome guest]9937-a welcome guest [there]890-there , and had received the greatest distinction which [England]7-england could bestow upon [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner ; [he]3891-the count of ferroll had been elected [an honorary member of [White ’s]3030-white ’s]9940-an honorary member of white ’s . “[5396-you] [You]5396-you may have troubles here , ” [he]3891-the count of ferroll said to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[5399-my worthy master] but [they]5397-they will pass ; [you]5396-you will have mealy potatoes again and plenty of bank notes , but [we]5398-we shall not get off so cheaply . Everything is quite rotten throughout [the Continent]526-the continent . This year is tranquillity to what the next will be . There is not a throne in [Europe]6-europe worth a year ’s purchase . [[My]0-i worthy master]5399-my worthy master wants [me]0-i to return [home]726-home and be [minister]814-minister ; [I]0-i am to fashion for [him]5399-my worthy master a new constitution . [I]0-i will never have anything to do with new constitutions ; [[their]5402-their inventors]5403-their inventors are always [the first victims]5404-the first victims . Instead of making a constitution , [he]5399-my worthy master should make [a country]2955-a country , and convert [[his]5399-my worthy master heterogeneous domains]5406-his heterogeneous domains into [a patriotic dominion]5407-a patriotic dominion . ” “[5399-my worthy master] But how is that to be done ? ” “[0-i] There is only one way ; by blood and iron . ” “[5408-my dear count] [[My]0-i dear count]5408-my dear count , [you]5408-my dear count shock [me]0-i ! ” “[0-i] [I]0-i shall have to shock [you]5408-my dear count a great deal more before the inevitable is brought about . ” “[5408-my dear count] Well , [I]0-i am glad that there is something , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[0-i] which is inevitable . [I]0-i hope it will come soon . [I]0-i am sure [this country]6657-this country is ruined . What with cheap bread at famine prices and [these railroads]5410-these railroads , [we]5411-we seem quite finished . [I]0-i thought one operation was to counteract the other ; but they appear both to turn out equally fatal . ” [Endymion]641-endymion had now one of those rare opportunities which , if [men]1114-men be equal to [them]1114-men , greatly affect [their]1114-men future career . As the session advanced , debates on foreign affairs became frequent and deeply interesting . So far as [the ministry]6702-the ministry was concerned , the burthen of these fell on [the Under - Secretary of State]9634-the under - secretary of state . [He]9634-the under - secretary of state was never wanting . [The House]929-the house felt that [he]9634-the under - secretary of state had not only the adequate knowledge , but that it was knowledge perfectly digested ; that [his]9634-the under - secretary of state remarks and conduct were those of [a man who had given constant thought to [his]9634-the under - secretary of state duties , and was master of [his]9634-the under - secretary of state subject]9946-a man who had given constant thought to his duties , and was master of his subject . [His]9634-the under - secretary of state oratorical gifts also began to be recognised . The power and melody of [his]9634-the under - secretary of state voice had been before remarked , and that is a gift which much contributes to success in a popular assembly . [He]9634-the under - secretary of state was ready without being too fluent . There were light and shade in [his]9634-the under - secretary of state delivery . [He]9634-the under - secretary of state repressed [his]9634-the under - secretary of state power of sarcasm ; but if unjustly and inaccurately attacked , [he]9634-the under - secretary of state could be keen . Over [his]9634-the under - secretary of state temper [he]9634-the under - secretary of state had a complete control ; if , indeed , [his]9634-the under - secretary of state entire insensibility to violent language on the part of [an opponent]4489-an opponent was not organic . [All]1288-all acknowledged [his]9634-the under - secretary of state courtesy , and both sides sympathised with [a young man who proved [himself]9949-a young man who proved himself equal to no ordinary difficulties equal to no ordinary difficulties]9949-a young man who proved himself equal to no ordinary difficulties . In a word , [Endymion]641-endymion was popular , and that popularity was not diminished by the fact of [his]641-endymion being the brother of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , who exercised great influence in society , and who was much beloved . As the year advanced external affairs became daily more serious , and [the country]6643-the country congratulated [itself]6643-the country that [its]6643-the country interests were entrusted to [a minister of the experience and capacity of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort]9951-a minister of the experience and capacity of lord roehampton . [That statesman]9952-that statesman seemed never better than when the gale ran high . Affairs in [France]12-france began to assume the complexion that [the Count of Ferroll]3891-the count of ferroll had prophetically announced . If a crash occurred in [that quarter]9954-that quarter , [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort felt that all [Europe]6-europe might be in a blaze . Affairs were never more serious than at the turn of the year . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort told [[his]9634-the under - secretary of state wife]1261-his wife that [their]9956-their holidays must be spent in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square , for [he]9634-the under - secretary of state could not leave [London]10-london ; but [he]9634-the under - secretary of state wished [her]1261-his wife to go to [Gaydene]161-gaydene , where [they]9956-their had been invited by [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton to pass [their]9956-their Christmas as usual . Nothing , however , would induce [her]1261-his wife to quit [his]9634-the under - secretary of state side . [He]9634-the under - secretary of state seemed quite well , but the pressure of affairs was extreme ; and sometimes , against all [her]1261-his wife remonstrances , [he]9634-the under - secretary of state was again working at night . Such remonstrances on other subjects would probably have been successful , for [her]1261-his wife influence over [him]9634-the under - secretary of state was extreme . But to [a minister responsible for the interests of [a great country]9958-a great country]9957-a minister responsible for the interests of a great country [they]9957-a minister responsible for the interests of a great country are vain , futile , impossible . [One]6769-one might as well remonstrate with [an officer on the field of battle]9960-an officer on the field of battle on the danger [he]9634-the under - secretary of state was incurring . [She]1261-his wife said to [him]9634-the under - secretary of state one night in [[his]9634-the under - secretary of state library]1259-his library , where [she]1261-his wife paid [him]9634-the under - secretary of state a little visit before [she]1261-his wife retired , “[0-i] [My]0-i heart , [I]0-i know it is no use [my]0-i saying anything , and yet — remember [your]5412-your promise . This night - work makes [me]0-i very unhappy . ” “[5412-your] [I]0-i remember [my]0-i promise , and [I]0-i will try not to work at night again in a hurry , but [I]0-i must finish this despatch . If [I]0-i did not , [I]0-i could not sleep , and [you]5412-your know sleep is what [I]0-i require . ” “[5412-your] Good night , then . ” [He]9634-the under - secretary of state looked up with [his]9634-the under - secretary of state winning smile , and held out [his]9634-the under - secretary of state lips . “[5412-your] Kiss [me]0-i , ” [he]9634-the under - secretary of state said ; “[5412-your] [I]0-i never felt better . ” [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort after a time slumbered ; how long [she]499-lady montfort knew not , but when [she]499-lady montfort woke , [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord was not at [her]499-lady montfort side . [She]499-lady montfort struck a light and looked at [her]499-lady montfort watch . It was past three o’clock ; [she]499-lady montfort jumped out of bed , and , merely in [her]499-lady montfort slippers and [her]499-lady montfort robe de chambre , descended to [the library]7718-the library . It was [a large , long room]9964-a large , long room , and [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort worked at the extreme end of [it]9964-a large , long room . The candles were nearly burnt out . As [she]499-lady montfort approached [him]1542-her lord , [she]499-lady montfort perceived that [he]1542-her lord was leaning back in [his]1542-her lord chair . When [she]499-lady montfort reached [him]1542-her lord , [she]499-lady montfort observed [he]1542-her lord was awake , but [he]1542-her lord did not seem to recognise [her]499-lady montfort . A dreadful feeling came over [her]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort took [his]1542-her lord hand . It was quite cold . [Her]499-lady montfort intellect for an instant seemed to desert [her]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort looked round [her]499-lady montfort with an air void almost of intelligence , and then rushing to the bell [she]499-lady montfort continued ringing it till [some of [the household]887-the household]9965-some of the household appeared . [A medical man]9967-a medical man was near at hand , and in a few minutes arrived , but it was a bootless visit . All was over , and all had been over , [he]1542-her lord said , “[5412-your] for some time . ” “[5413-you] Well , [you]5413-you have made up [[your]5413-you government]8881-your government ? ” asked [[Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort of [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister]9968-lady montfort of the prime minister as [he]5413-you entered [her]499-lady montfort boudoir . [He]5413-you shook [his]5413-you head . “[5413-you] Have [you]5413-you seen [her]5415-she ? ” [he]5413-you inquired . “[5415-she] No , not yet ; [I]0-i suppose [she]5415-she will see [me]0-i as soon as [any one]1685-any one . ” “[5415-she] [I]0-i am told [she]5415-she is utterly overwhelmed . ” “[499-lady montfort] [She]5415-she was devoted to [him]5417-he ; it was the happiest union [I]0-i ever knew ; but [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort is not [the woman to be utterly overwhelmed]5418-the woman to be utterly overwhelmed . [She]499-lady montfort has too imperial a spirit for that . ” “[5419-we] It is a great misfortune , ” said [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister . “[5419-we] [We]5419-we have not been lucky since [we]5419-we took the reins . ” “[5413-you] Well , there is no use in deploring . There is [nobody else]2986-nobody else to take the reins , so [you]5413-you may defy misfortunes . The question now is , what are [you]5413-you going to do ? ” “[655-rawchester] Well , there seems to [me]0-i only one thing to do . [We]5419-we must put [Rawchester]655-rawchester there . ” “[656-niminy - piminy] [Rawchester]655-rawchester ! ” exclaimed [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[5417-he] what , ‘ [Niminy - Piminy]656-niminy - piminy ’ ? ” “[5417-he] Well , [he]5417-he is conciliatory , ” said [the premier]2980-the premier , “[5413-you] and if [you]5413-you are not very clever , [you]5413-you should be conciliatory . ” “[5417-he] [He]5417-he never knows [his]5417-he own mind for a week together . ” “[5419-we] [We]5419-we will take care of [his]5417-he mind , ” said [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister , “[5417-he] but [he]5417-he has travelled a good deal , and knows [the public men]5421-the public men . ” “[5421-the public men] Yes , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “[0-i] and [the public men]5421-the public men , [I]0-i fear , know [him]5417-he . ” “[0-i] Then [he]5417-he can make [a good House of Lords]5423-a good house of lords ’ speech , and [we]5419-we have [a first - rate man in [the Commons]1209-the commons]5424-a first - rate man in the commons ; so it will do . ” “[0-i] [I]0-i do not think [[your]5413-you first - rate man in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]5426-your first - rate man in the house of commons will remain , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort drily . “[5413-you] [You]5413-you do not mean that ? ” said [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister , evidently alarmed . “[5413-you] [His]5417-he health is delicate , ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “[425-endymion] had it not been for [his]5417-he devotion to [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [I]0-i know [he]5417-he thought of travelling for a couple of years . ” “[0-i] [Ferrars]425-endymion ’ health delicate ? ” said [the premier]2980-the premier ; “[425-endymion] [I]0-i thought [he]425-endymion was the picture of health and youthful vigour . Health is one of the elements to be considered in calculating the career of [a public man]1944-a public man , and [I]0-i have always predicted an eminent career for [Ferrars]425-endymion , because , in addition to [his]425-endymion remarkable talents , [he]425-endymion had apparently such a fine constitution . ” “[655-rawchester] No health could stand working under [Lord Rawchester]655-rawchester . ” “[0-i] Well , but what am [I]0-i to do ? [I]0-i can not make [Mr. Ferrars secretary of state]5429-mr. ferrars secretary of state . ” “[0-i] Why not ? ” [The prime minister]3975-the prime minister looked considerably perplexed . Such a promotion could not possibly have occurred to [him]3975-the prime minister . Though a man of many gifts , and [a statesman]8126-a statesman , [he]3975-the prime minister had been educated in high Whig routine , and the proposition of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was like recommending [him]3975-the prime minister to make [a curate]2384-a curate [a bishop]8441-a bishop . “[425-endymion] Well , ” [he]3975-the prime minister said , “[425-endymion] [Ferrars]425-endymion is [a very clever fellow]5430-a very clever fellow . [He]425-endymion is [[our]5431-our rising young man]5432-our rising young man , and there is no doubt that , if [his]425-endymion health is not so delicate as [you]5433-you fear , [he]425-endymion will mount high ; but though [[our]5431-our rising young man]5432-our rising young man , [he]425-endymion is [a young man]6833-a young man , much too young to be [a secretary of state]8511-a secretary of state . [He]425-endymion wants age , larger acquaintance with affairs , greater position , and more root in [the country]6643-the country . ” “[425-endymion] What was [Mr. Canning]327-mr. canning ’s age , who held [[Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion ’ office]5438-mr. ferrars ’ office , when [he]425-endymion was made [secretary of state]3113-secretary of state ? and what root in [the country]6643-the country had [he]425-endymion ? ” When [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister got back to [Downing Street]4-downing street , [he]3975-the prime minister sent immediately for [his]3975-the prime minister head whip . “[5441-they] Look after [Ferrars]425-endymion , ” [he]3975-the prime minister said ; “[3113-secretary of state] [they]5441-they are trying to induce [him]425-endymion to resign office . If [he]425-endymion does , [our]5442-our embarrassments will be extreme . [Lord Rawchester]655-rawchester will be [secretary of state]3113-secretary of state ; send a paragraph at once to the papers announcing it . But look after [Ferrars]425-endymion , and immediately , and report to [me]0-i . ” [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had [a large entailed estate]9980-a large entailed estate , though [his]425-endymion affairs were always in a state of confusion . That seems almost the inevitable result of being absorbed in the great business of governing mankind . If there be exceptions among [statesmen of the highest class]9981-statesmen of the highest class , [they]9981-statesmen of the highest class will generally be found among [those who have been chiefly in opposition]9982-those who have been chiefly in opposition , and so have had leisure and freedom of mind sufficient to manage [[their]9982-those who have been chiefly in opposition estates]4149-their estates . [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had , however , extensive powers of charging [his]425-endymion estate in lieu of dower , and [he]425-endymion had employed [them]5441-they to [their]5441-they utmost extent ; so [[his]425-endymion widow]9984-his widow was well provided for . [The executors]9985-the executors were [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton and [Endymion]425-endymion . After a short period , [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort saw [Adriana]481-adriana , and not very long after , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [[They]9986-they both of [them]9986-they]9987-they both of them , from that time , were [her]499-lady montfort frequent , if not constant , companions , but [she]499-lady montfort saw [no one else]9988-no one else . Once only , since the terrible event , was [she]499-lady montfort seen by [the world]6658-the world , and that was when [a tall figure , shrouded in the darkest attire]9990-a tall figure , shrouded in the darkest attire , attended as [chief mourner]9991-chief mourner at the burial of [[her]499-lady montfort lord]1542-her lord in [Westminster Abbey]282-westminster abbey . [She]499-lady montfort remained permanently in [London]10-london , not only because [she]499-lady montfort had [no country house]9993-no country house , but because [she]499-lady montfort wished to be with [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother . As time advanced , [she]499-lady montfort frequently saw [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , who , being [chief executor of the will]9995-chief executor of the will , and charged with all [her]499-lady montfort affairs , had necessarily much on which to consult [her]499-lady montfort . One of the greatest difficulties was to provide [her]499-lady montfort with [a suitable residence]9996-a suitable residence , for of course , [she]499-lady montfort was not to remain in [the family mansion in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square]9997-the family mansion in st. james ’ square . That difficulty was ultimately overcome in a manner highly interesting to [her]499-lady montfort feelings . [[[Her]499-lady montfort father]918-her father ’s mansion in [Hill Street]19-hill street]9999-her father ’s mansion in hill street , where [she]499-lady montfort had passed [her]499-lady montfort prosperous and gorgeous childhood , was in [the market]10000-the market , and [she]499-lady montfort was most desirous to occupy [it]9999-her father ’s mansion in hill street . “[3113-secretary of state] It will seem like a great step towards the restoration , ” [she]499-lady montfort said to [Endymion]425-endymion . “[5456-your ladyship] [My]0-i plans are , that [you]5444-you should give up [the Albany]173-the albany , and that [we]5445-we should live together . [I]0-i should like to live together in [Hill Street]19-hill street ; [I]0-i should like to see [[our]5445-we nursery]5446-our nursery once more . The past then will be a dream , or at least all the past that is disagreeable . [My]0-i fortune is [yours]5444-you ; as [we]5445-we are [twins]856-twins , it is likely that [I]0-i may live as long as [you]5444-you do . But [I]0-i wish [you]5444-you to be [the master of [the house]929-the house]2473-the master of the house , and in time receive [[your]5444-you friends]8975-your friends in a manner becoming [your]5444-you position . [I]0-i do not think that [I]0-i shall ever much care to go out again , but [I]0-i may help [you]5444-you at [home]726-home , and then [you]5444-you can invite [women]900-women ; [[a mere bachelor]5453-a mere bachelor ’s house]5454-a mere bachelor ’s house is always dull . ” There was one difficulty still in this arrangement . [The mansion in [Hill Street]19-hill street]10001-the mansion in hill street was not to be let , [it]10001-the mansion in hill street was for sale , and the price naturally for such [a mansion]10002-a mansion in such a situation , was considerable ; quite beyond the means of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort who had a very ample income , but no capital . This difficulty , however , vanished in a moment . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton purchased [the house]929-the house ; [he]326-mr. wilton wanted an investment , and this was an excellent one ; so [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort became [[his]326-mr. wilton tenant]10004-his tenant . The change was great in the life of [Myra]466-myra , and [she]466-myra felt it . [She]466-myra loved [[her]466-myra lord]1542-her lord , and had cut off [her]466-myra beautiful hair , which reached almost to [her]466-myra feet , and had tied it round [his]1542-her lord neck in [his]1542-her lord coffin . But [Myra]466-myra , notwithstanding [she]466-myra was [a woman]6794-a woman , and [a woman of transcendent beauty]10007-a woman of transcendent beauty , had never had a romance of the heart . Until [she]466-myra married , [her]466-myra pride and love for [[her]466-myra brother]919-her brother , which was part of [her]466-myra pride , had absorbed [her]466-myra being . When [she]466-myra married , and particularly as time advanced , [she]466-myra felt all the misery of [her]466-myra existence had been removed , and nothing could exceed the tenderness and affectionate gratitude , and truly unceasing devotion , which [she]466-myra extended to the gifted being to who [she]466-myra owed this deliverance . But it was not in the nature of things that [she]466-myra could experience those feelings which still echo in [the heights of [Meilleraie]283-meilleraie]10009-the heights of meilleraie , and compared with which all the glittering accidents of fortune sink into insignificance . The year rolled on , an agitated year of general revolution . [Endymion]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion was rarely in society , for all the time which [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons spared to [him]425-endymion [he]425-endymion wished chiefly to dedicate to [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister . [[His]425-endymion brougham]10012-his brougham was always ready to take [him]425-endymion up to [Hill Street]19-hill street for one of those somewhat hurried , but amusing little dinners , which break the monotony of parliamentary life . And sometimes [he]425-endymion brought [a companion]1219-a companion , generally [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , and sometimes [they]10014-they met [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort or [Adriana]481-adriana , now ennobled as [the daughter of [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault]10015-the daughter of lord hainault . There was much to talk about , even if [they]10014-they did not talk about [themselves]10014-they and [[their]10014-they friends]7763-their friends , for every day brought great events , fresh insurrections , new constitutions , changes of dynasties , assassinations of [ministers]6766-ministers , states of siege , [evanescent empires]10018-evanescent empires , and [premature republics]10019-premature republics . On one occasion , having previously prepared [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , who seemed not uninterested by the suggestion , [Endymion]425-endymion brought [Thornberry]396-job to dine in [Hill Street]19-hill street . There was [no one else present]10021-no one else present except [Adriana]481-adriana . [Job]396-job was [a great admirer of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]10022-a great admirer of lady roehampton , but was a little awestruck by [her]499-lady montfort . [He]396-job remembered [her]499-lady montfort in [her]499-lady montfort childhood , [a beautiful being who never smiled]10023-a beautiful being who never smiled . [She]499-lady montfort received [him]396-job very graciously , and after dinner , inviting [him]396-job to sit by [her]499-lady montfort on the sofa , referred with delicacy to old times . “[5456-your ladyship] [[Your]5455-your ladyship]5456-your ladyship , ” said [Thornberry]396-job , “[0-i] would not know that [I]0-i live [myself]0-i now at [Hurstley]340-hurstley . ” “[0-i] Indeed ! ” said [Myra]466-myra , unaffectedly surprised . “[0-i] Well , it happened in this way ; [[my]0-i father]6935-my father now is in years , and can no longer visit [us]5458-us as [he]6935-my father occasionally did in [Lancashire]207-lancashire ; so wishing to see [us]5458-us all , at least once more , [we]5458-us agreed to pay [him]6935-my father a visit . [I]0-i do not know how it exactly came about , but [[my]0-i wife]7422-my wife took a violent fancy to [the place]1335-the place . [They]5461-they all received [us]5458-us very kindly . [The good rector]5462-the good rector and [[his]6935-my father dear kind wife]5463-his dear kind wife made it very pleasant , and [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop was there — whom [we]5458-us used to call [Mr. Nigel]657-mr. nigel — only think ! That is a wonderful affair . [He]6935-my father is not at all high and mighty , but talked with [us]5458-us , and walked with [us]5458-us , just the same as in old days . [He]6935-my father took a great fancy to [[my]0-i boy]6731-my boy , [John Hampden]555-john hampden , and , after all , [[my]0-i boy]6731-my boy is to go to [Oxford]16-oxford , and not to [Owens College]284-owens college , as [I]0-i had first intended . ” “[0-i] That is a great change . ” “[7422-my wife] Well , [I]0-i wanted [him]6935-my father to go to [Owens College]284-owens college , [I]0-i confess , but [I]0-i did not care so much about [Mill Hill]285-mill hill . That was [[his]6935-my father mother]6859-his mother ’s fancy ; [she]6859-his mother was very strong about that . [It]284-owens college is [a Nonconformist school]5468-a nonconformist school , but [I]0-i am not [a Nonconformist]5469-a nonconformist . [I]0-i do not much admire dogmas , but [I]0-i am [a Churchman]5470-a churchman as [[my]0-i fathers]3225-my fathers were . However , [John Hampden]555-john hampden is not to go to [Mill Hill]285-mill hill . [He]555-john hampden has gone to [a sort of college near [Oxford]16-oxford]5472-a sort of college near oxford , which [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop recommended to [us]5474-us ; [the principal]5475-the principal , and [all the tutors]5476-all the tutors are [clergyman]5477-clergyman — of course of [[our]5474-us Church]8799-our church . [[My]0-i wife]7422-my wife was quite delighted with it all . ” “[7422-my wife] Well , that is a good thing . ” “[7422-my wife] And so , ” continued [Thornberry]396-job , “[0-i] [she]7422-my wife got it into [her]7422-my wife head [she]7422-my wife should like to live at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and [I]0-i took the place . [I]0-i am afraid [I]0-i have been foolish enough to lay out a great deal of money there — for [a place not [my]0-i own]5480-a place not my own . [[Your]5481-your ladyship]5456-your ladyship would not know [the old hall]5483-the old hall . [I]0-i have , what [they]5456-your ladyship call , restored [it]5483-the old hall , and upon [my]0-i word , except [the new hall of [the Clothworkers]5485-the clothworkers ’ Company]5484-the new hall of the clothworkers ’ company , where [I]0-i dined the other day , [I]0-i do not know anything of the kind that is prettier . ” “[0-i] [The dear old hall]5486-the dear old hall ! ” murmured [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort . In time , though [no one]6647-no one mentioned it , [everybody]6694-everybody thought that if an alliance ultimately took place between [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort and [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , it would be the most natural thing in [the world]6658-the world , and [everybody]6694-everybody would approve it . True , [he]326-mr. wilton was [[her]499-lady montfort father ’s friend]10028-her father ’s friend , and much [her]499-lady montfort senior , but then [he]326-mr. wilton was still good - looking , very clever , very much considered , and lord of [a large estate]10029-a large estate , and at any rate [he]326-mr. wilton was [a younger man than [[her]499-lady montfort late husband]10031-her late husband]10030-a younger man than her late husband . When these thoughts became more rife in society , and began to take the form of speech , the year was getting old , and this reminds [us]10032-us of a little incident which took place many months previously , at the beginning of the year , and which [we]10032-us ought to record . Shortly after the death of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan called one morning in [St. James ’ Square]51-st. james ’ square . [He]356-prince florestan said [he]356-prince florestan would not ask [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort to see [him]356-prince florestan , but [he]356-prince florestan was obliged suddenly to leave [England]7-england , and [he]356-prince florestan did not like to depart without personally inquiring after [her]499-lady montfort . [He]356-prince florestan left a letter and a little packet . And the letter ran thus : “[5491-somebody i loved as much as herself] [I]0-i am obliged , [madam]5487-madam , to leave [England]7-england suddenly , and it is probable that [we]5488-we shall never meet again . [I]0-i should be happy if [I]0-i had [your]5487-madam prayers ! This little jewel enclosed belonged to [[my]0-i mother]3218-my mother , [the Queen Agrippina]5490-the queen agrippina . [She]3218-my mother told [me]0-i that [I]0-i was never to part with it , except to [somebody [I]0-i loved as much as [herself]5491-somebody i loved as much as herself]5491-somebody i loved as much as herself . There is only one person in [the world]6658-the world to whom [I]0-i owe affection . It is to [her]5491-somebody i loved as much as herself who from the first was always kind to [me]0-i , and who , through dreary years of danger and anxiety , has been the charm and consolation of the life of “ [Florestan]356-prince florestan . ”[572-vallombrosa] On the evening of the day on which [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan personally left the letter with [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , [he]356-prince florestan quitted [London]10-london with [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo and [[his]8080-the duke of st. angelo aides - [de - camp]4701-de - camp]5494-his aides - de - camp , and , embarking in [[his]356-prince florestan steam yacht]5496-his steam yacht , which was lying at [Southampton]287-southampton , quitted [England]7-england . [They]5497-they pursued a prosperous course for about a week , when [they]5497-they passed through [the Straits of Gibraltar]288-the straits of gibraltar , and , not long afterwards , cast anchor in [a small and solitary bay]5498-a small and solitary bay . There [the prince]7878-the prince and [[his]7878-the prince companions]2146-his companions , and [half - a - dozen servants , well armed and in military attire]5501-half - a - dozen servants , well armed and in military attire , left [the yacht]5502-the yacht , and proceeded on foot into [the country]6643-the country for a short distance , when [they]5497-they arrived at [a large farmhouse]5504-a large farmhouse . [Here]1520-here , it was evident , [they]5497-they were expected . [Men]1114-men came forward with many horses , and mounted , and accompanied the party which had arrived . [They]5497-they advanced about ten miles , and halted as [they]5497-they were approaching [a small but fortified town]5507-a small but fortified town . [The prince]7878-the prince sent [the Duke of [St.]92-st. just]361-the duke of st. angelo Angelo forward to announce [his]7878-the prince arrival to [the governor]5509-the governor , and to require [him]5509-the governor to surrender . [The governor]5509-the governor , however , refused , and ordered [the garrison]5511-the garrison to fire on [the invaders]5512-the invaders . This [they]5497-they declined to do ; [the governor , with many ejaculations , and stamping with rage]5513-the governor , with many ejaculations , and stamping with rage , broke [his]5509-the governor sword , and [the prince]7878-the prince entered [the town]1879-the town . [He]7878-the prince was warmly received , and [the troops]5516-the troops , amounting to about [twelve hundred men]5517-twelve hundred men , placed [themselves]5516-the troops at [his]7878-the prince disposal . [The prince]7878-the prince remained at [this town]5519-this town only a couple of hours , and at the head of [[his]7878-the prince forces]5520-his forces advanced into [the country]6643-the country . At [a range of hills]5522-a range of hills [he]7878-the prince halted , sent out reconnoitring parties , and pitched [[his]7878-the prince camp]5523-his camp . In the morning , [the Marquis of Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa , with [a large party of [gentlemen well mounted]5525-gentlemen well mounted]5524-a large party of gentlemen well mounted , arrived , and were warmly greeted . [The prince]7878-the prince learnt from [them]572-vallombrosa that the news of [his]7878-the prince invasion had reached [the governor of [the province]5528-the province , who was at [one of the most considerable cities of [the kingdom]3721-the kingdom]5529-one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom , with [a population exceeding two hundred thousand]5531-a population exceeding two hundred thousand , and with [a military division for [its]5527-the governor of the province , who was at one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom , with a population exceeding two hundred thousand , and with a military division for its garrison garrison]5532-a military division for its garrison]5527-the governor of the province , who was at one of the most considerable cities of the kingdom , with a population exceeding two hundred thousand , and with a military division for its garrison . “ [They]572-vallombrosa will not wait for [our]10033-our arrival , ”[572-vallombrosa] said [Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa , “ but , trusting to [their]572-vallombrosa numbers , will come out and attack [us]10033-our . ”[7878-the prince] The news of [the scouts]5533-the scouts being that [the mountain passes]5534-the mountain passes were quite unoccupied by [the enemy]4572-the enemy , [the prince]7878-the prince determined instantly to continue [his]7878-the prince advance , and take up a strong position on [the other side of [the range]5538-the range]5537-the other side of the range , and await [his]7878-the prince fate . The passage was well effected , and on the fourth day of the invasion [the advanced guard of [the enemy]4572-the enemy]5539-the advanced guard of the enemy were in sight . [The prince]7878-the prince commanded that [no one]6647-no one should attend [him]7878-the prince , but alone and tying a white handkerchief round [his]7878-the prince sword , [he]7878-the prince galloped up to the hostile lines , and said in a clear , loud voice , “ [[My]7878-the prince men]5387-my men , this is the sword of [[my]7878-the prince father]6935-my father ! ”[7878-the prince] “ [Florestan]356-prince florestan for ever ! ”[641-endymion] was the only and universal reply . The cheers of [the advanced guard]5543-the advanced guard reached and were re - echoed by [the main body]5544-the main body . [The commander - in - chief]5545-the commander - in - chief , bareheaded , came up to give in [his]7878-the prince allegiance and receive [[his]7878-the prince majesty]1229-his majesty ’s orders . They were for immediate progress , and at the head of [the army which had been sent out to destroy [him]7878-the prince]5547-the army which had been sent out to destroy him , [Florestan]356-prince florestan in due course entered [the enthusiastic city]5548-the enthusiastic city which recognised [him]7878-the prince as [[its]5548-the enthusiastic city sovereign]5549-its sovereign . [The city]6868-the city was illuminated , and [he]356-prince florestan went to the opera in the evening . The singing was not confined to [the theatre]1662-the theatre . During the whole night [the city]6868-the city itself was one song of joy and triumph , and that night [no one]6647-no one slept . After this there was no trouble and no delay . It was a triumphal march . [Every town]5554-every town opened [its]5554-every town gates , and devoted municipalities proffered golden keys . [Every village]5555-every village sent forth [[its]5555-every village troop of [beautiful maidens]5557-beautiful maidens]5556-its troop of beautiful maidens , scattering roses , and singing the national anthem which had been composed by [Queen Agrippina]359-queen agrippina . On the tenth day of the invasion [King Florestan]353-king florestan , utterly unopposed , entered [the magnificent capital of [[his]356-prince florestan realm]5559-his realm]5558-the magnificent capital of his realm , and slept in the purple bed which had witnessed [his]356-prince florestan princely birth . Among all the strange revolutions of this year , this adventure of [Florestan]353-king florestan was not the least interesting to [the English people]5560-the english people . Although society had not smiled on [him]353-king florestan , [he]353-king florestan had always been rather a favourite with [the bulk of [the population]4415-the population]8643-the bulk of the population . [His]353-king florestan fine countenance , [his]353-king florestan capital horsemanship , [his]353-king florestan graceful bow that always won a heart , [his]353-king florestan youth , and love of sport , [his]353-king florestan English education , and the belief that [he]353-king florestan was sincere in [his]353-king florestan regard for [the country where [he]353-king florestan had been so long [a guest]2251-a guest]5563-the country where he had been so long a guest , were elements of popularity that , particularly now [he]353-king florestan was successful , were unmistakable . And certainly [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , in [her]499-lady montfort solitude , did not disregard [his]353-king florestan career or conduct . [They]5565-they were naturally often in [her]499-lady montfort thoughts , for there was scarcely a day in which [his]353-king florestan name did not figure in the newspapers , and always in connection with matters of general interest and concern . [The government [he]353-king florestan established]5566-the government he established was liberal , but it was discreet , and , though conciliatory , firm . “ If [he]353-king florestan declares for the English alliance , ”[641-endymion] said [Waldershare]641-endymion , “ [he]353-king florestan is safe ; ”[5582-the house of saxe - genesis] and [he]353-king florestan did declare for the English alliance , and [the English people]5560-the english people were very pleased by [his]353-king florestan declaration , which in [their]5560-the english people apprehension meant national progress , the amelioration of [society]1025-society , and increased exports . The main point , however , which interested [[his]353-king florestan subjects]9935-his subjects was [his]353-king florestan marriage . That was both a difficult and a delicate matter to decide . [The great continental dynasties]5570-the great continental dynasties looked with some jealousy and suspicion on [him]353-king florestan , and [the small reigning houses]5571-the small reigning houses , who were all allied with [the great continental dynasties]5570-the great continental dynasties , thought it prudent to copy [their]5571-the small reigning houses example . [All these reigning families]5573-all these reigning families , whether large or small , were [themselves]5573-all these reigning families in a perplexed and alarmed position at this period , very disturbed about [their]5573-all these reigning families present , and very doubtful about [their]5573-all these reigning families future . At last it was understood that [a Princess of [Saxe - Babel]291-saxe - babel]5574-a princess of saxe - babel , though allied with [royal and imperial houses]5575-royal and imperial houses , might share the diadem of [a successful adventurer]5576-a successful adventurer , and then in time , and when it had been sufficiently reiterated , paragraphs appeared unequivocally contradicting the statement , followed with agreeable assurances that it was unlikely that [a Princess of [Saxe - Babel]291-saxe - babel]5574-a princess of saxe - babel , allied with [royal and imperial houses]5575-royal and imperial houses , should unite [herself]5574-a princess of saxe - babel to [a parvenu monarch]5579-a parvenu monarch , however powerful . Then in turn these articles were stigmatised as libels , and entirely unauthorised , and no less [a personage]9659-a personage than [a princess of [the house of [Saxe - Genesis]292-saxe - genesis]5582-the house of saxe - genesis]5581-a princess of the house of saxe - genesis was talked of as [the future queen]5583-the future queen ; but on referring to [the “ Almanach de [Gotha]293-gotha]10036-the “ almanach de gotha , ”[7993-a servant] it was discovered that [family]5584-family had been extinct since the first French Revolution . So it seemed at last that nothing was certain , except that [[his]5579-a parvenu monarch subjects]9935-his subjects were very anxious that [King Florestan]353-king florestan should present [them]9935-his subjects with [a queen]5586-a queen . As time flew on , [the friends of [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort]5587-the friends of lady roehampton thought and spoke , with anxiety about [her]499-lady montfort re - entrance into [society]1025-society . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had lent [Gaydene]161-gaydene to [her]499-lady montfort for the autumn , when [he]326-mr. wilton always visited [Scotland]151-scotland , and the winter had passed away uninterruptedly , at a charming and almost unknown watering - place , where [she]499-lady montfort seemed the only visitant , and where [she]499-lady montfort wandered about in silence on [the sands]5589-the sands . The time was fast approaching when the inevitable year of seclusion would expire , and [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort gave no indication of any change in [her]499-lady montfort life and habits . At length , after many appeals , and expostulations , and entreaties , and little scenes , the second year of [the widowhood]5590-the widowhood having advanced some months , it was decided that [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort should re - enter society , and the occasion on which this was to take place was no mean one . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was to give a ball early in June , and [Royalty]659-royalty itself was to be [[her]499-lady montfort guests]1063-her guests . The entertainments at [Montfort House]180-montfort house were always magnificent , but this was to exceed accustomed splendour . All [the world]6658-the world was to be [there]890-there , and [all [the world]6658-the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if [they]5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character had lost [their]5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character fortune or [their]5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character character]5594-all the world , who were not invited , were in as much despair as if they had lost their fortune or their character . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort had a passion for light , provided the light was not supplied by gas or oil . [[Her]499-lady montfort saloons]5596-her saloons , even when alone , were always brilliantly illuminated . [She]499-lady montfort held that the moral effect of such a circumstance on [her]499-lady montfort temperament was beneficial , and not slight . It is a rare , but by no means a singular , belief . When [she]499-lady montfort descended into [[her]499-lady montfort drawing - room]1165-her drawing - room on the critical night , [its]1165-her drawing - room resplendence was some preparation for the scene which awaited [her]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort stood for a moment before the tall mirror which reflected [[her]499-lady montfort whole person]7809-her whole person . What were [her]499-lady montfort thoughts ? What was the impression that the fair vision conveyed ? [Her]499-lady montfort countenance was grave , but it was not sad . [Myra]466-myra had now completed , or was on the point of completing , [her]499-lady montfort thirtieth year . [She]499-lady montfort was [a woman of transcendent beauty]10007-a woman of transcendent beauty ; perhaps [she]499-lady montfort might justly be described as [the most beautiful woman then alive]5600-the most beautiful woman then alive . Time had even improved [her]499-lady montfort commanding mien , the graceful sweep of [her]499-lady montfort figure and the voluptuous undulation of [her]499-lady montfort shoulders ; but time also had spared those charms which are more incidental to early youth , the splendour of [her]499-lady montfort complexion , the whiteness of [her]499-lady montfort teeth , and the lustre of [her]499-lady montfort violet eyes . [She]499-lady montfort had cut off in [her]499-lady montfort grief the profusion of [her]499-lady montfort dark chestnut locks , that once reached to [her]499-lady montfort feet , and [she]499-lady montfort wore [her]499-lady montfort hair as , what was then and perhaps is now called , a crop , but it was luxuriant in natural quantity and rich in colour , and most effectively set off [her]499-lady montfort arched brow , and the oval of [her]499-lady montfort fresh and beauteous cheek . The crop was crowned to - night by a coronet of brilliants . “ [[Your]499-lady montfort carriage]10037-your carriage is ready , [[my]7993-a servant lady]9020-my lady , ”[7993-a servant] said [a servant]7993-a servant ; “ but there is [a gentleman below who has brought a letter for [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship , and which , [he]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam says , [he]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam must personally deliver to [you]499-lady montfort , [madam]5487-madam]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam . [I]499-lady montfort told [him]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship was going out and could not see [him]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam , but [he]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam put [his]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam card in this envelope , and requested that [I]499-lady montfort would hand it to [you]499-lady montfort , [madam]5487-madam . [He]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam says [he]10039-a gentleman below who has brought a letter for your ladyship , and which , he says , he must personally deliver to you , madam will only deliver the letter to [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship , and not detain [you]499-lady montfort a moment . ”[499-lady montfort] [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort opened the envelope , and read the card , “ [The Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [The Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo ! ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort murmured to [herself]499-lady montfort , and looked for a moment abstracted . Then turning to [the servant]1560-the servant , [she]499-lady montfort said , “ [He]8080-the duke of st. angelo must be shown up . ”[6633-the duke] “ [Madam]5487-madam , ”[499-lady montfort] said [the duke]6633-the duke as [he]6633-the duke entered , and bowed with much ceremony , “ [I]499-lady montfort am ashamed of appearing to be [an intruder]10048-an intruder , but [my]499-lady montfort commands were to deliver this letter to [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship immediately on [my]499-lady montfort arrival , whatever the hour . [I]499-lady montfort have only this instant arrived . [We]10050-we had a bad passage . [I]499-lady montfort know [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship ’s carriage is at the door . [I]499-lady montfort will redeem [my]499-lady montfort pledge and not trespass on [your]499-lady montfort time for one instant . If [[your]499-lady montfort ladyship]5456-your ladyship requires [me]499-lady montfort , [I]499-lady montfort am ever at [your]499-lady montfort command . ”[499-lady montfort] “ At [Carlton Gardens]146-carlton gardens ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ No ; at [[our]10050-we embassy]10053-our embassy . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [[His]6633-the duke Majesty]1229-his majesty , [I]499-lady montfort hope , is well ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ In every sense , [[my]5605-she lady]9020-my lady , ”[5605-she] and bowing to the ground [the duke]6633-the duke withdrew . [She]5605-she broke the seal of the letter while still standing , and held it to a sconce that was on the mantel - piece , and then [she]5605-she read : “ [You]6633-the duke were [the only person [I]0-i called upon when [I]0-i suddenly left [England]7-england]10056-the only person i called upon when i suddenly left england . [I]0-i had no hope of seeing [you]6633-the duke , but it was the homage of gratitude and adoration . Great events have happened since [we]10050-we last met . [I]0-i have realised [my]0-i dreams , dreams which [I]0-i sometimes fancied [you]6633-the duke , and [you]6633-the duke alone , did not depreciate or discredit , and , in the sweetness of [your]6633-the duke charity , would not have been sorry were [they]10057-they accomplished . “[0-i] [I]0-i have established what [I]0-i believe to be a strong and just government in [a great kingdom]5606-a great kingdom . [I]0-i have not been uninfluenced by the lessons of wisdom [I]0-i gained in [[your]5607-her illustrious land]5608-your illustrious land . [I]0-i have done some things which it was a solace for [me]0-i to believe [you]5607-her would not altogether disapprove . “ [[My]0-i subjects]10058-my subjects are anxious that [the dynasty [I]0-i have re - established]10059-the dynasty i have re - established should not be evanescent . Is it too bold to hope that [I]0-i may find a companion in [you]6633-the duke to charm and to counsel [me]0-i ? [I]0-i can offer [you]6633-the duke nothing equal to [your]6633-the duke transcendent merit , but [I]0-i can offer [you]6633-the duke the heart and the throne of “[0-i] [Florestan]353-king florestan . ” Still holding the letter in one hand , [she]5607-her looked around as if [some one]10060-some one might be present . [Her]5607-her cheek was scarlet , and there was for a moment an expression of wildness in [her]5607-her glance . Then [she]5607-her paced [the saloon]2204-the saloon with an agitated step , and then [she]5607-her read the letter again and again , and still [she]5607-her paced [the saloon]2204-the saloon . The whole history of [her]5607-her life revolved before [her]5607-her ; every scene , every character , every thought , and sentiment , and passion . The brightness of [her]5607-her nursery days , and [Hurstley]340-hurstley with all its miseries , and [Hainault]111-hainault with [[its]111-hainault gardens]10063-its gardens , and the critical hour , which had opened to [her]5607-her a future of such unexpected lustre and happiness . The clock had struck more than once during this long and terrible soliloquy , wherein [she]5607-her had to search and penetrate [her]5607-her inmost heart , and now it struck two . [She]5607-her started , and hurriedly rang the bell . “[0-i] [I]0-i shall not want [the carriage]9270-the carriage to - night , ” [she]5607-her said , and when again alone , [she]5607-her sat down and , burying [her]5607-her face in [her]5607-her alabaster arms , for a long time remained motionless . Had [he]10064-he been a youth about to make a debut in [the great world]996-the great world , [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton could not have been more agitated than [he]10064-he felt at the prospect of the fete at [Montfort House]180-montfort house . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , after nearly two years of retirement , was about to re - enter society . During this interval [she]499-lady montfort had not been estranged from [him]10064-he . On the contrary , [he]10064-he had been [[her]499-lady montfort frequent and customary companion]10066-her frequent and customary companion . Except [Adriana]481-adriana , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and [[her]499-lady montfort brother]919-her brother , it might almost be said , [her]499-lady montfort only one . Why then was [he]10064-he agitated ? [He]10064-he had been living in a dream for two years , cherishing wild thoughts of exquisite happiness . [He]10064-he would have been content , had the dream never been disturbed ; but this return to hard and practical life of [her]499-lady montfort whose unconscious witchery had thrown a spell over [his]10064-he existence , roused [him]10064-he to the reality of [his]10064-he position , and it was one of terrible emotion . During the life of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband , [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had been [the silent adorer of [Myra]466-myra]10069-the silent adorer of myra . With every accomplishment and every advantage that are supposed to make life delightful — a fine countenance , [a noble mien , a manner natural and attractive , an ancient lineage , and a vast estate]10070-a noble mien , a manner natural and attractive , an ancient lineage , and a vast estate — [he]326-mr. wilton was [the favourite of society]10071-the favourite of society , who did more than justice to [his]326-mr. wilton talents , which , though not brilliant , were considerable , and who could not too much appreciate the high tone of [his]326-mr. wilton mind ; [his]326-mr. wilton generosity and courage , and true patrician spirit which inspired all [his]326-mr. wilton conduct , and guided [him]326-mr. wilton ever to do that which was liberal , and gracious , and just . There was only one fault which [society]1025-society found in [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton ; [he]326-mr. wilton would not marry . This was provoking , because [he]326-mr. wilton was [the man of all others who ought to marry , and make [a heroine]10074-a heroine happy]10073-the man of all others who ought to marry , and make a heroine happy . [Society]559-society did not give it up till [he]326-mr. wilton was forty , about the time [he]326-mr. wilton became acquainted with [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort ; and that incident threw no light on [his]326-mr. wilton purposes or motives , for [he]326-mr. wilton was as discreet as [he]326-mr. wilton was devoted , and [Myra]466-myra [herself]466-myra was unconscious of [his]326-mr. wilton being anything to [her]466-myra save [the dearest friend of [[her]466-myra father]918-her father , and the most cherished companion of [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband]10075-the dearest friend of her father , and the most cherished companion of her husband . When [one]6769-one feels deeply , [one]6769-one is apt to act suddenly , perhaps rashly . There are moments in life when suspense can be borne no longer . And [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , who had been [a silent votary for more than ten years]10080-a silent votary for more than ten years , now felt that the slightest delay in [his]326-mr. wilton fate would be intolerable . It was the ball at [Montfort House]180-montfort house that should be the scene of this decision of destiny . [She]466-myra was about to re - enter society , radiant as [the morn]10081-the morn , amid flowers and music , and all the accidents of social splendour . [His]326-mr. wilton sympathetic heart had been some solace to [her]466-myra in [her]466-myra sorrow and [her]466-myra solitude . Now , in the joyous blaze of life , [he]326-mr. wilton was resolved to ask [her]466-myra whether it were impossible that [they]10082-they should never again separate , and in [the crowd]2894-the crowd , as well as when alone , feel [their]10082-they mutual devotion . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton was among those who went early to [Montfort House]180-montfort house , which was not [[his]326-mr. wilton wo nt]10084-his wo nt ; but [he]326-mr. wilton was restless and disquieted . [She]466-myra could hardly have arrived ; but there would be some there who would speak of [her]466-myra . That was a great thing . [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton had arrived at that state when conversation can only interest on one subject . When [a man]807-a man is really in love , [he]807-a man is disposed to believe that , like [himself]807-a man , [everybody]6694-everybody is thinking of [the person who engrosses [his]807-a man brain and heart]10087-the person who engrosses his brain and heart . [The magnificent saloons]10088-the magnificent saloons , which in half an hour would be almost impassable , were only sprinkled with [guests , who , however , were constantly arriving]10089-guests , who , however , were constantly arriving . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton looked about [him]326-mr. wilton in vain for [the person who , [he]326-mr. wilton was quite sure , could not then be present]10090-the person who , he was quite sure , could not then be present . [He]326-mr. wilton lingered by the side of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who bowed to [those who came]10091-those who came , but who could spare few consecutive words , even to [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton , for [her]466-myra watchful eye expected every moment to be summoned to descend [her]466-myra marble staircase and receive [[her]466-myra royal guests]10092-her royal guests . [The royal guests]10093-the royal guests arrived ; there was a grand stir , and many gracious bows , and some cordial , but dignified , shake - hands . [The rooms]2444-the rooms were crowded ; yet space in [the ball - room]4412-the ball - room was well preserved , so that the royal vision might range with facility from [its]4412-the ball - room golden chairs to [the beauteous beings]10096-the beauteous beings , and still more beautiful costumes , displaying with fervent loyalty [their]10093-the royal guests fascinating charms . There was a new band to - night , that had come from [some distant but celebrated capital]10097-some distant but celebrated capital ; [musicians known by fame]10098-musicians known by fame to [everybody]6694-everybody , but whom [nobody had ever heard]10100-nobody had ever heard . [They]10098-musicians known by fame played wonderfully on instruments of new invention , and divinely upon old ones . It was impossible that anything could be more gay and inspiring than [their]10098-musicians known by fame silver bugles , and [their]10098-musicians known by fame carillons of tinkling bells . [They]10098-musicians known by fame found an echo in the heart of [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , who , seated near the entrance of [the ball - room]4412-the ball - room , watched [every arrival]10102-every arrival with anxious expectation . But the anxiety vanished for a moment under the influence of the fantastic and frolic strain . It seemed a harbinger of happiness and joy . [He]326-mr. wilton fell into a reverie , and wandered with a delightful companion in [castles of perpetual sunshine]10103-castles of perpetual sunshine , and [green retreats , and pleasant terraces]10104-green retreats , and pleasant terraces . But [the lady]947-the lady never came . “[6987-your sister] Where can [[your]5610-your sister]6987-your sister be ? ” said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [Endymion]641-endymion . “[6987-your sister] [She]6987-your sister promised [me]0-i to come early ; something must have happened . Is [she]6987-your sister ill ? ” “[6987-your sister] Quite well ; [I]0-i saw [her]6987-your sister before [I]0-i left [Hill Street]19-hill street . [She]6987-your sister wished [me]0-i to come alone , as [she]6987-your sister would not be here early . “ [I]6987-your sister hope [she]6987-your sister will be in time for the royal supper table ; [I]6987-your sister quite count on [her]6987-your sister . ”[6987-your sister] “ [She]6987-your sister is sure to be [here]1520-here . ”[530-half europe] [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault was in earnest conversation with [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , now [the minister of King Florestan at [the Court of St. James ’s]5613-the court of st. james ’s]5612-the minister of king florestan at the court of st. james ’s . It was a wise appointment , for [Sergius]376-baron sergius knew intimately all [the English statesmen of eminence]5614-the english statesmen of eminence , and had known [them]5614-the english statesmen of eminence for many years . [They]5614-the english statesmen of eminence did not look upon [him]376-baron sergius as [the mere representative of [a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign]5616-a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign]5615-the mere representative of a revolutionary and parvenu sovereign ; [he]376-baron sergius was quite [one of [themselves]5614-the english statesmen of eminence]5617-one of themselves , had graduated at the Congress of [Vienna]28-vienna , and , it was believed , had softened many subsequent difficulties by [his]376-baron sergius sagacity . [He]376-baron sergius had always been [a cherished guest at [Apsley House]50-apsley house]5618-a cherished guest at apsley house , and it was known [the great duke]1175-the great duke often consulted [him]376-baron sergius . “ As long as [Sergius]376-baron sergius sways [his]376-baron sergius councils , [He]376-baron sergius will indulge in no adventures , ”[530-half europe] said [Europe]530-half europe . “ As long as [Sergius]376-baron sergius remains [here]1520-here , the English alliance is safe , ”[571-lord hainault] said [England]7-england . After [Europe]6-europe and [England]7-england , the most important confidence to obtain was that of [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault , and [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius had not been unsuccessful in that respect . “ [[Your]571-lord hainault master]8318-your master has only to be liberal and steady , ”[571-lord hainault] said [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault , with [his]571-lord hainault accustomed genial yet half - sarcastic smile , “ and [he]8318-your master may have anything [he]8318-your master likes . But [we]10109-we do not want any wars ; they are not liked in [the City]6868-the city . ”[376-baron sergius] “ [Our]10109-we policy is peace , ”[442-waldershare] said [Sergius]376-baron sergius . “ [I]442-waldershare think [we]10109-we ought to congratulate [Sir Peter]660-sir peter , ”[442-waldershare] said [Mr. Waldershare]442-waldershare to [Adriana]481-adriana , with whom [he]442-waldershare had been dancing , and whom [he]442-waldershare was leading back to [Lady Hainault]661-lady hainault . “ [Sir Peter]660-sir peter , here is [a lady who wishes to congratulate [you]660-sir peter on [your]660-sir peter deserved elevation]10111-a lady who wishes to congratulate you on your deserved elevation . ”[5620-the former mr. vigo] “ Well , [I]5620-the former mr. vigo do not know what to say about it , ”[5620-the former mr. vigo] said [the former Mr. Vigo]5620-the former mr. vigo , highly gratified , but a little confused ; “ [[my]442-waldershare friends]6710-my friends would have it . ”[442-waldershare] “ Ay , ay , ”[442-waldershare] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare , “ ‘ at the request of [friends]7075-friends ; ’ the excuse [I]442-waldershare gave for publishing [my]442-waldershare sonnets . ”[442-waldershare] And then , advancing , [he]442-waldershare delivered [his]442-waldershare charge to [[her]661-lady hainault chaperon]5621-her chaperon , who looked dreamy , abstracted , and uninterested . “ [We]10114-we have just been congratulating [the new baronet]10115-the new baronet , [Sir Peter Vigo]660-sir peter , ”[661-lady hainault] said [Waldershare]442-waldershare . “ Ah ! ”[661-lady hainault] said [Lady Hainault]661-lady hainault with a contemptuous sigh , “ [he]10115-the new baronet is , at any rate , not obliged to change [his]10115-the new baronet name . The desire to change [one]6769-one ’s name does indeed appear to [me]428-st. barbe to be a singular folly . If [your]660-sir peter name had been disgraced , [I]428-st. barbe could understand it , as [I]428-st. barbe could understand [a man then going about in a mask]10117-a man then going about in a mask . But the odd thing is , [the persons who always want to change]10118-the persons who always want to change [their]10118-the persons who always want to change names are [those whose names are the most honoured]10119-those whose names are the most honoured . ”[428-st. barbe] “ Oh , [you]660-sir peter are here ! ”[661-lady hainault] said [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe acidly to [Mr. Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks . “ [I]429-seymour hicks think [you]660-sir peter are everywhere . [I]429-seymour hicks suppose [they]10120-they will make [you]660-sir peter [a baronet]5162-a baronet next . Have [you]660-sir peter seen the batch ? [I]429-seymour hicks could not believe [my]429-seymour hicks eyes when [I]429-seymour hicks read it . [I]429-seymour hicks believe [the government]818-the government is demented . [Not [a single literary man]10124-a single literary man among [them]818-the government]10123-not a single literary man among them . Not that [I]429-seymour hicks wanted [their]818-the government baronetcy . Nothing would have tempted [me]429-seymour hicks to accept one . But there is [Gushy]457-gushy ; [he]10125-he , [I]429-seymour hicks know , would have liked it . [I]429-seymour hicks must say [I]429-seymour hicks feel for [Gushy]457-gushy ; [his]10125-he works only selling half what [they]818-the government did , and then thrown over in this insolent manner ! ”[429-seymour hicks] “ [Gushy]457-gushy is not in society , ”[428-st. barbe] said [Mr. Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks in a solemn tone of contemptuous pity . “ That is society , ”[429-seymour hicks] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , as [he]428-st. barbe received a bow of haughty grace from [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , who , fascinating and fascinated , was listening to the enamoured murmurs of [an individual with a very bright star and a very red ribbon]5622-an individual with a very bright star and a very red ribbon . “ [I]429-seymour hicks dined with [the Rodneys]405-the rodneys yesterday , ”[429-seymour hicks] said [Mr. Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks ; “ [they]405-the rodneys do the thing well . ”[428-st. barbe] “ [You]429-seymour hicks dined [there]890-there ! ”[428-st. barbe] exclaimed [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . “ It is very odd , [they]405-the rodneys have never asked [me]396-job . Not that [I]396-job would have accepted [their]405-the rodneys invitation . [I]396-job avoid parvenus . [They]405-the rodneys are too fidgety for [my]396-job taste . [I]396-job require repose , and only dine with [the old nobility]10127-the old nobility . ”[396-job] The Right Honourable Job [Thornberry]396-job and [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry had received an invitation to the Montfort ball . [Job]396-job took up the card , and turned it over more than once , and looked at it as if it were some strange animal , with an air of pleased and yet cynical perplexity ; then [he]396-job shrugged [his]396-job shoulders and murmured to [himself]396-job , “ No , [I]396-job do n’t think that will do . Besides , [I]396-job must be at [Hurstley]340-hurstley by that time . ”[396-job] Going to [Hurstley]340-hurstley now was not so formidable an affair as it was in [[Endymion]641-endymion ’s boyhood]5623-endymion ’s boyhood . Then the journey occupied a whole and wearisome day . [Little Hurstley]340-hurstley had become [a busy station of the great Slap - Bang railway]5624-a busy station of the great slap - bang railway , and [a despatch train]5625-a despatch train landed [you]5626-you at [the bustling and flourishing hostelry]5627-the bustling and flourishing hostelry , [[our]5628-our old and humble friend]5629-our old and humble friend , [the Horse Shoe]295-the horse shoe , within the two hours . It was a rate that satisfied even [Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry , and almost reconciled [him]5630-him to the too frequent presence of [[his]5630-him wife]1261-his wife and [family]5584-family at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , [a place to which [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry had , it would seem , become passionately attached]5633-a place to which mrs. thornberry had , it would seem , become passionately attached . “ There is a charm about [the place]1335-the place , [I]396-job must say , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job to [himself]396-job , as [he]396-job reached [[his]396-job picturesque home]5634-his picturesque home on a rich summer evening ; “ and yet [I]5638-his eldest son hated it as [a boy]789-a boy . To be sure , [I]5638-his eldest son was then discontented and unhappy , and now [I]5638-his eldest son have every reason to be much the reverse . [Our]10130-our feelings affect even scenery . [It]1335-the place certainly is [a pretty place]10131-a pretty place ; [I]5638-his eldest son really think one of [the prettiest places in [England]7-england]10132-the prettiest places in england . ”[5638-his eldest son] [Job]396-job was cordially welcomed . [[His]396-job wife]1261-his wife embraced [him]396-job , and [the younger children]5636-the younger children clung to [him]396-job with an affection which was not diminished by the remembrance that [[their]5636-the younger children father]2222-their father never visited [them]5636-the younger children with empty hands . [[His]396-job eldest son]5638-his eldest son , [a good - looking and well - grown stripling]5639-a good - looking and well - grown stripling , just [home]726-home for the holidays , stood apart , determined to show [he]396-job was [a man of the world , and superior to the weakness of domestic sensibility]5641-a man of the world , and superior to the weakness of domestic sensibility . When the hubbub was a little over , [he]5638-his eldest son advanced and shook hands with [[his]5638-his eldest son father]788-his father with a certain dignity . “ And when did [you]5638-his eldest son arrive , [[my]1266-the son boy]6731-my boy ? [I]1266-the son was looking up [[your]5638-his eldest son train]10134-your train in [Bradshaw]296-bradshaw as [I]1266-the son came along . [I]1266-the son made out [you]5638-his eldest son should get the branch at [Culvers Gate]297-culvers gate . ”[1266-the son] “ [I]1266-the son drove over , ”[1266-the son] replied [the son]1266-the son ; “ [I]396-job and [a friend of mine]8684-a friend of mine drove tandem , and [I]396-job ’ll bet [we]10136-we got here sooner than [we]10136-we should have done by the branch . ”[396-job] “ [Hem]525-hem ! ”[602-mrs. thornberry] said [Job Thornberry]396-job . “ [Job]396-job , ”[602-mrs. thornberry] said [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry , “ [I]396-job have made two engagements for [you]396-job this evening . First , [we]10136-we will go and see [[your]396-job father]6930-your father , and then [we]10136-we are to drink tea at [the rectory]1474-the rectory . ”[396-job] “ Hem ! ”[396-job] said [Job Thornberry]396-job ; “ well , [I]396-job would rather the first evening should have been a quiet one ; but let it be so . ”[396-job] The visit to [the father]1264-the father was kind , dutiful , and wearisome . There was not a single subject on which [the father]1264-the father and [son]1132-son had thoughts in common . The conversation of [the father]1264-the father took various forms of expressing [his]1264-the father wonder that [[his]1264-the father son]783-his son had become what [he]783-his son was , and [the son]1266-the son could only smile , and turn the subject , by asking after the produce of some particular field that had been prolific or obstinate in the old days . [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry looked absent , and was thinking of [the rectory]1474-the rectory ; [the grandson who had accompanied [them]5652-their]5651-the grandson who had accompanied them was silent and supercilious ; and [everybody]6694-everybody felt relieved when [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry , veiling [her]602-mrs. thornberry impatience by [her]602-mrs. thornberry fear of keeping [[her]602-mrs. thornberry father - in - law]5654-her father - in - law up late , made a determined move and concluded the domestic ceremony . [The rectory]1474-the rectory afforded a lively contrast to the late scene . [Mr.]5656-mr. and [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock were full of intelligence and animation . [Their]5652-their welcome of [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry was exactly what it ought to have been ; respectful , even somewhat deferential , but cordial and unaffected . [They]5652-their conversed on all subjects , public and private , and on both seemed equally well informed , for [they]5652-their not only read more than one newspaper , but [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock had an extensive correspondence , the conduct of which was one of the chief pleasures and excitements of [her]394-mrs. penruddock life . [Their]5652-their tea - equipage , too , was a picture of abundance and refinement . Such pretty china , and such various and delicious cakes ! White bread , and brown bread , and plum cakes , and seed cakes , and no end of cracknels , and toasts , dry or buttered . [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry seemed enchanted and gushing with affection,—everybody was dear or dearest . Even the face of [John Hampden]555-john hampden beamed with condescending delight as [he]555-john hampden devoured a pyramid of dainties . Just before the tea - equipage was introduced [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock rose from [her]394-mrs. penruddock seat and whispered something to [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry , who seemed pleased and agitated and a little blushing , and then [[their]5652-their hostess]7799-their hostess addressed [Job]396-job and said , “ [I]9732-the archbishop was mentioning to [[your]396-job wife]3010-your wife that [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop was [here]1520-here , and that [I]9732-the archbishop hope [you]396-job would not dislike meeting [him]9732-the archbishop . ”[9732-the archbishop] And very shortly after this , [the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk]5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk , entered [the room]943-the room . It was evident that [he]5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk was intimate with [the occupiers of [Hurstley Hall]148-hurstley hall]5660-the occupiers of hurstley hall . [He]5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk addressed [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry with the ease of habitual acquaintance , while [John Hampden]555-john hampden seemed almost to rush into [his]5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk arms . [Job]396-job [himself]396-job had seen [his]396-job Grace in [London]10-london , though [he]396-job had never had the opportunity of speaking to [him]555-john hampden , but yielded to [his]396-job cordiality , when [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop , on [his]5658-the archbishop , who had been taking a village walk being named , said , “ It is a pleasure to meet [an old friend]8734-an old friend , and in times past [a kind one]10143-a kind one . ”[663-tennyson] It was a most agreeable evening . [The archbishop]9732-the archbishop talked to [every one]1385-every one , but never seemed to engross the conversation . [He]9732-the archbishop talked to [the ladies of [gardens]2619-gardens]5664-the ladies of gardens , and [cottages]5666-cottages , and a little of books , seemed deeply interested in the studies and progress of [the grandson Thornberry , who evidently idolised [him]396-job]5667-the grandson thornberry , who evidently idolised him ; and in due course [his]396-job Grace was engaged in economical speculations with [Job]396-job [himself]396-job , who was quite pleased to find [a priest]5668-a priest as liberal and enlightened as [he]396-job was able and thoroughly informed . An hour before midnight [they]5669-they separated , though [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop attended [them]5669-they to [the hall]1303-the hall . [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry ’s birthday was near at hand , which [Job]396-job always commemorated with a gift . It had commenced with some severe offering , like “ [Paradise Lost]662-paradise lost , ”[602-mrs. thornberry] then it fell into the gentler form of [Tennyson]663-tennyson , and , of late , unconsciously under the influence of [[his]396-job wife]1261-his wife , it had taken the shape of a bracelet or a shawl . This evening , as [he]396-job was rather feeling [his]396-job way as to what might please [her]602-mrs. thornberry most , [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry embracing [him]396-job , and hiding [her]602-mrs. thornberry face on [his]396-job breast , murmured , “ Do not give [me]396-job any jewel , dear [Job]396-job . What [I]396-job should like would be that [you]396-job should restore [the chapel]10144-the chapel [here]1520-here . ”[396-job] “ Restore [the chapel]10144-the chapel here ! oh , oh ! ”[1114-men] said [Job Thornberry]396-job . [The archbishop]9732-the archbishop called at [Hurstley House]298-hurstley house the next day . It was a visit to [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry , but [all the family]5674-all the family were soon present , and clustered round [the visitor]7880-the visitor . Then [they]5674-all the family walked together in [the gardens]2133-the gardens , which had become radiant under the taste and unlimited expenditure of [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry ; beds glowing with colour or rivalling mosaics , choice conifers with [their]5677-their green or purple fruit , and rare roses with [their]5677-their fanciful and beauteous names ; one , by the by , named “ [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock , ”[1114-men] and a very gorgeous one , “ [The Archbishop . ”]10147-the archbishop . ”[1256-his grace] As [they]5674-all the family swept along [the terraces]5678-the terraces , restored to [their]5678-the terraces pristine comeliness , and down [the green avenues bounded by copper beeches and ancient yews]5679-the green avenues bounded by copper beeches and ancient yews , where [men]1114-men were sweeping away every leaf and twig that had fallen in the night and marred the consummate order , it must have been difficult for [the Archbishop of [Tyre]299-tyre]5681-the archbishop of tyre not to recall the days gone by , when this brilliant and finished scene , then desolate and neglected , the abode of beauty and genius , yet almost of penury , had been to [him]5681-the archbishop of tyre a world of deep and familiar interest . Yes , [he]5681-the archbishop of tyre was walking in [the same glade where [he]5681-the archbishop of tyre had once pleaded [his]5681-the archbishop of tyre own cause]5682-the same glade where he had once pleaded his own cause with an eloquence which none of [his]5681-the archbishop of tyre most celebrated sermons had excelled . Did [he]5681-the archbishop of tyre think of this ? If [he]5681-the archbishop of tyre did , it was only to wrench the thought from [his]5681-the archbishop of tyre memory . [Archbishops who are yet young]5683-archbishops who are yet young , who are resolved to be [cardinals]5684-cardinals , and who may be [popes]5315-popes , are superior to all human weakness . “ [I]1256-his grace should like to look at [[your]604-mr. thornberry chapel]10148-your chapel , ”[1256-his grace] said [[his]5681-the archbishop of tyre Grace]1256-his grace to [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry ; “ [I]396-job remember [it]10148-your chapel [a lumber room]10149-a lumber room , and used to mourn over [its]10148-your chapel desecration . ”[396-job] “ [I]396-job never was in [it]10148-your chapel , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job , “ and can not understand why [[my]396-job wife]7422-my wife is so anxious about it as [she]7422-my wife seems to be . When [we]10151-we first went to [London]10-london , [she]7422-my wife always sate under [the Reverend Socinus Frost]664-the reverend socinus frost , and seemed very satisfied . [I]396-job have heard [him]664-the reverend socinus frost ; [a sensible man]7141-a sensible man — but sermons are not much in [my]396-job way , and [I]396-job do not belong to [[his]664-the reverend socinus frost sect]10153-his sect , or indeed any other . ”[396-job] However , [they]5687-we went to [the chapel]10144-the chapel all the same , for [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry was resolved on the visit . It was [a small chamber but beautifully proportioned , like [the mansion itself]5690-the mansion itself]5689-a small chamber but beautifully proportioned , like the mansion itself — of a blended Italian and Gothic style . The roof was flat , but had been richly gilt and painted , and was sustained by corbels of angels , divinely carved . There had been some pews in [the building]5691-the building ; some had fallen to pieces , and some remained , but these were not in the original design . The sacred table had disappeared , but two saintly statues , sculptured in black oak , seemed still to guard the spot which [it]5691-the building had consecrated . “ [I]555-john hampden wonder what became of the communion table ? ”[555-john hampden] said [Job]396-job . “ Oh ! [[my]555-john hampden dear [father]1131-father]7341-my dear father , do not call it a communion table , ”[555-john hampden] exclaimed [John Hampden]555-john hampden pettishly . “ Why , what should [I]396-job call it , [[my]396-job boy]6731-my boy ? ”[396-job] “ The altar . ”[555-john hampden] “ Why , what does it signify what [we]5687-we call it ? The thing is the same . ”[2455-the young gentleman] “ Ah ! ”[2455-the young gentleman] exclaimed [the young gentleman]2455-the young gentleman , in a tone of contemptuous enthusiasm , “ it is all the difference in [the world]6658-the world . There should be a stone altar and a reredos . [We]5687-we have put up a reredos in [[our]5687-we chapel at [Bradley]300-bradley]10158-our chapel at bradley . [All the fellows]10159-all the fellows subscribed ; [I]9732-the archbishop gave [a sovereign]2232-a sovereign . ”[9732-the archbishop] “ Well , [I]9732-the archbishop must say , ”[9732-the archbishop] said [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop , who had been standing in advance with [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry and [the children]864-the children , while this brief and becoming conversation was taking place between [father]1131-father and [son]1132-son , “ [I]396-job think [you]2455-the young gentleman could hardly do a better thing than restore [this chapel]10161-this chapel , [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry , but there must be no mistake about [it]10161-this chapel . It must be restored to the letter , and it is a style that is not commonly understood . [I]396-job have [a friend]706-a friend , however , who is [a master of it]10163-a master of it , [the most rising man in [his]706-a friend profession]10164-the most rising man in his profession , as far as church architecture is concerned , and [I]396-job will get [him]706-a friend just to run down and look at this , and if , as [I]396-job hope , [you]2455-the young gentleman resolve to restore it , rest assured [he]706-a friend will do [you]2455-the young gentleman justice , and [you]2455-the young gentleman will be proud of [your]2455-the young gentleman place of worship . ”[396-job] “ [I]396-job do not care how much [we]10165-we spend on [[our]10165-we gardens]10166-our gardens , ”[396-job] said [Job]396-job , “ for they are transitory pleasures , and [we]10165-we enjoy what [we]10165-we produce ; but why [I]9732-the archbishop should restore [a chapel in [a house which does not belong to [myself]9732-the archbishop]10168-a house which does not belong to myself]10167-a chapel in a house which does not belong to myself is not so clear to [me]9732-the archbishop . ”[9732-the archbishop] “ But it should belong to [yourself]2455-the young gentleman , ”[9732-the archbishop] rejoined [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop . “ [Hurstley]340-hurstley is not in the market , but it is to be purchased . Take it altogether , [I]602-mrs. thornberry have always thought it one of the most enviable possessions in [the world]6658-the world . [The house]929-the house , when put in order , would be one of the ornaments of [the kingdom]3721-the kingdom . [The acreage]10172-the acreage , though considerable , is not overwhelming , and there is [a range of wild country of endless charm]10173-a range of wild country of endless charm . [I]602-mrs. thornberry wandered about [it]929-the house in [my]602-mrs. thornberry childhood and [my]602-mrs. thornberry youth , and [I]602-mrs. thornberry have never known anything equal to it . Then as to the soil and all that , [you]2455-the young gentleman know it . [You]2455-the young gentleman are [a son of the soil]10174-a son of the soil . [You]2455-the young gentleman left it for great objects , and [you]2455-the young gentleman have attained those objects . [They]10175-they have given [you]2455-the young gentleman fame as well as fortune . There would be something wonderfully dignified and graceful in returning to [the land]6683-the land after [you]2455-the young gentleman have taken the principal part in solving the difficulties which pertained to it , and emancipating it from many perils . ”[602-mrs. thornberry] “ [I]2455-the young gentleman am sure it would be the happiest day of [my]2455-the young gentleman life , if [Job]396-job would purchase [Hurstley]340-hurstley , ”[2455-the young gentleman] said [Mrs. Thornberry]602-mrs. thornberry . “ [I]2455-the young gentleman should like to go to [Oxford]16-oxford , and [[my]2455-the young gentleman father]6935-my father purchase [Hurstley]340-hurstley , ”[2455-the young gentleman] said [the young gentleman]2455-the young gentleman . “ If [we]10178-we have not landed property , [I]394-mrs. penruddock would sooner have none . If [we]10178-we have not land , [I]394-mrs. penruddock should like to go into [the Church]6648-the church , and if [I]394-mrs. penruddock may not go to [Oxford]16-oxford , [I]394-mrs. penruddock would go to [Cuddesdon]301-cuddesdon at once . [I]394-mrs. penruddock know it can be done , for [I]394-mrs. penruddock know [a fellow who has done it]10180-a fellow who has done it . ”[394-mrs. penruddock] [Poor Job Thornberry]396-job ! [He]396-job had ruled [multitudes]5699-multitudes , and had conquered and commanded [senates]5700-senates . [[His]396-job Sovereign]3915-his sovereign had made [him]396-job [one of [[her]3915-his sovereign privy councillors]5703-her privy councillors]5702-one of her privy councillors , and [half a million of people]5704-half a million of people had returned [him]396-job [[their]5704-half a million of people representative]5705-their representative to [parliament]776-parliament . And here [he]396-job stood silent , and a little confused ; sapped by [[his]396-job wife]1261-his wife , bullied by [[his]396-job son]783-his son , and after having passed a great part of [his]396-job life in denouncing sacerdotalism , finding [his]396-job whole future career chalked out , without [himself]396-job being consulted , by [a priest who was so polite , sensible , and so truly friendly , that [his]396-job manner seemed to deprive [its]396-job victims]5709-a priest who was so polite , sensible , and so truly friendly , that his manner seemed to deprive its victims of every faculty of retort or repartee . Still [he]396-job was going to say something when the door opened , and [Mrs. Penruddock]394-mrs. penruddock appeared , exclaiming in a cheerful voice , “ [I]1256-his grace thought [I]1256-his grace should find [you]396-job here . [I]1256-his grace would not have troubled [[your]396-job Grace]10181-your grace , but this letter marked ‘ private , immediate , and to be forwarded , ’ has been wandering about for some time , and [I]1256-his grace thought it was better to bring it to [you]396-job at once . ”[1256-his grace] [The Archbishop of [Tyre]299-tyre]5681-the archbishop of tyre took the letter , and seemed to start as [he]5681-the archbishop of tyre read the direction . Then [he]396-job stood aside , opened it , and read its contents . The letter was from [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort , desiring to see [him]396-job as soon as possible on a matter of the utmost gravity , and entreating [him]396-job not to delay [his]396-job departure , wherever [he]396-job might be . “ [I]1256-his grace am sorry to quit [you]396-job all , ”[1256-his grace] said [[his]396-job Grace]1256-his grace ; “ but [I]499-lady montfort must go up to [town]6995-town immediately . The business is urgent . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]641-endymion arrived at [home]726-home very late from the Montfort ball , and rose in consequence at an unusually late hour . [He]641-endymion had taken means to become sufficiently acquainted with the cause of [[his]641-endymion sister]1096-his sister ’s absence the night before , so [he]641-endymion had no anxiety on that head . [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort had really intended to have been present , was indeed dressed for the occasion ; but when the moment of trial arrived , [she]499-lady montfort was absolutely unequal to the effort . All this was amplified in a little note from [[his]641-endymion sister]1096-his sister , which [[his]641-endymion valet]7129-his valet brought [him]641-endymion in the morning . What , however , considerably surprised [him]641-endymion in this communication was [her]1096-his sister announcement that [her]1096-his sister feelings last night had proved to [her]1096-his sister that [she]1096-his sister ought not to remain in [London]10-london , and that [she]1096-his sister intended to find solitude and repose in [the little watering - place where [she]1096-his sister had passed a tranquil autumn during the first year of [her]1096-his sister widowhood]5716-the little watering - place where she had passed a tranquil autumn during the first year of her widowhood . What completed [his]641-endymion astonishment , however , was the closing intimation that , in all probability , [she]1096-his sister would have left [town]6995-town before [he]641-endymion rose . The moment [she]1096-his sister had got a little settled [she]1096-his sister would write to [him]641-endymion , and when business permitted , [he]641-endymion must come and pay [her]1096-his sister a little visit . “ [She]1096-his sister was always capricious , ”[641-endymion] exclaimed [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , who had not forgotten the disturbance of [her]499-lady montfort royal supper - table . “ Hardly that , [I]641-endymion think , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ [I]499-lady montfort have always looked on [Myra]466-myra as [a singularly consistent character]10183-a singularly consistent character . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]641-endymion know , [you]641-endymion never admit [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister has a fault . ”[641-endymion] “ [You]641-endymion said the other day [yourself]641-endymion that [she]1096-his sister was the only perfect character [you]641-endymion knew . ”[641-endymion] “ Did [I]641-endymion say that ? [I]641-endymion think [her]1096-his sister capricious . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]641-endymion do not think [you]641-endymion are capricious , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion , “ and yet [the world]6658-the world sometimes says [you]641-endymion are . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort change [my]499-lady montfort opinion of [persons]9162-persons when [my]499-lady montfort taste is offended , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ What [I]641-endymion admired in [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister , though [I]641-endymion confess [I]641-endymion sometimes wished not to admire [her]6987-your sister , was that [she]6987-your sister never offended [my]641-endymion taste . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]641-endymion hope satisfied it , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ Yes , satisfied it , always satisfied it . [I]641-endymion wonder what will be [her]6987-your sister lot , for , considering [her]6987-your sister youth , [her]6987-your sister destiny has hardly begun . Somehow or other , [I]641-endymion do not think [she]6987-your sister will marry [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]641-endymion have sometimes thought that would be , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ Well , it would be , [I]499-lady montfort think , a happy match . All the circumstances would be collected that form what is supposed to be happiness . But tastes differ about destinies as well as about manners . For [my]499-lady montfort part , [I]499-lady montfort think to have [a husband who loved [you]10189-you]10188-a husband who loved you , and [he]10188-a husband who loved you clever , accomplished , charming , ambitious , would be happiness ; but [I]499-lady montfort doubt whether [[your]10189-you sister]6987-your sister cares so much about these things . [She]6987-your sister may , of course does , talk to [you]10189-you more freely ; but with [others]728-others , in [her]6987-your sister most open hours , there seems a secret fund of reserve in [her]6987-your sister character which [I]499-lady montfort never could penetrate , except , [I]499-lady montfort think , it is a reserve which does not originate in a love of tranquillity , but quite the reverse . [She]6987-your sister is a strong character . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Then , hardly a capricious one . ”[641-endymion] “ No , not capricious ; [I]641-endymion only said that to tease [you]10189-you . [I]641-endymion am capricious ; [I]641-endymion know it . [I]641-endymion disregard [people]6681-people sometimes that [I]641-endymion have patronised and flattered . It is not merely that [I]641-endymion have changed [my]641-endymion opinion of [them]6681-people , but [I]641-endymion positively hate [them]6681-people . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]499-lady montfort hope [you]10189-you will never hate [me]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ [You]10189-you have never offended [my]5721-mr. bertie tremaine taste yet , ”[5721-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort with a smile . [Endymion]641-endymion was engaged to dine to - day with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5718-mr. bertie tremaine . Although now in hostile political camps , [that great leader of [men]1114-men]5719-that great leader of men never permitted [their]5719-that great leader of men acquaintance to cease . “ [He]5718-mr. bertie tremaine is young , ”[5721-mr. bertie tremaine] reasoned [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5721-mr. bertie tremaine ; “ [every political party]10193-every political party changes [its]10193-every political party principles on an average once in ten years . [Those who are young]10194-those who are young must often then form new connections , and [Ferrars]340-hurstley will then come to [me]5723-party politicians . [He]5718-mr. bertie tremaine will be ripe and experienced , and [I]5723-party politicians could give [him]5718-mr. bertie tremaine a good deal . [I]5723-party politicians do not want numbers . [I]5723-party politicians want [men]1114-men . In opposition , numbers often only embarrass . The power of the future is ministerial capacity . [The leader with a cabinet formed]10196-the leader with a cabinet formed will be [the minister of [England]7-england]10197-the minister of england . [He]10197-the minister of england is not to trouble [himself]10197-the minister of england about numbers ; that is an affair of [the constituencies]3088-the constituencies . ”[5723-party politicians] Male dinners are in general not amusing . When they are formed , as [they]5719-that great leader of men usually are , of [men who are supposed to possess a strong and common sympathy — political , sporting , literary , military , social]5722-men who are supposed to possess a strong and common sympathy — political , sporting , literary , military , social — there is necessarily a monotony of thought and feeling , and of the materials which induce thought and feeling . In a male dinner of [party politicians]5723-party politicians , conversation soon degenerates into what is termed “ [shop]7512-shop ; ”[641-endymion] anecdotes about divisions , criticism of speeches , conjectures about office , speculations on impending elections , and above all , that heinous subject on which enormous fibs are ever told , the registration . There are , however , occasional glimpses in [their]5723-party politicians talk which would seem to intimate that [they]5723-party politicians have another life outside [the Houses of Parliament]5724-the houses of parliament . But that extenuating circumstance does not apply to the sporting dinner . There they begin with odds and handicaps , and end with handicaps and odds , and it is doubtful whether it ever occurs to [any one present , that there is any other existing combination of atoms than odds and handicaps]5725-any one present , that there is any other existing combination of atoms than odds and handicaps . A dinner of wits is proverbially a place of silence ; and the envy and hatred which [all [literary men]5229-literary men really feel for each other]5726-all literary men really feel for each other , especially when [they]5229-literary men are exchanging dedications of mutual affection , always ensure , in such assemblies , the agreeable presence of a general feeling of painful constraint . If a good thing occurs to [a guest]2251-a guest , [he]2251-a guest will not express it , lest [[his]2251-a guest neighbour]3931-his neighbour , who is publishing a novel in numbers , shall appropriate it next month , or [he]2251-a guest [himself]2251-a guest , who has the same responsibility of production , be deprived of its legitimate appearance . [Those who desire to learn something of the manoeuvres at the Russian and Prussian reviews]5730-those who desire to learn something of the manoeuvres at the russian and prussian reviews , or the last rumour at [Aldershot]302-aldershot or [the military clubs]5731-the military clubs , will know where to find this feast of reason . The flow of soul in these male festivals is perhaps , on the whole , more genial when found in [a society of [young gentlemen]5733-young gentlemen]5732-a society of young gentlemen , [graduates of the Turf and the Marlborough]5734-graduates of the turf and the marlborough , and guided in [their]5723-party politicians benignant studies by the gentle experience and the mild wisdom of [White ’s]3030-white ’s . The startling scandal , the rattling anecdote , the astounding leaps , and the amazing shots , afford for the moment a somewhat pleasing distraction , but when it is discovered that all these habitual flim - flams are , in general , [the airy creatures of inaccuracy and exaggeration]5736-the airy creatures of inaccuracy and exaggeration — that the scandal is not true , the anecdote has no foundation , and that the feats and skill and strength are invested with the organic weakness of tradition , the vagaries lose something of the charm of novelty , and are almost as insipid as claret from which the bouquet has evaporated . The male dinners of [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5737-mr. bertie tremaine were an exception to the general reputation of such meetings . They were never dull . In the first place , though to be known at least by reputation was an indispensable condition of being present , [he]5737-mr. bertie tremaine brought different classes together , and this , at least for once , stimulates and gratifies curiosity . [[His]5737-mr. bertie tremaine house]7663-his house too was open to [foreigners of celebrity]5739-foreigners of celebrity , without reference to [their]5739-foreigners of celebrity political parties or opinions . [Every one]1385-every one was welcome except [absolute assassins]5741-absolute assassins . [The host]7664-the host too had studied the art of developing character and conversation , and if sometimes [he]5737-mr. bertie tremaine was not so successful in this respect as [he]5737-mr. bertie tremaine deserved , there was no lack of amusing entertainment , for in these social encounters [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5743-mr. bertie tremaine was a reserve in [himself]5743-mr. bertie tremaine , and if [nobody else]2986-nobody else would talk , [he]5743-mr. bertie tremaine would avail [himself]5743-mr. bertie tremaine of the opportunity of pouring forth the treasures of [his]5743-mr. bertie tremaine own teeming intelligence . [His]5737-mr. bertie tremaine various knowledge , [his]5737-mr. bertie tremaine power of speech , [his]5737-mr. bertie tremaine eccentric paradoxes , [his]5737-mr. bertie tremaine pompous rhetoric , relieved by some happy sarcasm , and the obvious sense , in all [he]5737-mr. bertie tremaine said and did , of innate superiority to all [[his]5737-mr. bertie tremaine guests]7665-his guests , made these exhibitions extremely amusing . “ What [Bertie Tremaine]10200-bertie tremaine will end in , ”[641-endymion] [Endymion]641-endymion would sometimes say , “ perplexes [me]431-trenchard . Had there been no revolution in 1832 , and [he]10200-bertie tremaine had entered parliament for [[his]10200-bertie tremaine family borough]10201-his family borough , [I]431-trenchard think [he]10200-bertie tremaine must by this time have been [a minister]861-a minister . Such tenacity of purpose could scarcely fail . But [he]10200-bertie tremaine has had to say and do so many odd things , first to get into [parliament]776-parliament , and secondly to keep there , that [his]10200-bertie tremaine future now is not so clear . When [I]431-trenchard first knew [him]10200-bertie tremaine , [he]10200-bertie tremaine was [a Benthamite]665-a benthamite ; at present , [I]431-trenchard sometimes seem to foresee that [he]10200-bertie tremaine will end by being [the leader of [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists and [the Protestants]666-the protestants]10204-the leader of the protectionists and the protestants . ”[431-trenchard] “ And a good strong party too , ”[431-trenchard] said [Trenchard]431-trenchard , “ but query whether strong enough ? ”[5746-mr. bertie tremaine] “ That is exactly what [Bertie Tremaine]10206-bertie tremaine is trying to find out . ”[641-endymion] [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5746-mr. bertie tremaine ’s manner in receiving [[his]5746-mr. bertie tremaine guests]7665-his guests was courtly and ceremonious ; a contrast to the free and easy style of the time . But it was adopted after due reflection . “ [No man]7232-no man can tell [you]10208-you what will be the position [he]10200-bertie tremaine may be called upon to fill . But [he]10200-bertie tremaine has a right to assume [he]10200-bertie tremaine will always be ascending . [I]7141-a sensible man , for example , may be destined to be [the president of [a republic]10210-a republic]10209-the president of a republic , [the regent of [a monarchy]10212-a monarchy]10211-the regent of a monarchy , or a sovereign [myself]7141-a sensible man . It would be painful and disagreeable to have to change [one]6769-one ’s manner at a perhaps advanced period of life , and become liable to the unpopular imputation that [you]10208-you had grown arrogant and overbearing . On the contrary , in [my]7141-a sensible man case , whatever [my]7141-a sensible man elevation , there will be no change . [[My]7141-a sensible man brother]2830-my brother , [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]10215-mr. tremaine bertie , acts on a different principle . [He]2830-my brother is [a Sybarite]10216-a sybarite , and has a general contempt for [mankind]786-mankind , certainly for [the mob]10218-the mob and [the middle class]6837-the middle class , but [he]2830-my brother is ‘ [Hail fellow]10220-hail fellow , well met ! ’ with [them]786-mankind all . [He]2830-my brother says it answers at elections ; [I]7141-a sensible man doubt it . [I]7141-a sensible man [myself]7141-a sensible man represent [a popular constituency]2602-a popular constituency , but [I]7141-a sensible man believe [I]7141-a sensible man owe [my]7141-a sensible man success in no slight measure to the manner in which [I]7141-a sensible man gave [my]7141-a sensible man hand when [I]7141-a sensible man permitted it to be touched . As [I]7141-a sensible man say sometimes to [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]10222-mr. tremaine bertie , ‘ [You]10222-mr. tremaine bertie will find this habit of social familiarity embarrassing when [I]7141-a sensible man send [you]10222-mr. tremaine bertie to [St. Petersburg]176-st. petersburg or [Vienna]28-vienna . ’ ”[7141-a sensible man] [Waldershare]641-endymion dined [there]890-there , now [a peer]5749-a peer , though , as [he]641-endymion rejoiced to say , not [a peer of parliament]5750-a peer of parliament . [An Irish peer]7830-an irish peer , with an English constituency , filled , according to [Waldershare]641-endymion , the most enviable of positions . [His]641-endymion rank gave [him]641-endymion social influence , and [his]641-endymion seat in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons that power which all aspire to obtain . [The cynosure of the banquet]5753-the cynosure of the banquet , however , was [a gentleman who had , about a year before , been [the president of [a republic]10210-a republic]10209-the president of a republic for nearly six weeks , and who being [master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric]5757-master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric , highly useful in troubled times , when there is no real business to transact , and where there is [nobody to transact it]5758-nobody to transact it]5754-a gentleman who had , about a year before , been the president of a republic for nearly six weeks , and who being master of a species of rhapsodical rhetoric , highly useful in troubled times , when there is no real business to transact , and where there is nobody to transact it , had disappeared when the treasury was quite empty , and there were no further funds to reward [the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what [they]5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts had previously received in [their]5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts handicrafts]5759-the enthusiastic citizens who had hitherto patriotically maintained order at wages about double in amount to what they had previously received in their handicrafts . This great reputation had been brought over by [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]5760-mr. tremaine bertie , now introducing [him]5760-mr. tremaine bertie into [English political society]5761-english political society . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]5762-mr. tremaine bertie hung upon the accents of [the oracle]734-the oracle , every word of which was intended to be picturesque or profound , and then surveyed [[his]5762-mr. tremaine bertie friends]844-his friends with a glance of appreciating wonder . [Sensible Englishmen]5765-sensible englishmen , like [Endymion]641-endymion and [Trenchard]431-trenchard , looked upon the whole exhibition as [fustian]5766-fustian , and received the revelations with a smile of frigid courtesy . The presence , however , of [this celebrity of six weeks]5767-this celebrity of six weeks gave occasionally a tone of foreign politics to the conversation , and the association of ideas , which , in due course , rules all talk , brought [them]5768-them , among other incidents and instances , to the remarkable career of [King Florestan]353-king florestan . “ And yet [he]353-king florestan has [his]353-king florestan mortifications , ”[7141-a sensible man] said [a sensible man]7141-a sensible man . “ [He]353-king florestan wants [a wife]8145-a wife , and [the princesses of [the world]6658-the world]10224-the princesses of the world will not furnish [him]353-king florestan with one . ”[641-endymion] “ What authority have [you]641-endymion for saying so ? ”[641-endymion] exclaimed [the fiery Waldershare]641-endymion . “ [The princesses of [the world]6658-the world]10224-the princesses of the world would be great fools if [they]10224-the princesses of the world refused [such a man]9050-such a man , but [I]7141-a sensible man know of no authentic instance of such denial . ”[7141-a sensible man] “ Well , it is the common rumour . ”[7141-a sensible man] “ And , therefore , probably a common falsehood . ”[5770-mr. bertie tremaine] “ Were [he]353-king florestan wise , ”[5770-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5770-mr. bertie tremaine , “ [King Florestan]353-king florestan would not marry . Dynasties are unpopular ; especially new ones . The present age is monarchical , but not dynastic . [The king]6628-the king , who is [a man of reach , and who has been pondering such circumstances]10230-a man of reach , and who has been pondering such circumstances all [his]6628-the king life , is probably well aware of this , and will not be such [a fool as to marry]10231-a fool as to marry . ”[431-trenchard] “ How is the monarchy to go on , if there is to be [no successor]10232-no successor ? ”[431-trenchard] inquired [Trenchard]431-trenchard . “ [You]641-endymion would not renew the Polish constitution ? ”[5771-mr. bertie tremaine] “ The Polish constitution , by the by , was not so bad a thing , ”[5771-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5771-mr. bertie tremaine . “ Under it [a distinguished Englishman]10233-a distinguished englishman might have mixed with [the crowned heads of [Europe]6-europe]10234-the crowned heads of europe , as [Sir Philip Sidney]667-sir philip sidney nearly did . But [I]641-endymion was looking to something superior to the Polish constitution , or perhaps any other ; [I]641-endymion was contemplating a monarchy with the principle of adoption . That would give [you]10235-you all the excellence of the Polish constitution , and the order and constancy in which it failed . [It]10236-it would realise the want of the age ; monarchical , not dynastical , institutions , and it would act independent of the passions and intrigues of [the multitude]849-the multitude . The principle of adoption was the secret of the strength and endurance of [Rome]57-rome . It gave [Rome]57-rome alike [the Scipios]668-the scipios and [the Antonines]669-the antonines . ”[641-endymion] “ [A court]10238-a court would be rather dull without [a woman]6794-a woman at its head . ”[5772-mr. bertie tremaine] “ On the contrary , ”[5772-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5772-mr. bertie tremaine . “ It was [Louis Quatorze]670-louis quatorze who made [the court]980-the court ; not [[his]670-louis quatorze queen]10241-his queen . ”[641-endymion] “ Well , ”[641-endymion] said [Waldershare]641-endymion , “ all the same , [I]641-endymion fear [King Florestan]353-king florestan will adopt [no one]6647-no one in [this room]9053-this room , though [he]353-king florestan has [several friends]10244-several friends [here]1520-here , and [I]641-endymion am one ; and [I]641-endymion believe that [he]353-king florestan will marry , and [I]641-endymion can not help fancying that [the partner of this throne]10246-the partner of this throne will not be as insignificant as [[Louis the Fourteenth]671-louis the fourteenth ’s wife]10247-louis the fourteenth ’s wife , or [Catherine of Braganza]672-catherine of braganza . ”[641-endymion] [Jawett]427-jawett dined this day with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5773-mr. bertie tremaine . [He]5773-mr. bertie tremaine was [a frequent guest [there]890-there]5774-a frequent guest there , and still was [the editor of the “ Precursor]10248-the editor of the “ precursor , ”[5773-mr. bertie tremaine] though it sometimes baffled all that lucidity of style for which [he]5773-mr. bertie tremaine was celebrated to reconcile the conduct of the party , of which [the “ Precursor ”]10249-the “ precursor ”[5773-mr. bertie tremaine] was alike [the oracle and organ]5776-the oracle and organ , with the opinions with which [that now well - established journal]5777-that now well - established journal first attempted to direct and illuminate the public mind . It seemed to [the editor]5778-the editor that [the “ Precursor ”[5780-mr. bertie tremaine] dwelt more on the past than became a harbinger of the future]5779-the “ precursor ” dwelt more on the past than became a harbinger of the future . Not that [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5780-mr. bertie tremaine ever for a moment admitted that there was any difficulty in any case . [He]5780-mr. bertie tremaine never permitted any dogmas that [he]5780-mr. bertie tremaine had ever enunciated to be surrendered , however contrary at [their]5781-their first aspect . “ All are but parts of one stupendous whole , ”[7664-the host] and few things were more interesting than the conference in which [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5782-mr. bertie tremaine had to impart [his]5780-mr. bertie tremaine views and instructions to [the master of that lucid style]5783-the master of that lucid style , which had the merit of making everything so very clear when [the master]1333-the master [himself]1333-the master was , as at present , extremely perplexed and confused . [Jawett]427-jawett lingered after [the other guests]4218-the other guests , that [he]427-jawett might have the advantage of consulting [the great leader]9591-the great leader on the course which [he]427-jawett ought to take in advocating a measure which seemed completely at variance with all the principles [they]5787-they had ever upheld . “ [I]7664-the host do not see [your]427-jawett difficulty , ”[7664-the host] wound up [the host]7664-the host . “ [Your]427-jawett case is clear . [You]427-jawett have a principle which will carry [you]427-jawett through everything . That is the charm of a principle . [You]427-jawett have always an answer ready . ”[427-jawett] “ But in this case , ”[427-jawett] somewhat timidly inquired [Mr. Jawett]427-jawett , “ what would be the principle on which [I]5789-mr. bertie tremaine should rest ? ”[5789-mr. bertie tremaine] “ [You]427-jawett must show , ”[5789-mr. bertie tremaine] said [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5789-mr. bertie tremaine , “ that democracy is aristocracy in disguise ; and that aristocracy is democracy in disguise . It will carry [you]427-jawett through everything . ”[427-jawett] [Even Jawett]427-jawett looked a little amazed . “ But”—he[5790-mr. bertie tremaine] was beginning , when [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]5790-mr. bertie tremaine arose . “ Think of what [I]499-lady montfort have said , and if on reflection any doubt or difficulty remain in [your]427-jawett mind , call on [me]499-lady montfort to - morrow before [I]499-lady montfort go to [the House]929-the house . At present , [I]499-lady montfort must pay [my]499-lady montfort respects to [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . [She]580-lady beaumaris is [the only woman [the Tories]1428-the tories can boast of]10251-the only woman the tories can boast of ; but [she]580-lady beaumaris is [a first - rate woman]7532-a first - rate woman , and is a power which [I]499-lady montfort must secure . ”[499-lady montfort] A month had nearly elapsed since [the Montfort]499-lady montfort ball ; the season was over and the session was nearly finished . The pressure of parliamentary life for [those in office]5791-those in office is extreme during this last month , yet [Endymion]641-endymion would have contrived , were it only for a day , to have visited [[his]641-endymion sister]1096-his sister , had [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort much encouraged [his]641-endymion appearance . Strange as it seemed to [him]641-endymion , [she]499-lady montfort did not , but , on the contrary , always assumed that the prorogation of parliament would alone bring [them]5793-them together again . When [he]641-endymion proposed on one occasion to come down for four - and - twenty hours , [she]499-lady montfort absolutely , though with much affection , adjourned the fulfilment of the offer . It seemed that [she]499-lady montfort was not yet quite settled . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort lingered in [London]10-london even after [Goodwood]303-goodwood . [She]499-lady montfort was rather embarrassed , as [she]499-lady montfort told [Endymion]641-endymion , about [her]499-lady montfort future plans . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was at [Princedown]141-princedown , where [she]499-lady montfort wished to join [him]548-lord montfort , but [he]548-lord montfort did not respond to [her]499-lady montfort wishes ; on the contrary , while announcing that [he]548-lord montfort was indisposed , and meant to remain at [Princedown]141-princedown for the summer , [he]548-lord montfort suggested that [she]499-lady montfort should avail [herself]499-lady montfort of the opportunity , and pay a long visit to [[her]499-lady montfort family]8865-her family in [the north]3706-the north . “ [I]499-lady montfort know what [he]548-lord montfort means , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort observed ; “ [he]548-lord montfort wants [the world]6658-the world to believe that [we]10255-our are separated . [He]548-lord montfort can not repudiate [me]466-myra — [he]548-lord montfort is too great [a gentleman]741-a gentleman to do anything coarsely unjust ; but [he]548-lord montfort thinks , by tact and indirect means , [he]548-lord montfort may achieve [our]10255-our virtual separation . [He]548-lord montfort has had this purpose for years , [I]466-myra believe now ever since [our]10255-our marriage , but hitherto [I]466-myra have baffled [him]548-lord montfort . [I]466-myra ought to be with [him]548-lord montfort ; [I]466-myra really believe [he]548-lord montfort is indisposed , [his]548-lord montfort face has become so pale of late ; but were [I]466-myra to persist in going to [Princedown]141-princedown [I]466-myra should only drive [him]548-lord montfort away . [He]548-lord montfort would go off into the night without leaving [his]548-lord montfort address , and something would happen — dreadful or absurd . What [I]466-myra had best do , [I]466-myra think , is this . [You]10257-your are going at last to pay [your]10257-your visit to [[your]10257-your sister]6987-your sister ; [I]466-myra will write to [[my]466-myra lord]7235-my lord and tell [him]7235-my lord that as [he]7235-my lord does not wish [me]466-myra to go to [Princedown]141-princedown , [I]466-myra propose to go to [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle . When the flag is flying at [Montfort]499-lady montfort , [I]466-myra can pay a visit of any length to [[my]466-myra family]7162-my family . It will only be a neighbouring visit from [Montfort]499-lady montfort to [them]7162-my family ; perhaps , too , [they]7162-my family might return it . At any rate , then [they]7162-my family can not say [[my]466-myra lord]7235-my lord and [I]466-myra are separated . [We]10262-we need not live under the same roof , but so long as [I]466-myra live under [[his]7235-my lord roof]10263-his roof [the world]6658-the world considers [us]10262-we united . It is a pity to have to scheme in this manner , and rather degrading , particularly when [one]6769-one might be so happy with [him]7235-my lord . But [you]10266-you know , [[my]466-myra dear]6649-my dear [Endymion]641-endymion , all about [our]10262-we affairs . [[Your]10266-you friend]7039-your friend is not [a very happy woman]10269-a very happy woman , and if not [a very unhappy one]10270-a very unhappy one , it is owing much to [your]10266-you dear friendship , and a little to [my]466-myra own spirit which keeps [me]466-myra up under what is frequent and sometimes bitter mortification . And now adieu ! [I]466-myra suppose [you]10266-you can not be away less than a week . Probably on [your]10266-you return [you]10266-you will find [me]466-myra here . [I]466-myra can not go to [Montfort]499-lady montfort without [his]7235-my lord permission . But [he]7235-my lord will give it . [I]466-myra observe that [he]7235-my lord will always do anything to gain [his]7235-my lord immediate object . [His]7235-my lord immediate object is , that [I]466-myra shall not go to [Princedown]141-princedown , and so [he]7235-my lord will agree that [I]466-myra shall go to [Montfort]499-lady montfort . ”[466-myra] For the first time in [his]5796-his life , [Endymion]641-endymion felt some constraint in the presence of [Myra]466-myra . There was something changed in [her]466-myra manner . No diminution of affection , for [she]466-myra threw [her]466-myra arms around [him]5796-his and pressed [him]5796-his to [her]466-myra heart ; and then [she]466-myra looked at [him]5796-his anxiously , even sadly , and kissed both [his]5796-his eyes , and then [she]466-myra remained for some moments in silence with [her]466-myra face hid on [his]5796-his shoulder . Never since the loss of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort had [she]466-myra seemed so subdued . “ It is a long separation , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra at length said , with a voice and smile equally faint , “ and [you]5796-his must be a little wearied with [your]5796-his travelling . Come and refresh [yourself]5796-his , and then [I]641-endymion will show [you]5796-his [my]641-endymion boudoir [I]641-endymion have made here ; rather pretty , out of nothing . And then [we]10271-we will sit down and have a long talk together , for [I]641-endymion have much to tell [you]5796-his , and [I]641-endymion want [your]5796-his advice . ”[641-endymion] “ [She]10272-she is going to marry [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , ”[466-myra] thought [Endymion]641-endymion ; “ that is clear . ”[466-myra] The boudoir was really pretty , “ made out of nothing ; ”[641-endymion] a gay chintz , some shelves of beautiful books , some fanciful chairs , and a portrait of [Lord Roehampton]499-lady montfort . It was a long interview , very long , and if [one]6769-one could judge by the countenance of [Endymion]641-endymion , when [he]641-endymion quitted the boudoir and hastened to [[his]641-endymion room]1563-his room , of grave import . Sometimes [his]641-endymion face was pale , sometimes scarlet ; the changes were rapid , but the expression was agitated rather than one of gratification . [He]641-endymion sent instantly for [[his]641-endymion servant]2475-his servant , and then penned this telegram to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort : “ [My]499-lady montfort visit here will be short . [I]499-lady montfort am to see [you]499-lady montfort immediately . Nothing must prevent [your]499-lady montfort being at [home]726-home when [I]499-lady montfort call to - morrow , about four o’clock . Most , most important . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well , something has happened at last , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort with a wondering countenance ; “ it is too marvellous . ”[641-endymion] “ [She]2475-his servant goes to [Osborne]304-osborne to - day , ”[641-endymion] continued [Endymion]641-endymion , “ and [I]499-lady montfort suppose after that , in due course , it will be generally known . [I]499-lady montfort should think the formal announcement would be made abroad . It has been kept wonderfully close . [She]2475-his servant wished [you]499-lady montfort to know it first , at least from [her]2475-his servant . [I]499-lady montfort do not think [she]2475-his servant ever hesitated about accepting [him]2475-his servant . There was delay from various causes ; whether there should be a marriage by proxy first in [this country]6657-this country , and other points ; about religion , for example . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Well ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [She]2475-his servant enters [the Catholic Church]305-the catholic church , [the Archbishop of [Tyre]299-tyre]5681-the archbishop of tyre has received [her]2475-his servant . There is no difficulty and no great ceremonies in such matters . [She]2475-his servant was re - baptized , but only by way of precaution . It was not necessary , for [our]10276-our baptism , [you]499-lady montfort know , is recognised by [Rome]57-rome . ”[641-endymion] “ And that was all ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ All , with a first communion and confession . It is all consummated now ; as [you]499-lady montfort say , ‘ It is too wonderful . ’ A first confession , and to [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort , who says life is flat and insipid ! ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort shall write to [her]2475-his servant : [I]499-lady montfort must write to [her]2475-his servant . [I]499-lady montfort wonder if [I]499-lady montfort shall see [her]2475-his servant before [she]2475-his servant departs . ”[499-lady montfort] “ That is certain if [you]499-lady montfort wish it ; [she]2475-his servant wishes it . ”[499-lady montfort] “ And when does [she]2475-his servant go ? And who goes with [her]2475-his servant ? ”[641-endymion] “ [She]2475-his servant will be under [my]641-endymion charge , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ It is fortunate that it should happen at a time when [I]499-lady montfort am free . [I]499-lady montfort am personally to deliver [her]2475-his servant to [the king]6628-the king . [The Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]361-the duke of st. angelo , [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , and [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop accompany [her]2475-his servant , and [Waldershare]641-endymion , at the particular request of [[his]6628-the king Majesty]1229-his majesty . ”[499-lady montfort] “ And [no lady]10280-no lady ? ”[499-lady montfort] “ [She]2475-his servant takes [Adriana]481-adriana with [her]2475-his servant . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [Adriana]481-adriana ! ”[499-lady montfort] repeated [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and a cloud passed over [her]499-lady montfort brow . There was a momentary pause , and then [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said , “ [I]641-endymion wish [she]2475-his servant would take [me]641-endymion . ”[641-endymion] “ That would be delightful , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion , “ and most becoming — to have for [a companion]1219-a companion [the greatest lady of [our]10283-our court]10282-the greatest lady of our court . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [She]2475-his servant will not take [me]499-lady montfort with [her]2475-his servant , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , sorrowfully but decisively , and shaking [her]499-lady montfort head . “ [Dear woman]10284-dear woman ! [I]499-lady montfort loved [her]2475-his servant always , often most when [I]499-lady montfort seemed least affectionate — but there was between [us]10283-our something”—and[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort hesitated . “ Heigho ! [I]466-myra may be [the greatest lady of [our]10283-our court]10282-the greatest lady of our court , but [I]466-myra am [a very unhappy woman]10286-a very unhappy woman , [Endymion]641-endymion , and what annoys and dispirits [me]466-myra most , sometimes quite breaks [me]466-myra down , is that [I]466-myra can not see that [I]466-myra deserve [my]466-myra lot . ”[466-myra] It happened as [Endymion]641-endymion foresaw ; the first announcement came from [abroad]5800-abroad . [King Florestan]353-king florestan suddenly sent a message to [[his]353-king florestan parliament]5801-his parliament , that [[his]353-king florestan Majesty]1229-his majesty was about to present [them]5801-his parliament with [a queen]5586-a queen . [She]5586-a queen was not [the daughter of [a reigning house]5805-a reigning house]5804-the daughter of a reigning house , but [she]5586-a queen came from [the land of freedom and political wisdom]5806-the land of freedom and political wisdom , and from [the purest and most powerful court in [Europe]6-europe]5807-the purest and most powerful court in europe . [[His]353-king florestan subjects]9935-his subjects soon learnt that [she]5586-a queen was the most beautiful of [women]900-women , for the portrait of [the Countess of [Roehampton]130-roehampton]5810-the countess of roehampton , as it were by magic , seemed suddenly to fill every window in [every shop in [the teeming and brilliant capital where [she]5586-a queen was about to reign]5812-the teeming and brilliant capital where she was about to reign]5811-every shop in the teeming and brilliant capital where she was about to reign . It was convenient that these great events should occur when [everybody]6694-everybody was out of [town]6995-town . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort alone remained , [the frequent , if not constant , companion of [the new sovereign]5816-the new sovereign]5815-the frequent , if not constant , companion of the new sovereign . [Berengaria]504-berengaria soon recovered [her]504-berengaria high spirits . There was much to do and prepare in which [her]504-berengaria hints and advice were invaluable . Though [she]504-berengaria was not to have the honour of attending [Myra]466-myra to [[her]504-berengaria new home]5817-her new home , which , considering [[her]504-berengaria high place in [the English court]5819-the english court]5818-her high place in the english court , was perhaps hardly consistent with etiquette , for so [she]504-berengaria now cleverly put it , [she]504-berengaria was to pay [[her]504-berengaria Majesty]3189-her majesty a visit in due time . The momentary despondency that had clouded [her]504-berengaria brilliant countenance had not only disappeared , but [she]504-berengaria had quite forgotten , and certainly would not admit , that [she]504-berengaria was anything but [the most sanguine and energetic of beings]5821-the most sanguine and energetic of beings , and rallied [Endymion]641-endymion unmercifully for [his]641-endymion careworn countenance and too frequent air of depression . The truth is , the great change that was impending was one which might well make [him]641-endymion serious , and sometimes sad . The withdrawal of [a female influence]5822-a female influence , so potent on [his]641-endymion life as that of [[his]641-endymion sister]1096-his sister , was itself a great event . There had been between [them]5824-they from the cradle , which , it may be said , [they]5824-they had shared , a strong and perfect sympathy . [They]5824-they had experienced together vast and strange vicissitudes of life . Though much separated in [his]641-endymion early youth , there had still been a constant interchange of thought and feeling between [them]5824-they . For the last twelve years or so , ever since [Myra]466-myra had become acquainted with [the Neuchatel family]2709-the neuchatel family , [they]5824-they may be said never to have separated — at least [they]5824-they had maintained a constant communication , and generally a personal one . [She]466-myra had in a great degree moulded [his]641-endymion life . [Her]466-myra unfaltering , though often unseen , influence had created [his]641-endymion advancement . [Her]466-myra will was more powerful than [his]641-endymion . [He]641-endymion was more prudent and plastic . [He]641-endymion felt this keenly . [He]641-endymion was conscious that , left to [himself]641-endymion , [he]641-endymion would probably have achieved much less . [He]641-endymion remembered [her]466-myra words when [they]5824-they parted for the first time at [Hurstley]340-hurstley , “ [Women]900-women will be [[your]641-endymion best friends]10288-your best friends in life . ”[641-endymion] And that brought [his]641-endymion thoughts to the only subject on which [they]5824-they had ever differed — [her]466-myra wished - for union between [himself]641-endymion and [Adriana]481-adriana . [He]641-endymion felt [he]641-endymion had crossed [her]466-myra [there]890-there — that [he]641-endymion had prevented the fulfilment of [her]466-myra deeply - matured plans . Perhaps , had that marriage taken place , [she]466-myra would never have quitted [England]7-england . Perhaps ; but was that desirable ? Was it not fitter that [so lofty a spirit]5827-so lofty a spirit should find a seat as exalted as [her]466-myra capacity ? [Myra]466-myra was [a sovereign]2232-a sovereign ! In this age of strange events , not the least strange . No petty cares and griefs must obtrude themselves in such majestic associations . And yet the days at [Hainault]111-hainault were very happy , and the bright visits to [Gaydene]161-gaydene , and [[her]466-myra own pleasant though stately home]5829-her own pleasant though stately home . [His]641-endymion heart was agitated , and [his]641-endymion eyes were often moistened with emotion . [He]641-endymion seemed to think that all the thrones of [Christendom]306-christendom could be no compensation for the loss of [this beloved genius of [his]641-endymion life]5830-this beloved genius of his life , whom [he]641-endymion might never see again . Sometimes , when [he]641-endymion paid [his]641-endymion daily visit to [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [[she]504-berengaria who knew [him]641-endymion by heart , who studied every expression of [his]641-endymion countenance and every tone of [his]641-endymion voice]5831-she who knew him by heart , who studied every expression of his countenance and every tone of his voice , would say to [him]641-endymion , after a few minutes of desultory and feeble conversation , “ [You]641-endymion are thinking of [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister , [Endymion]641-endymion ? ”[499-lady montfort] [He]641-endymion did not reply , but gave a sort of faint mournful smile . “ This separation is a trial , a severe one , and [I]499-lady montfort knew [you]641-endymion would feel it , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [I]499-lady montfort feel it ; [I]499-lady montfort loved [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister , but [she]6987-your sister did not love [me]499-lady montfort . [Nobody that [I]499-lady montfort love]10291-nobody that i love ever does love [me]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Oh ! do not say that , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ It is what [I]499-lady montfort feel . [I]499-lady montfort can not console [you]641-endymion . There is nothing [I]499-lady montfort can do for [you]641-endymion . [My]499-lady montfort friendship , if [you]641-endymion value it , which [I]499-lady montfort will not doubt [you]641-endymion do , [you]641-endymion fully possessed before [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister was [a Queen]5586-a queen . So that goes for nothing . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort must say , [I]499-lady montfort feel sometimes most miserable . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Nonsense , [Endymion]641-endymion ; if anything could annoy [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister more than another , it would be to hear of such feelings on [your]641-endymion part . [I]499-lady montfort must say [she]6987-your sister has courage . [She]6987-your sister has found [her]6987-your sister fitting place . [[Her]6987-your sister brother]919-her brother ought to do the same . [You]641-endymion have a great object in life , at least [you]641-endymion had , but [I]499-lady montfort have no faith in [sentimentalists]10296-sentimentalists . If [I]499-lady montfort had been sentimental , [I]499-lady montfort should have gone into [a convent]10297-a convent long ago . ”[499-lady montfort] “ If to feel is to be sentimental , [I]499-lady montfort can not help it . ”[499-lady montfort] “ All feeling which has no object to attain is morbid and maudlin , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [You]641-endymion say [you]641-endymion are very miserable , and at the same time [you]641-endymion do not know what [you]641-endymion want . Would [you]641-endymion have [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister dethroned ? And if [you]641-endymion would , could [you]641-endymion accomplish [your]641-endymion purpose ? Well , then , what nonsense to think about [her]6987-your sister except to feel proud of [her]6987-your sister elevation , and prouder still that [she]6987-your sister is equal to it ! ”[641-endymion] “ [You]641-endymion always have the best of every argument , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ Of course , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ What [I]641-endymion want [you]641-endymion to do is to exert [yourself]641-endymion . [You]641-endymion have now a strong social position , for [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton tells [me]641-endymion [the Queen]8539-the queen has relinquished to [you]641-endymion [[her]8539-the queen mansion]10300-her mansion and the whole of [her]8539-the queen income , which is no mean one . [You]641-endymion must collect [[your]641-endymion friends]8975-your friends about [you]641-endymion . [[Our]10302-our government]10303-our government is not too strong , [I]641-endymion can tell [you]641-endymion . [We]10302-our must brush up in the recess . What with [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]10304-mr. bertie tremaine and [[his]10304-mr. bertie tremaine friends]844-his friends joining [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists , and [the ultra - Radicals]10307-the ultra - radicals wanting , as [they]10307-the ultra - radicals always do , something impossible , [I]641-endymion see seeds of discomfiture unless they are met with energy . [You]641-endymion stand high , and are well spoken of even by [[our]10302-our opponents]6641-our opponents . Whether [we]10302-our stand or fall , it is a moment for [you]641-endymion to increase [your]641-endymion personal influence . That is the element now to encourage in [your]641-endymion career , because [you]641-endymion are not like [the old fogies in [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet]10309-the old fogies in the cabinet , who , if [they]10309-the old fogies in the cabinet go out , will never enter another again . [You]641-endymion have a future , and though [you]641-endymion may not be [an emperor]10311-an emperor , [you]641-endymion may be what [I]641-endymion esteem more , [prime minister of [this country]6657-this country]10312-prime minister of this country . ”[641-endymion] “ [You]641-endymion are always so sanguine . ”[499-lady montfort] “ Not more sanguine than [[your]641-endymion sister]6987-your sister . Often [we]5833-us have talked of this . [I]5845-i wish [she]6987-your sister were here to help [us]5833-us , but [I]5845-i will do [my]5845-i part . At present let [us]5833-us go to luncheon . ”[5845-i] There was [a splendid royal yacht]5832-a splendid royal yacht , though not one belonging to [[our]5833-us gracious Sovereign]5834-our gracious sovereign , lying in [one of [[Her]5834-our gracious sovereign Majesty]3189-her majesty ’s southern ports]5835-one of her majesty ’s southern ports , and [the yacht]5502-the yacht was convoyed by [a smart frigate]5838-a smart frigate . [The crews]5839-the crews were much ashore , and were very popular , for [they]5839-the crews spent a great deal of money . [Everybody]6694-everybody knew what was the purpose of [[their]6694-everybody bright craft]5841-their bright craft , and [every one]1385-every one was interested in it . [A beautiful Englishwoman]5843-a beautiful englishwoman had been selected to fill a foreign and brilliant throne occupied by [a prince , who had been educated in [[our]5833-us own country]5844-our own country , who ever avowed [his]5845-i sympathies with “ [the inviolate island of [the sage and free]10317-the sage and free]10316-the inviolate island of the sage and free . ”]10315-a prince , who had been educated in our own country , who ever avowed his sympathies with “ the inviolate island of the sage and free . ”[466-myra] So in fact there was some basis for the enthusiasm which was felt on this occasion by [the inhabitants of [Nethampton]307-nethampton]5846-the inhabitants of nethampton . What [every one]1385-every one wanted to know was when [she]5843-a beautiful englishwoman would sail . Ah ! that was a secret that could hardly be kept for the eight - and - forty hours preceding [her]5843-a beautiful englishwoman departure , and therefore , one day , with no formal notice , [all the inhabitants of [Nethampton]307-nethampton]5848-all the inhabitants of nethampton were in gala ; [streets]5849-streets and [ships]5850-ships dressed out with the flags of [all nations]5851-all nations ; the church bells ringing ; and [busy little girls]5852-busy little girls running about with huge bouquets . At the very instant expected , [the special train]5853-the special train was signalled , and drove into [the crimson station]5854-the crimson station amid the thunder of artillery , the blare of trumpets , the beating of drums , and cheers from [thousands]4462-thousands even louder and longer than the voices of the cannon . Leaning on the arm of [[her]5843-a beautiful englishwoman brother]919-her brother , and attended by [the Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat , and [the Honourable [Adriana Neuchatel]481-adriana]5858-the honourable adriana neuchatel , [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius , [the Duke of [St. Angelo]156-st. angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo , [the Archbishop of [Tyre]299-tyre]5681-the archbishop of tyre , and [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare , [the daughter of [William Ferrars]340-hurstley]3384-the daughter of william ferrars , gracious , yet looking as if [she]5843-a beautiful englishwoman were born to empire , received the congratulatory address of [the mayor]5862-the mayor and corporation and [citizens of [Nethampton]307-nethampton]5863-citizens of nethampton , and permitted [her]5843-a beautiful englishwoman hand to be kissed , not only by [his]919-her brother worship , but by [at least two aldermen]5864-at least two aldermen . [They]5865-they were on [the waters]5866-the waters , and [the shores of [Albion]309-albion]5867-the shores of albion , fast fading away , had diminished to a speck . It is a melancholy and tender moment , and [Myra]466-myra was in [[her]466-myra ample and splendid cabin]5868-her ample and splendid cabin and alone . “ It is a trial , ”[466-myra] [she]466-myra felt , “ but all that [I]641-endymion love and value in [this world]6716-this world are in [this vessel]10319-this vessel , ”[641-endymion] and [she]466-myra thought of [Endymion]641-endymion and [Adriana]481-adriana . [The gentlemen]5869-the gentlemen were on [deck]5870-deck , chiefly smoking or reconnoitring [[their]5869-the gentlemen convoy]5871-their convoy through [their]5869-the gentlemen telescopes . “ [I]641-endymion must say , ”[641-endymion] said [Waldershare]641-endymion , “ it was a grand idea of [[our]10320-our kings]10321-our kings making [themselves]10321-our kings [sovereigns of [the sea]9825-the sea]10322-sovereigns of the sea . [The greater portion of [this planet]10325-this planet]10324-the greater portion of this planet is [water]10326-water ; so [we]10320-our at once became a first - rate power . [We]10320-our owe [[our]10320-our navy]10327-our navy entirely to [the Stuarts]674-the stuarts . [King James the Second]675-king james the second was [the true founder and hero of [the British navy]10329-the british navy]10328-the true founder and hero of the british navy . [He]675-king james the second was [the worthy son of [[his]675-king james the second admirable father]10331-his admirable father]10330-the worthy son of his admirable father , [that blessed martyr]10332-that blessed martyr , [the restorer]10333-the restorer at least , if not [the inventor , of ship]10334-the inventor , of ship money ; the most patriotic and popular tax that ever was devised by [man]6751-man . [The Nonconformists]10336-the nonconformists thought [themselves]10336-the nonconformists so wise in resisting it , and [they]10336-the nonconformists have got the naval estimates instead ! ”[481-adriana] The voyage was propitious , the weather delightful , and when [they]5872-their had entered [the southern waters]5873-the southern waters [Waldershare]641-endymion confessed that [he]641-endymion felt the deliciousness of life . If the scene and the impending events , and [their]5872-their own fair thoughts , had not been adequate to interest [them]5872-their , there were ample resources at [their]5872-their command ; [all the ladies]2983-all the ladies were [skilled musicians]5875-skilled musicians , [their]2983-all the ladies concerts commenced at sunset , and the sweetness of [their]2983-all the ladies voices long lingered over [the moonlit waters]5876-the moonlit waters . [Adriana]481-adriana , one evening , bending over the bulwarks of [the yacht]5502-the yacht , was watching the track of phosphoric light , struck into brilliancy from [the dark blue waters]5878-the dark blue waters by the prow of [[their]5872-their rapid vessel]5879-their rapid vessel . “ It is a fascinating sight , [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel , and it seems [one]6769-one might gaze on it for ever . ”[5881-a man who never recurred to the past] “ Ah ! [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare , [you]9732-the archbishop caught [me]481-adriana in a reverie . ”[481-adriana] “ What more sweet ? ”[9732-the archbishop] “ Well , that depends on its subject . To tell the truth , [I]9732-the archbishop was thinking that these lights resembled a little [your]9732-the archbishop conversation ; all the wondrous things [you]9732-the archbishop are always saying or telling [us]5872-their . ”[9732-the archbishop] [The archbishop]9732-the archbishop was [a man who never recurred to the past]5881-a man who never recurred to the past . [One]6769-one could never suppose that [Endymion]641-endymion and [himself]641-endymion had been [companions]6787-companions in [their]5872-their early youth , or , so far as [their]5872-their intercourse was concerned , that there was such a place in [the world]6658-the world as [Hurstley]340-hurstley . One night , however , as [they]5872-their were pacing [the deck]5885-the deck together , [he]9732-the archbishop took the arm of [Endymion]641-endymion , and said , “ [I]641-endymion trace the hand of [Providence]676-providence in every incident of [[your]9732-the archbishop sister]6987-your sister ’s life . What [we]5872-their deemed misfortunes , sorrows , even calamities , were forming a character originally endowed with supreme will , and destined for the highest purposes . There was a moment at [Hurstley]340-hurstley when [I]641-endymion [myself]641-endymion was crushed to [the earth]3404-the earth , and cared not to live ; [vain , short - sighted mortal]10340-vain , short - sighted mortal ! [[Our]5872-their great Master]10341-our great master was at that moment shaping everything to [His]10341-our great master ends , and preparing for the entrance into [His]10341-our great master Church of [a woman who may be , who will be , [I]641-endymion believe , another [St. Helena]677-st. helena]10342-a woman who may be , who will be , i believe , another st. helena . ”[641-endymion] “ [We]5872-their have not spoken of this subject before , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion , “ and [I]9732-the archbishop should not have cared had [our]5872-their silence continued , but [I]9732-the archbishop must now tell [you]10343-you frankly , the secession of [[my]9732-the archbishop sister]7169-my sister from [the Church of [[her]7169-my sister fathers]10346-her fathers]10345-the church of her fathers was to [me]9732-the archbishop by no means a matter of unmixed satisfaction . ”[9732-the archbishop] “ The time will come when [you]10343-you will recognise it as the consummation of a Divine plan , ”[641-endymion] said [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop . “ [I]641-endymion feel great confidence that [[my]641-endymion sister]7169-my sister will never be [the slave of superstition]10348-the slave of superstition , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion . “ [Her]7169-my sister mind is too masculine for that ; [she]7169-my sister will remember that the throne [she]7169-my sister fills has been already once lost by the fatal influence of [the Jesuits]10349-the jesuits . ”[714-his companion] “ The influence of [the Jesuits]678-the jesuits is the influence of Divine truth , ”[714-his companion] said [[his]9732-the archbishop companion]714-his companion . “ And how is it possible for such influence not to prevail ? What [you]10343-you treat as defeats , discomfitures , are events which [you]10343-you do not comprehend . They are incidents all leading to one great end — the triumph of the Church — that is , the triumph of [God]401-god . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]714-his companion will not decide what are great ends ; [I]714-his companion am content to ascertain what is wise conduct . And it would not be wise conduct , in [my]714-his companion opinion , for [the King]6628-the king to rest upon [the Jesuits]678-the jesuits . ”[714-his companion] “ [The Jesuits]678-the jesuits never fell except from conspiracy against [them]678-the jesuits . It is never the public voice that demands [their]678-the jesuits expulsion or the public effort that accomplishes it . It is always the affair of [sovereigns]10351-sovereigns and [statesmen]6758-statesmen , of [politicians]10353-politicians , of [men]1114-men , in short , who feel that there is a power at work , and that power one not favourable to [their]678-the jesuits schemes or objects of government . ”[641-endymion] “ Well , [we]10355-we shall see , ”[641-endymion] said [Endymion]641-endymion ; “ [I]548-lord montfort candidly tell [you]10343-you , [I]548-lord montfort hope [the Jesuits]10349-the jesuits will have as little influence in [[my]548-lord montfort brother - in - law]10357-my brother - in - law ’s kingdom as in [[my]548-lord montfort own country]10358-my own country . ”[548-lord montfort] “ As little ! ”[548-lord montfort] said [Nigel]548-lord montfort , somewhat sarcastically ; “ [I]641-endymion should be almost content if [the holy order in [every country]9298-every country]10359-the holy order in every country had as much influence as [they]10359-the holy order in every country now have in [England]7-england . ”[641-endymion] “ [I]9732-the archbishop think [your]9732-the archbishop Grace exaggerates . ”[9732-the archbishop] “ Before two years are past , ”[9732-the archbishop] said [the archbishop]9732-the archbishop , speaking very slowly , “ [I]8539-the queen foresee that [the Jesuits]678-the jesuits will be privileged in [England]7-england , and the hierarchy of [[our]10361-our Church]8799-our church recognised . ”[8539-the queen] It was a delicious afternoon ; it had been sultry , but the sun had now greatly declined , when [the captain of [the yacht]5502-the yacht]5889-the captain of the yacht came down to announce to [the Queen]8539-the queen that [they]5892-they were in sight of [[her]8539-the queen new country]5893-her new country , and [she]8539-the queen hastened on [deck]5870-deck to behold [the rapidly nearing shore]5895-the rapidly nearing shore . [A squadron of ships of war]5896-a squadron of ships of war had stood out to meet [her]8539-the queen , and in due time the towers and spires of [a beautiful city]5897-a beautiful city appeared , which was [the port of [the capital]3159-the capital]5898-the port of the capital , and [itself almost worthy of being one]5900-itself almost worthy of being one . [A royal barge]5901-a royal barge , propelled by [four - and - twenty rowers]5902-four - and - twenty rowers , and bearing [the lord chamberlain]5903-the lord chamberlain , awaited [the queen]8539-the queen , and the moment [[her]8539-the queen Majesty]3189-her majesty and [the Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat had taken [their]5892-they seats , salutes thundered from [every ship]5907-every ship of war , responded to by [fort]5908-fort and battery ashore . When [they]5896-a squadron of ships of war landed , [they]5896-a squadron of ships of war were conducted by [chief officers of [the court]980-the court]5909-chief officers of the court to [a pavilion which faced the western sky , now glowing like an opal with every shade of the iris , and then becoming of a light green colour varied only by some slight clouds burnished with gold]5911-a pavilion which faced the western sky , now glowing like an opal with every shade of the iris , and then becoming of a light green colour varied only by some slight clouds burnished with gold . [A troop of maidens]5912-a troop of maidens brought flowers as bright as [themselves]5912-a troop of maidens , and then [a company of pages]5913-a company of pages advanced , and kneeling , offered to [the Queen]8539-the queen chocolate in a crystal cup . According to the programme drawn up by [the heralds , and every tittle of it founded on precedents]5915-the heralds , and every tittle of it founded on precedents , [the King]6628-the king and [the royal carriages]5917-the royal carriages were to have met [the travellers]1380-the travellers on [their]5896-a squadron of ships of war arrival at [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis ; but there are feelings which [heralds]5920-heralds do not comprehend , and which defy precedents . Suddenly there was a shout , a loud cheer , and a louder salute . [Some one]10060-some one had arrived unexpectedly . [A young man]6833-a young man , stately but pale , moved through the swiftly receding crowd , alone and unattended , entered [the pavilion]5923-the pavilion , advanced to [the Queen]8539-the queen , kissed [her]8539-the queen hand , and then both [her]8539-the queen cheeks , just murmuring , “ [[My]641-endymion best beloved]10363-my best beloved , this , this indeed is joy . ”[641-endymion] [The capital]3159-the capital was fortified , and [the station]7360-the station was without the walls ; here [the royal carriages]5917-the royal carriages awaited [them]5917-the royal carriages . [The crowd]2894-the crowd was immense ; the ramparts on this occasion were covered with [people]6681-people . It was an almost sultry night , with every star visible , and clear and warm and sweet . As [the royal carriage]5930-the royal carriage crossed the drawbridge and entered the chief gates , [the whole city]5931-the whole city was in an instant suddenly illuminated — in a flash . The architectural lines of [the city]6868-the city walls , and of [every street]5933-every street , were indicated , and along [the ramparts at not distant intervals]5934-the ramparts at not distant intervals were tripods , each crowned with a silver flame , which cast around the radiance of day . [He]6833-a young man held and pressed [her]8539-the queen hand as in silence [she]8539-the queen beheld the wondrous scene . [They]5917-the royal carriages had to make a progress of some miles ; the way was kept throughout by [soldiery]5935-soldiery and [civic guards]5936-civic guards , while beyond [them]5917-the royal carriages was [an infinite population]5937-an infinite population , all cheering and many of [them]5937-an infinite population waving torches . [They]5917-the royal carriages passed through [many streets]5938-many streets , and [squares with marvellous fountains]5939-squares with marvellous fountains , until [they]5917-the royal carriages arrived at [the chief and royal street]5940-the chief and royal street , which has no equal in [the world]6658-the world . [It]5940-the chief and royal street is more than a mile long , never swerving from a straight line , broad , yet [the houses]7408-the houses so elevated that they generally furnish the shade this ardent clime requires . The architecture of [this street]5943-this street is so varied that it never becomes monotonous , [some beautiful church]5944-some beautiful church , or [palace]2575-palace , or [ministerial hotel]5946-ministerial hotel perpetually varying the effect . All the windows were full on this occasion , and even the roofs were crowded . [Every house]5947-every house was covered with tapestry , and the line of [every building]5948-every building was marked out by artificial light . The moon rose , but [she]5949-she was not wanted ; it was as light as day . [They]5917-the royal carriages were considerate enough not to move too rapidly through [this heart of [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis]5950-this heart of the metropolis , and even halted at [some stations]5952-some stations , where bands of music and choirs of [singers]5953-singers welcomed and celebrated [them]5917-the royal carriages . [They]5917-the royal carriages moved on more quickly afterwards , made [their]5917-the royal carriages way through [a pretty suburb]5954-a pretty suburb , and then entered [a park]5955-a park . At the termination of [a long avenue]5956-a long avenue was [the illumined and beautiful palace of [the Prince of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5958-the prince of montserrat]5957-the illumined and beautiful palace of the prince of montserrat [, where [Myra]466-myra was to reside and repose until the momentous morrow , when [King Florestan]353-king florestan was publicly to place on the brow of [his]353-king florestan affianced bride]5959-, where myra was to reside and repose until the momentous morrow , when king florestan was publicly to place on the brow of his affianced bride the crown which to [his]353-king florestan joy [she]466-myra had consented to share . There are very few temperaments that can resist an universal and unceasing festival in [a vast and beautiful metropolis]5960-a vast and beautiful metropolis . It is inebriating , and the most wonderful of all [its]5961-its accidents is how [the population]4415-the population can ever calm and recur to the monotony of ordinary life . When all this happens , too , in [a capital blessed with purple skies , where the moonlight is equal to [our]5964-our sunshine , and where half [the population]4415-the population sleep in the open air and wish for no roof but [the heavens]5966-the heavens]5963-a capital blessed with purple skies , where the moonlight is equal to our sunshine , and where half the population sleep in the open air and wish for no roof but the heavens , existence is a dream of phantasy and perpetual loveliness , and [one]6769-one is at last forced to believe that there is some miraculous and supernatural agency that provides the ever - enduring excitement and ceaseless incidents of grace and beauty . After the great ceremony of the morrow in [the cathedral]5968-the cathedral , and when [Myra]466-myra , kneeling at the altar with [[her]466-myra husband]986-her husband , received , under a canopy of silver brocade , the blessings of [a cardinal]6991-a cardinal and [[her]466-myra people]5971-her people , day followed day with court balls and municipal banquets , state visits to operas , and reviews of [sumptuous troops]5972-sumptuous troops . At length the end of all this pageantry and enthusiasm approached , and amid a blaze of fireworks , [the picturesque population of [this fascinating city]5974-this fascinating city]5973-the picturesque population of this fascinating city tried to return to ordinary feeling and to common sense . If amid this graceful hubbub and [this glittering riot]5975-this glittering riot [any one]1685-any one could have found time to remark the carriage and conduct of [an individual]8856-an individual , one might have observed , and perhaps been surprised at , the change in those of [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel . That air of pensive resignation which distinguished [her]502-miss neuchatel seemed to have vanished . [She]502-miss neuchatel never wore that doleful look for which [she]502-miss neuchatel was too remarkable in [[London]10-london saloons]5978-london saloons , and which marred a countenance favoured by nature and a form intended for gaiety and grace . Perhaps it was the influence of the climate , perhaps the excitement of the scene , perhaps some rapture with the wondrous fortunes of [the friend whom [she]502-miss neuchatel adored]5979-the friend whom she adored , but [Adriana]481-adriana seemed suddenly to sympathise with [everybody]6694-everybody and to appreciate everything ; [her]481-adriana face was radiant , [she]481-adriana was in every dance , and visited [churches]5981-churches and [museums]5982-museums , and [palaces]8202-palaces and [galleries]5984-galleries , with keen delight . With many charms , [the intimate friend of [[their]5986-their sovereign]5987-their sovereign , and [herself]481-adriana known to be noble and immensely rich , [Adriana]481-adriana]5985-the intimate friend of their sovereign , and herself known to be noble and immensely rich , adriana became [the fashion]5988-the fashion , and [a crowd of princes]5989-a crowd of princes were ever watching [her]481-adriana smiles , and sometimes offering [her]481-adriana [their]5989-a crowd of princes sighs . “ [I]502-miss neuchatel think [you]481-adriana enjoy [our]5986-their visit more than [any one of [us]5986-their]10364-any one of us , ”[502-miss neuchatel] said [Endymion]641-endymion to [her]481-adriana one day , with some feeling of surprise . “ Well , [one]6769-one can not mope for ever , ”[502-miss neuchatel] said [Miss Neuchatel]502-miss neuchatel ; “ [I]5990-i have passed [my]5990-i life in thinking of one subject , and [I]5990-i feel now it made [me]5990-i very stupid . ”[5990-i] [Endymion]641-endymion felt embarrassed , and , though generally ready , had no repartee at command . [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare , however , came to [his]673-waldershare relief , and claimed [Adriana]481-adriana for the impending dance . This wondrous marriage was a grand subject for “ [[our]10366-our own correspondents]8272-our own correspondents , ”[428-st. barbe] and [they]5990-i abounded . Among [them]5990-i were [Jawett]427-jawett and [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe hated [Jawett]427-jawett , as indeed [he]428-st. barbe did all [[his]428-st. barbe brethren]5991-his brethren , but [his]428-st. barbe appointment in this instance [he]428-st. barbe denounced as an infamous job . “ Merely to allow [him]428-st. barbe to travel in foreign parts , which [he]428-st. barbe has never done , without a single qualification for [the office]1917-the office ! However , it will ruin [his]428-st. barbe paper , that is some consolation . Fancy sending here [a man who has never used [his]428-st. barbe pen except about those dismal statistics , and what [he]428-st. barbe calls first principles]10369-a man who has never used his pen except about those dismal statistics , and what he calls first principles ! [I]673-waldershare hate [his]428-st. barbe style , so neat and frigid . No colour , [sir]6912-sir . [I]673-waldershare hate [his]428-st. barbe short sentences , like a dog barking ; [we]10371-we want a word - painter here , [sir]6912-sir . [My]673-waldershare description of the wedding sold one hundred and fifty thousand , and it is selling now . If [the proprietors]10373-the proprietors were [gentlemen]7122-gentlemen , [they]10373-the proprietors would have sent [me]673-waldershare an unlimited credit , instead of [their]10373-the proprietors paltry fifty pounds a day and [my]673-waldershare expenses ; but [you]6912-sir never meet [a liberal man now,—no such animal]10375-a liberal man now,—no such animal known . What [I]673-waldershare want [you]6912-sir to do for [me]673-waldershare , [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare , is to get [me]673-waldershare invited to [the Villa Aurea]10376-the villa aurea when [the court]980-the court moves [there]890-there . It will be private life [there]890-there , and that is the article [the British public]10380-the british public want now . [They]10380-the british public are satiated with ceremonies and festivals . [They]10380-the british public want to know what [the royal pair]10381-the royal pair have for dinner when [they]10381-the royal pair are alone , how [they]10381-the royal pair pass [their]10381-the royal pair evenings , and whether [the queen]8539-the queen drives ponies . ”[673-waldershare] “ So far as [I]673-waldershare am concerned , ”[673-waldershare] said [Waldershare]673-waldershare , “ [they]10380-the british public shall remain state secrets . ”[428-st. barbe] “ [I]428-st. barbe have received no special favours here , ”[428-st. barbe] rejoined [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , “ though , with [my]673-waldershare claims , [I]673-waldershare might have counted on the uttermost . However , it is always so . [I]673-waldershare must depend on [my]673-waldershare own resources . [I]673-waldershare have [a retainer]10383-a retainer , [I]673-waldershare can tell [you]673-waldershare , [[my]673-waldershare lord]7235-my lord , from the ‘ Rigdum Funidos , ’ in [my]673-waldershare pocket , and it is in [my]673-waldershare power to keep up such a crackling of jokes and sarcasms that a very different view would soon be entertained in [Europe]6-europe of what is going on here than is now the fashion . [The ‘ Rigdum Funidos ’]10385-the ‘ rigdum funidos ’ is on the breakfast - table of [all England]10386-all england , and sells thousands in [every capital of [the world]6658-the world]10387-every capital of the world . [You]673-waldershare do not appreciate its power ; [you]673-waldershare will now feel it . ”[673-waldershare] “ [I]673-waldershare also am [a subscriber to the ‘ Rigdum Funidos]10389-a subscriber to the ‘ rigdum funidos , ’ ”[673-waldershare] said [Waldershare]673-waldershare , “ and tell [you]673-waldershare frankly , [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , that if [I]428-st. barbe see in its columns the slightest allusion to [any persons]8770-any persons or incident in [this country]6657-this country , [I]428-st. barbe will take care that [you]673-waldershare be instantly consigned to [the galleys]7194-the galleys ; and , this being a liberal government , [I]428-st. barbe can do that without even the ceremony of a primary inquiry . ”[428-st. barbe] “ [You]428-st. barbe do not mean that ? ”[428-st. barbe] said [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ; “ of course , [I]673-waldershare was only jesting . It is not likely that [I]673-waldershare should say or do anything disagreeable to [those whom [I]673-waldershare look upon as [[my]673-waldershare patrons]10394-my patrons]10393-those whom i look upon as my patrons — [I]673-waldershare may say [friends]7075-friends — through life . It makes [me]673-waldershare almost weep when [I]673-waldershare remember [my]673-waldershare early connection with [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , now [an under - secretary of state]5045-an under - secretary of state , and who will mount higher . [I]673-waldershare never had a chance of being [a minister]861-a minister , though [I]673-waldershare suppose [I]673-waldershare am not more incapable than others who get the silver spoon into [their]10393-those whom i look upon as my patrons mouths . And then [[his]425-endymion divine sister]10398-his divine sister ! Quite [an heroic character]10399-an heroic character ! [I]673-waldershare never had [a sister]858-a sister , and so [I]673-waldershare never had even a chance of being nearly related to [royalty]3866-royalty . But so it has been throughout [my]673-waldershare life . No luck , [[my]673-waldershare lord]7235-my lord ; no luck . And then [they]980-the court say [one]6769-one is misanthropical . Hang it ! who can help being misanthropical when [he]425-endymion finds [everybody]6694-everybody getting on in life except [himself]425-endymion ? ”[673-waldershare] [The court]980-the court moved to [[their]980-the court favourite summer residence]5993-their favourite summer residence , [a Palladian palace on [a blue lake]5995-a blue lake]5994-a palladian palace on a blue lake , [its]5994-a palladian palace on a blue lake banks clothed with [forests abounding with every species of game]5996-forests abounding with every species of game , and beyond [them]5996-forests abounding with every species of game [loftier mountains]5997-loftier mountains . [The king]6628-the king was devoted to sport , and [Endymion]425-endymion was always among [[his]6628-the king companions]2146-his companions . [Waldershare]673-waldershare rather attached [himself]673-waldershare to [the ladies]930-the ladies , who made gay parties floating in gondolas , and refreshed [themselves]930-the ladies with picnics in sylvan retreats . It was supposed [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare was [a great admirer of [the Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat , who in return referred to [him]673-waldershare as that “ lovable eccentricity]10405-a great admirer of the princess of montserrat , who in return referred to him as that “ lovable eccentricity . ”[8539-the queen] As the autumn advanced , parties of [guests of high distinction , carefully arranged ,]6002-guests of high distinction , carefully arranged , periodically arrived . Now , there was more ceremony , and every evening the circle was formed , while [the king]6628-the king and [queen]6004-queen exchanged words , and sometimes ideas , with [those who were so fortunate as to be under [their]5996-forests abounding with every species of game roof]6005-those who were so fortunate as to be under their roof . Frequently there were dramatic performances , and sometimes a dance . [The Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat was invaluable in these scenes ; vivacious , imaginative , [a consummate mimic]6007-a consummate mimic , [her]5857-the princess of montserrat countenance , though not beautiful , was full of charm . What was strange , [Adriana]481-adriana took a great fancy to [[her]481-adriana Highness]6008-her highness , and [they]6009-they were seldom separated . The only cloud for [Endymion]425-endymion in this happy life was , that every day the necessity of [his]425-endymion return to [England]7-england was more urgent , and every day the days vanished more quickly . That return to [England]7-england , once counted by weeks , would soon be counted by hours . [He]425-endymion had conferred once or twice with [Waldershare]673-waldershare on the subject , who always turned the conversation ; at last [Endymion]425-endymion reminded [him]425-endymion that the time of [his]425-endymion departure was at hand , and that , originally , it had been agreed [they]6009-they should return together . “ Yes , [[my]8539-the queen dear]6649-my dear [Ferrars]425-endymion , [we]6009-they did so agree , but the agreement was permissive , not compulsory . [My]8539-the queen views are changed . Perhaps [I]8539-the queen shall never return to [England]7-england again ; [I]8539-the queen think of being naturalised [here]1520-here . ”[8539-the queen] [The queen]8539-the queen was depressed at the prospect of being separated from [[her]8539-the queen brother]919-her brother . Sometimes [she]8539-the queen remonstrated with [him]919-her brother for [his]919-her brother devotion to sport which deprived [her]8539-the queen of [his]919-her brother society ; frequently in a morning [she]8539-the queen sent for [him]919-her brother to [[her]8539-the queen boudoir]1245-her boudoir , that [they]6013-they might talk together as in old times . “ [The king]6628-the king has invited [Lord]10409-lord and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris to pay [us]6013-they a visit , and [they]6013-they are coming at once . [I]425-endymion had hoped [the dear Hainaults]679-the dear hainaults might have visited [us]6013-they here . [I]425-endymion think [she]679-the dear hainaults would have liked it . However , [they]6013-they will certainly pass the winter with [us]6013-they . It is some consolation to [me]425-endymion not to lose [Adriana]481-adriana . ”[425-endymion] “ [The greatest]10410-the greatest , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and [she]679-the dear hainaults seems so happy here . [She]679-the dear hainaults seems quite changed . ”[8539-the queen] “ [I]8539-the queen hope [she]679-the dear hainaults is happier , ”[8539-the queen] said [the queen]8539-the queen , “ but [I]8539-the queen trust [she]679-the dear hainaults is not changed . [I]8539-the queen think [her]679-the dear hainaults nearly perfection . So pure , even so exalted a mind , joined with so sweet a temper , [I]8539-the queen have never met . And [she]679-the dear hainaults is very much admired too , [I]8539-the queen can tell [you]10411-you . [The Prince of [Arragon]310-arragon]10412-the prince of arragon would be on [his]10412-the prince of arragon knees to [her]679-the dear hainaults to - morrow , if [she]679-the dear hainaults would only give a single smile . But [she]679-the dear hainaults smiles enough with [the Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat . [I]8539-the queen heard [her]679-the dear hainaults the other day absolutely in uncontrollable laughter . That is a strange friendship ; it amuses [me]8539-the queen . ”[8539-the queen] “ [The princess]10414-the princess has immense resource . ”[8539-the queen] [The queen]8539-the queen suddenly rose from [her]8539-the queen seat ; [her]8539-the queen countenance was disturbed . “ Why do [we]10415-we talk of [her]10414-the princess , or of [any other trifler of [the court]980-the court]10416-any other trifler of the court , when there hangs over [us]10415-we so great a sorrow , [Endymion]425-endymion , as [our]10415-we separation ? [Endymion]425-endymion , [[my]8539-the queen best beloved]10363-my best beloved , ”[8539-the queen] and [she]8539-the queen threw [her]8539-the queen arms round [his]6016-you neck , “ [my]8539-the queen heart ! [my]8539-the queen life ! Is it possible that [you]6016-you can leave [me]8539-the queen , and so miserable as [I]8539-the queen am ? ”[8539-the queen] “ Miserable ! ”[8539-the queen] “ Yes ! miserable when [I]8539-the queen think of [your]6016-you position — and even [my]8539-the queen own . [Mine]8539-the queen own has risen like [a palace]1735-a palace in a dream , and may vanish like one . But that would not be a calamity if [you]6016-you were safe . If [I]8539-the queen quitted [this world]6716-this world to - morrow , where would [you]6016-you be ? It gives [me]8539-the queen sleepless nights and anxious days . If [you]6016-you really loved [me]8539-the queen as [you]6016-you say , [you]6016-you would save [me]8539-the queen this . [I]8539-the queen am haunted with the perpetual thought that all this glittering prosperity will vanish as it did with [[our]10421-our father]10422-our father . God forbid that , under any circumstances , it should lead to such an end — but who knows ? Fate is terribly stern ; ironically just . O [Endymion]425-endymion ! if [you]6016-you really love [me]8539-the queen , [[your]6016-you twin]8958-your twin , half of [your]6016-you blood and life , who have laboured for [you]6016-you so much , and thought for [you]6016-you so much , and prayed for [you]6016-you so much — and yet [I]8539-the queen sometimes feel have done so little — O [Endymion]425-endymion ! [[my]8539-the queen adored]10424-my adored , [my]8539-the queen own Endymion , if [you]6016-you wish to preserve [my]8539-the queen life — if [you]6016-you wish [me]8539-the queen not only to live , but really to be happy as [I]8539-the queen ought to be and could be , but for one dark thought , help [me]8539-the queen , aid [me]8539-the queen , save [me]8539-the queen — [you]6016-you can , and by one single act . ”[8539-the queen] “ One single act ! ”[8539-the queen] “ Yes ! marry [Adriana]481-adriana . ”[6017-i] “ Ah ! ”[6018-you] and [he]6017-i sighed . “ Yes , [Adriana]481-adriana , to whom [[we]10425-we both of [us]10425-we]9001-we both of us owe everything . Were it not for [Adriana]481-adriana , [you]6017-i would not be [here]1520-here , [you]6017-i would be nothing , ”[6017-i] and [she]6018-you whispered some words which made [him]6017-i start , and alternately blush and look pale . “ Is it possible ? ”[6017-i] [he]6017-i exclaimed . “ [[My]6018-you sister]7169-my sister , [[my]6018-you beloved sister]10429-my beloved sister , [I]6018-you have tried to keep [my]6018-you brain cool in many trials . But [I]6018-you feel , as it were , as if life were too much for [me]6018-you . [You]6018-you counsel [me]6018-you to that which [we]10425-we should all repent . ”[6018-you] “ Yes , [I]6017-i know it ; [you]6018-you may for a moment think it a sacrifice , but believe [me]6017-i , that is all phantasy . [I]6017-i know [you]6018-you think [your]6018-you heart belongs to [another]1591-another . [I]6017-i will grant everything , willingly grant everything [you]6018-you could say of [her]7169-my sister . Yes , [I]6017-i admit , [she]7169-my sister is beautiful , [she]7169-my sister has many charms , has been to [you]6018-you [a faithful friend]10431-a faithful friend , [you]6018-you delight in [her]7169-my sister society ; such things have happened before to [many men]9705-many men , to [every man [they]9705-many men say [they]9705-many men happen]10433-every man they say they happen , but that has not prevented [them]9705-many men from being wise , and very happy too . [Your]6018-you present position , if [you]6018-you persist in it , is one most perilous . [You]6018-you have no root in [the country]6643-the country ; but for an accident [you]6018-you could not maintain the public position [you]6018-you have nobly gained . As for the great crowning consummation of [your]6018-you life , which [we]10435-we dreamed over at [unhappy Hurstley]340-hurstley , which [I]6017-i have sometimes dared to prophesy , that must be surrendered . [The country]6643-the country at the best will look upon [you]6018-you only as [a reputable adventurer to be endured , even trusted and supported]10437-a reputable adventurer to be endured , even trusted and supported , in some secondary post , but nothing more . [I]6017-i touch on this , for [I]6017-i see it is useless to speak of [myself]6017-i and [my]6017-i own fate and feelings ; only remember , [Endymion]425-endymion , [I]6017-i have never deceived [you]6018-you . [I]6017-i can not endure any longer this state of affairs . When in a few days [we]10435-we part , [we]10435-we shall never meet again . And all the devotion of [Myra]466-myra will end in [your]6628-the king destroying [her]466-myra . ”[6017-i] “ [My]6628-the king own , [[my]6628-the king beloved]10438-my beloved [Myra]466-myra , do with [me]6628-the king what [you]6018-you like . If — — ”[6628-the king] At this moment there was a gentle tap at the door , and [the king]6628-the king entered . “ [[My]6628-the king angel]10439-my angel , ”[6628-the king] [he]6628-the king said , “ and [you]10439-my angel too , [[my]6042-the captain of the vessel dear]6649-my dear [Endymion]425-endymion . [I]6042-the captain of the vessel have some news from [England]7-england which [I]6042-the captain of the vessel fear may distress [you]10439-my angel . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort is dead . ”[6042-the captain of the vessel] There was ever , when separated , an uninterrupted correspondence between [Berengaria]504-berengaria and [Endymion]425-endymion . [They]6020-they wrote to [each other]916-each other every day , so that when [they]6020-they met again there was no void in [their]6020-they lives and mutual experience , and [each]6022-each was acquainted with almost every feeling and incident that had been proved , or had occurred , since [they]6020-they parted . The startling news , however , communicated by [the king]6628-the king had not previously reached [Endymion]425-endymion , because [he]425-endymion was on the eve of [his]425-endymion return to [England]7-england , and [[his]425-endymion correspondents]6024-his correspondents had been requested to direct [their]6024-his correspondents future letters to [[his]425-endymion residence in [London]10-london]6025-his residence in london . [His]425-endymion voyage [home]726-home was an agitated one , and not sanguine or inspiriting . There was a terrible uncertainty in the future . What were the feelings of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort towards [himself]425-endymion ? Friendly , kind , affectionate , in a certain sense , even devoted , no doubt ; but all consistent with a deep and determined friendship which sought and wished for no return more ardent . But now [she]499-lady montfort was free . Yes , but would [she]499-lady montfort again forfeit [her]499-lady montfort freedom ? And if [she]499-lady montfort did , would it not be to attain some great end , probably the great end of [her]499-lady montfort life ? [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was [a woman of far - reaching ambition]6027-a woman of far - reaching ambition . In a certain degree , [she]499-lady montfort had married to secure [her]499-lady montfort lofty aims ; and yet it was only by [her]499-lady montfort singular energy , and the playfulness and high spirit of [her]499-lady montfort temperament , that the sacrifice had not proved a failure ; [her]499-lady montfort success , however , was limited , for [the ally on who [she]499-lady montfort had counted rarely assisted and never sympathised with [her]499-lady montfort]6028-the ally on who she had counted rarely assisted and never sympathised with her . It was true [she]499-lady montfort admired and even loved [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband ; [her]499-lady montfort vanity , which was not slight , was gratified by [her]499-lady montfort conquest of one whom it had seemed [no one]6647-no one could subdue , and who apparently placed at [her]499-lady montfort feet all the power and magnificence which [she]499-lady montfort appreciated . [Poor Endymion]425-endymion , who loved [her]499-lady montfort passionately , over whom [she]499-lady montfort exercised the influence of a divinity , who would do nothing without consulting [her]499-lady montfort , and [who was moulded , and who wished to be moulded , by]6031-who was moulded , and who wished to be moulded , by [her]499-lady montfort inspiring will , was also [a shrewd man of [the world]6658-the world]6032-a shrewd man of the world , and did not permit [his]425-endymion sentiment to cloud [his]425-endymion perception of life and its doings . [He]425-endymion felt that [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had fallen from a lofty position , and [she]499-lady montfort was not of a temperament that would quietly brook [her]499-lady montfort fate . Instead of being [the mistress of [castles]6035-castles]6034-the mistress of castles and [palaces]8202-palaces , with princely means , and all the splendid accidents of life at [her]499-lady montfort command , [she]499-lady montfort was now [a dowager with a jointure]6037-a dowager with a jointure ! Still young , with [her]499-lady montfort charms unimpaired , heightened even by the maturity of [her]499-lady montfort fascinating qualities , would [she]499-lady montfort endure this ? [She]499-lady montfort might retain [her]499-lady montfort friendship for [one who , as [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister ever impressed upon [him]425-endymion , had no root in [the land]6683-the land]6038-one who , as his sister ever impressed upon him , had no root in the land , and even that friendship , [he]425-endymion felt conscious , must yield much of its entireness and intimacy to the influence of new ties ; but for [their]6041-their lives ever being joined together , as had sometimes been [his]425-endymion wild dreams , [his]425-endymion cheek , though alone , burned with the consciousness of [his]425-endymion folly and self - deception . “ [He]425-endymion is [one of [[our]6041-their rising statesmen]10442-our rising statesmen]10441-one of our rising statesmen , ”[425-endymion] whispered [the captain of [the vessel]4623-the vessel]6042-the captain of the vessel to [a passenger]2283-a passenger , as [Endymion]425-endymion , silent , lonely , and absorbed , walked , as was [his]425-endymion daily custom , the quarterdeck . “ [I]6071-the great authorities daresay [he]425-endymion has a good load on [his]425-endymion mind . Do [you]2283-a passenger know , [I]6071-the great authorities would sooner be [a captain of [a ship]10444-a ship]10443-a captain of a ship than [a minister of state]1927-a minister of state ? ”[6071-the great authorities] [Poor Endymion]425-endymion ! Yes , [he]425-endymion bore [his]425-endymion burthen , but it was not secrets of state that overwhelmed [him]425-endymion . If [his]425-endymion mind for a moment quitted the contemplation of [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , it was only to encounter the recollection of a heart - rending separation from [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , and [his]425-endymion strange and now perplexing relations with [Adriana]481-adriana . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had passed the summer , as [he]548-lord montfort had announced , at [Princedown]141-princedown , and alone ; that is to say , without [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort wrote to [him]548-lord montfort frequently , and if [she]499-lady montfort omitted doing so for a longer interval than usual , [he]548-lord montfort would indite to [her]499-lady montfort a little note , always courteous , sometimes even almost kind , reminding [her]499-lady montfort that [her]499-lady montfort letters amused [him]548-lord montfort , and that of late they had been rarer than [he]548-lord montfort wished . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort [herself]499-lady montfort made [Montfort]499-lady montfort Castle [[her]499-lady montfort home]6046-her home , paying sometimes a visit to [[her]499-lady montfort family]8865-her family in [the neighbourhood]3563-the neighbourhood , and sometimes receiving [them]8865-her family and [other guests]4234-other guests . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort [himself]548-lord montfort did not live in absolute solitude . [He]548-lord montfort had [society]1025-society always at command . [He]548-lord montfort always had a court about [him]548-lord montfort ; equerries , and [secretaries]6051-secretaries , and [doctors]3594-doctors , and [odd and amusing men whom [they]6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown found out for [him]548-lord montfort , and who were well pleased to find [themselves]6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown in [[his]548-lord montfort beautiful and magnificent Princedown]6054-his beautiful and magnificent princedown]6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown , wandering in [woods and parks]6055-woods and parks and pleasaunces , devouring [his]548-lord montfort choice entrees , and quaffing [his]548-lord montfort curious wines . Sometimes [he]548-lord montfort dined with [them]6053-odd and amusing men whom they found out for him , and who were well pleased to find themselves in his beautiful and magnificent princedown , sometimes [a few]6056-a few dined with [him]548-lord montfort , sometimes [he]548-lord montfort was not seen for weeks ; but whether [he]548-lord montfort were visible or not , [he]548-lord montfort was the subject of constant thought and conversation by all under [his]548-lord montfort roof . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort , it may be remembered , was [a great fisherman]1519-a great fisherman . It was the only sport which retained a hold upon [him]548-lord montfort . The solitude , the charming scenery , and the requisite skill , combined to please [him]548-lord montfort . [He]548-lord montfort had a love for nature , and [he]548-lord montfort gratified it in this pursuit . [[His]548-lord montfort domain]1323-his domain abounded in [those bright chalky streams which the trout love]6059-those bright chalky streams which the trout love . [He]548-lord montfort liked to watch the moor - hens , too , and especially [a kingfisher]6060-a kingfisher . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort came [home]726-home late one day after much wading . It had been a fine day for [anglers]6062-anglers , soft and not too bright , and [he]548-lord montfort had been tempted to remain long in [the water]6063-the water . [He]548-lord montfort drove [home]726-home rapidly , but it was in [an open carriage]6065-an open carriage , and when the sun set there was a cold autumnal breeze . [He]548-lord montfort complained at night , and said [he]548-lord montfort had been chilled . There was always [a doctor under the roof]6066-a doctor under the roof , who felt [[his]548-lord montfort patient]2357-his patient ’s pulse , ordered the usual remedies , and encouraged [him]548-lord montfort . [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort passed a bad night , and [[his]548-lord montfort physician]6068-his physician in the morning found fever , and feared there were symptoms of pleurisy . [He]548-lord montfort prescribed accordingly , but summoned from [town]6995-town [two great authorities]6070-two great authorities . [The great authorities]6071-the great authorities did not arrive until the next day . [They]6071-the great authorities approved of everything that had been done , but shook [their]6071-the great authorities heads . “ No immediate danger , but serious . ”[548-lord montfort] Four - and - twenty hours afterwards [they]6071-the great authorities inquired of [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort whether [they]6071-the great authorities should send for [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife . “ On no account whatever , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort replied . “ [My]548-lord montfort orders on this head are absolute . ”[548-lord montfort] Nevertheless , [they]6071-the great authorities did send for [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , and as there was even then a telegraph to the north , [Berengaria]504-berengaria , who departed from [[her]504-berengaria castle]4212-her castle instantly , and travelled all night , arrived in eight - and - forty hours at [Princedown]141-princedown . The state of [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort then was critical . It was broken to [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort that [[his]548-lord montfort wife]1261-his wife had arrived . “ [I]548-lord montfort perceive then , ”[548-lord montfort] [he]548-lord montfort replied , “ that [I]141-princedown am going to die , because [I]141-princedown am disobeyed . ”[141-princedown] These were the last words [he]548-lord montfort uttered . [He]548-lord montfort turned in [his]548-lord montfort bed as it were to conceal [his]548-lord montfort countenance , and expired without a sigh or sound . There was not [a single person at [Princedown]141-princedown in whom [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort could confide]6075-a single person at princedown in whom lady montfort could confide . [She]499-lady montfort had summoned [the family solicitor]6076-the family solicitor , but [he]6076-the family solicitor could not arrive until the next day , and until [he]6076-the family solicitor came [she]499-lady montfort insisted that none of [[her]499-lady montfort late lord]6077-her late lord ’s papers should be touched . [She]499-lady montfort at first thought [he]6076-the family solicitor had made a will , because otherwise all [his]6076-the family solicitor property would go to [[his]6076-the family solicitor cousin]4350-his cousin , whom [he]6076-the family solicitor particularly hated , and yet on reflection [she]499-lady montfort could hardly fancy [his]6076-the family solicitor making a will . It was a trouble to [him]6076-the family solicitor — a disagreeable trouble ; and there was nobody [she]499-lady montfort knew whom [he]6076-the family solicitor would care to benefit . [He]6076-the family solicitor was [not [a man who would leave anything to [hospitals and charities]6081-hospitals and charities]6080-a man who would leave anything to hospitals and charities . Therefore , on the whole , [she]499-lady montfort arrived at the conclusion [he]6076-the family solicitor had not made a will , though [all the guests at [Princedown]141-princedown]6082-all the guests at princedown]6079-not a man who would leave anything to hospitals and charities . therefore , on the whole , she arrived at the conclusion he had not made a will , though all the guests at princedown were of a different opinion , and [each]6022-each was calculating the amount of [his]6076-the family solicitor own legacy . At last [the lawyer]6084-the lawyer arrived , and [he]6084-the lawyer brought the will with [him]6084-the lawyer . It was very short , and not very recent . Everything [he]6076-the family solicitor had in [the world]6658-the world except [the settled estates]6086-the settled estates , [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle and [Montfort House]180-montfort house , [he]6076-the family solicitor bequeathed to [[his]6076-the family solicitor wife]1261-his wife . It was a vast inheritance ; not only [Princedown]141-princedown , but great accumulations of personal property , for [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was fond of amassing , and admired the sweet simplicity of the three per cents . When [Endymion]425-endymion arrived in [London]10-london [he]425-endymion found among [his]425-endymion letters two brief notes from [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; one hurriedly written at [Montfort Castle]200-montfort castle at the moment of [her]499-lady montfort departure , and another from [Princedown]141-princedown , with these words only , “ All is over . ”[6108-the foreign minister] More than a week had elapsed since the last was written , and [he]425-endymion had already learnt from the newspapers that the funeral had taken place . It was a painful but still necessary duty to fulfil , to write to [her]1261-his wife , which [he]425-endymion did , but [he]425-endymion received no answer to [his]425-endymion letter of sympathy , and to a certain degree , of condolence . Time flew on , but [he]425-endymion could not venture to write again , and without any absolute cause for [his]425-endymion discomfort , [he]425-endymion felt harassed and unhappy . [He]425-endymion had been so accustomed all [his]425-endymion life to exist under the genial influence of [women]900-women that [his]425-endymion present days seemed lone and dark . [[His]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister and [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [two of the most gifted and charming beings in [the world]6658-the world]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world , had seemed to agree that [their]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world first duty had ever been to sympathise with [his]425-endymion fortunes and to aid [them]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world . Even [his]425-endymion correspondence with [Myra]466-myra was changed . There was a tone of constraint in [their]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world communications ; perhaps it was the great alteration in [her]466-myra position that occasioned it ? [His]425-endymion heart assured [him]425-endymion that such was not the case . [He]425-endymion felt deeply and acutely what was the cause . The subject most interesting to both of [them]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world could not be touched on . And then [he]425-endymion thought of [Adriana]481-adriana , and contrasted [[his]425-endymion dull and solitary home in [Hill Street]19-hill street]6092-his dull and solitary home in hill street with what it might have been , graced by [her]481-adriana presence , animated by [her]481-adriana devotion , and softened by the sweetness of [her]481-adriana temper . [Endymion]425-endymion began to feel that the run of [his]425-endymion good fortune was dried . [[His]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister , when [he]425-endymion had a trouble , would never hear of this ; [she]1096-his sister always held that the misery and calamities of [their]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world early years had exhausted the influence of [their]6090-two of the most gifted and charming beings in the world evil stars , and apparently [she]1096-his sister had been right , and perhaps [she]1096-his sister would have always been right had [he]425-endymion not been perverse , and thwarted [her]1096-his sister in the most important circumstances of [his]425-endymion life . In this state of mind , there was nothing for [him]425-endymion to do but to plunge into business ; and affairs of state are a cure for many cares and sorrows . What are [our]6094-our petty annoyances and griefs when [we]6094-our have to guard the fortunes and the honour of [a nation]6664-a nation ? The November cabinets had commenced , and this brought [all the chiefs]6096-all the chiefs to [town]6995-town , [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton among [them]6096-all the chiefs ; and [his]425-endymion society was always a great pleasure to [Endymion]425-endymion ; the only social pleasure now left to [him]425-endymion was a little dinner at [[Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton ’s]6098-mr. wilton ’s , and little dinners [there]890-there abounded . [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton knew [all the persons that [he]326-mr. wilton was always thinking about]6100-all the persons that he was always thinking about , but whom , it might be noticed , [they]6100-all the persons that he was always thinking about seemed to agree now rarely to mention . As for the rest , there was [nobody to call upon in the delightful hours between official duties and dinner]6101-nobody to call upon in the delightful hours between official duties and dinner . No [Lady Roehampton]499-lady montfort now , [no brilliant Berengaria]504-berengaria , and not even [the gentle Imogene]420-imogene with [her]420-imogene welcome smile . [He]326-mr. wilton looked in at [the Coventry Club]6102-the coventry club , a club of fashion , and also much frequented by [diplomatists]2736-diplomatists . There were [a good many persons]6104-a good many persons [there]890-there , and [a foreign minister]6106-a foreign minister immediately buttonholed [the Under - Secretary of State]9634-the under - secretary of state . “ [I]6108-the foreign minister called at [the Foreign Office]7061-the foreign office to - day , ”[6108-the foreign minister] said [the foreign minister]6108-the foreign minister . “ [I]425-endymion assure [you]326-mr. wilton it is very pressing . ”[425-endymion] “ [I]425-endymion had [the American]10447-the american with [me]425-endymion , ”[425-endymion] said [Endymion]425-endymion , “ and [he]10447-the american is very lengthy . However , as to [your]326-mr. wilton business , [I]680-mr. ormsby think [we]6109-we might talk it over here , and perhaps settle it . ”[680-mr. ormsby] And so [they]6109-we left [the room]943-the room together . “ [I]681-mr. cassilis wonder what is going to happen to [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman , ”[681-mr. cassilis] said [Mr. Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby , glancing at [Endymion]425-endymion , and speaking to [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis . “ Why ? ”[681-mr. cassilis] replied [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis , “ is anything up ? ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ Will [he]1654-that gentleman marry [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ? ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ Poh ! ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis . “ [You]680-mr. ormsby may poh ! ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Mr. Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby , “ but [he]1654-that gentleman was a great favourite . ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort will never marry . [She]499-lady montfort had always a poodle , and always will have . [She]499-lady montfort was never so liee with [Ferrars]425-endymion as with [the Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll , and [half a dozen others]10450-half a dozen others . [She]499-lady montfort must have [a slave]2901-a slave . ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ [A very good mistress with thirty thousand a year]10452-a very good mistress with thirty thousand a year . ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ [She]499-lady montfort has not that , ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis doubtingly . “ What do [you]680-mr. ormsby put [Princedown]141-princedown at ? ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Mr. Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby . “ That [I]680-mr. ormsby can tell [you]680-mr. ormsby to [a T]10453-a t , ”[680-mr. ormsby] replied [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis , “ for it was offered to [me]680-mr. ormsby when [old Rambrooke]682-old rambrooke died . [You]680-mr. ormsby will never get twelve thousand a year out of it . ”[680-mr. ormsby] “ Well , [I]680-mr. ormsby will answer for half a million consols , ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby , “ for [[my]680-mr. ormsby lawyer]10454-my lawyer , when [he]10454-my lawyer made a little investment for [me]680-mr. ormsby the other day , saw the entry [himself]10454-my lawyer in the bank - books ; [our]10455-our names are very near , [you]680-mr. ormsby know — [M]683-m , and O. Then there is [her]10456-her jointure , something like ten thousand a year . ”[680-mr. ormsby] “ No , no ; not seven . ”[680-mr. ormsby] “ Well , that would do . ”[680-mr. ormsby] “ And what is the amount of [your]680-mr. ormsby little investment in consols altogether , [Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby ? ”[680-mr. ormsby] “ Well , [I]680-mr. ormsby believe [I]680-mr. ormsby top [Montfort]499-lady montfort , ”[680-mr. ormsby] said [Mr. Ormsby]680-mr. ormsby with a complacent smile , “ but then [you]680-mr. ormsby know , [I]681-mr. cassilis am not a swell like [you]680-mr. ormsby ; [I]681-mr. cassilis have [no land]10457-no land . ”[681-mr. cassilis] “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , thirty thousand a year , ”[681-mr. cassilis] said [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis musingly . “ [She]499-lady montfort is only thirty . [She]499-lady montfort is [a woman who will set the [Thames]85-the thames]10458-a woman who will set the thames on fire , but [she]499-lady montfort will never marry . Do [you]680-mr. ormsby dine to - day , by any chance , with [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton ? ”[499-lady montfort] When [Endymion]425-endymion returned [home]726-home this evening , [he]425-endymion found a letter from [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . It was a month since [he]425-endymion had written to [her]499-lady montfort . [He]425-endymion was so nervous that [he]425-endymion absolutely for a moment could not break the seal , and the palpitation of [his]425-endymion heart was almost overpowering . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort thanked [him]425-endymion for [his]425-endymion kind letter , which [she]499-lady montfort ought to have acknowledged before , but [she]499-lady montfort had been very busy — indeed , quite overwhelmed with affairs . [She]499-lady montfort wished to see [him]425-endymion , but was sorry [she]499-lady montfort could not ask [him]425-endymion to come down to [Princedown]141-princedown , as [she]499-lady montfort was living in complete retirement , only [[her]499-lady montfort aunt]6112-her aunt with [her]499-lady montfort , [Lady Gertrude]684-lady gertrude , whom , [she]499-lady montfort believed , [he]425-endymion knew . [He]425-endymion was aware , probably , how good [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort had been to [her]499-lady montfort . Sincerely [she]499-lady montfort could say , nothing could have been more unexpected . If [she]499-lady montfort could have seen [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband before the fatal moment , it would have been a consolation to [her]499-lady montfort . [He]425-endymion had always been kind to [Endymion]425-endymion ; [she]499-lady montfort really believed sometimes that [Lord Montfort]548-lord montfort was even a little attached to [him]425-endymion . [She]499-lady montfort should like [Endymion]425-endymion to have some souvenir of [[her]499-lady montfort late husband]10031-her late husband . Would [he]425-endymion choose something , or would [he]425-endymion leave it to [her]499-lady montfort ? [One]6769-one would rather agree , from the tone of this letter , that [Mr. Cassilis]681-mr. cassilis knew what [he]425-endymion was talking about . It fell rather odd on [Endymion]425-endymion ’s heart , and [he]425-endymion passed a night of some disquietude ; not one of those nights , exactly , when [we]6116-we feel that the end of [the world]6658-the world has at length arrived , and that [we]6116-we are [the first victim]6118-the first victim , but a night when [you]6119-you slumber rather than sleep , and wake with the consciousness of some indefinable chagrin . This was a dull Christmas for [Endymion Ferrars]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion passed it , as [he]425-endymion had passed [others]728-others , at [Gaydene]161-gaydene , but what a contrast to the old assemblies there ! Every source of excitement that could make existence absolutely fascinating seemed then to unite in [his]425-endymion happy fate . Entrancing love and the very romance of domestic affection , and friendships of honour and happiness , and all the charms of [an accomplished society]6121-an accomplished society , and the feeling of a noble future , and the present and urgent interest in national affairs — all gone , except some ambition which might tend to consequences not more successful than those that had ultimately visited [[his]425-endymion house]7663-his house with irreparable calamity . The meeting of parliament was a great relief to [Endymion]425-endymion . Besides [[his]425-endymion office]6810-his office , [he]425-endymion had now [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons to occupy [him]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion was never absent from [[his]425-endymion place]3739-his place ; no little runnings up to [Montfort House]180-montfort house or [Hill Street]19-hill street just to tell [them]6126-them the authentic news , or snatch a hasty repast with furtive delight , with [persons still more delightful , and flattering one]6127-persons still more delightful , and flattering one ’s self all the time that , so far as absence was concerned , the fleetness of [one]6769-one ’s gifted brougham horse really made it no difference between [Mayfair]96-mayfair and [Bellamy ’s]2414-bellamy ’s . [Endymion]425-endymion had replied , but not very quickly , to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s letter , and [he]425-endymion had heard from [her]499-lady montfort again , but [her]499-lady montfort letter requiring no reply , the correspondence had dropped . It was the beginning of [March]68-march when [she]499-lady montfort wrote to [him]425-endymion to say , that [she]499-lady montfort was obliged to come to [town]6995-town to see [[her]499-lady montfort lawyer]6131-her lawyer and transact some business ; that [she]499-lady montfort would be “ at [[papa]6966-papa ’s in [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square]10460-papa ’s in grosvenor square , ”[1560-the servant] though [the house]929-the house was shut up , on a certain day , that [she]499-lady montfort much wished to see [Endymion]425-endymion , and begged [him]425-endymion to call on [her]499-lady montfort . It was a trying moment when about noon [he]425-endymion lifted the knocker to [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square . The door was not opened rapidly , and the delay made [him]425-endymion more nervous . [He]425-endymion almost wished the door would never open . [He]425-endymion was shown into [a small back room on [the ground floor]7033-the ground floor in which was a bookcase , and which chamber , in the language of [Grosvenor Square]35-grosvenor square]6133-a small back room on the ground floor in which was a bookcase , and which chamber , in the language of grosvenor square , is called [a library]2510-a library . “ [[Her]499-lady montfort ladyship]5070-her ladyship will see [you]425-endymion presently , ”[499-lady montfort] said [the servant]1560-the servant , who had come up from [Princedown]141-princedown . [Endymion]425-endymion was standing before the fire , and as nervous as [a man]807-a man could well be . [He]425-endymion sighed , and [he]425-endymion sighed more than once . [His]425-endymion breathing was oppressed ; [he]425-endymion felt that life was too short to permit [us]6138-us to experience such scenes and situations . [He]425-endymion heard the lock of the door move , and it required all [his]425-endymion manliness to endure it . [She]6139-i entered ; [she]6139-i was in weeds , but they became [her]6139-i admirably ; [her]6139-i countenance was grave and apparently with an effort to command it . [She]6139-i did not move hurriedly , but held out both [her]6139-i hands to [Endymion]425-endymion and retained [his]425-endymion , and all without speaking . [Her]6139-i lips then seemed to move , when , rather suddenly , withdrawing [her]6139-i right hand , and placing it on [his]425-endymion shoulder and burying [her]6139-i face in [her]6139-i arm , [she]6139-i wept . [He]425-endymion led [her]6139-i soothingly to a seat , and took a chair by [her]6139-i side . Not a word had yet been spoken by [either of [them]6141-them]6140-either of them ; only a murmur of sympathy on the part of [Endymion]425-endymion . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort spoke first . “ [I]6139-i am weaker than [I]6139-i thought , but it is a great trial . ”[6139-i] And then [she]6139-i said how sorry [she]6139-i was , that [she]6139-i could not receive [him]425-endymion at [Princedown]141-princedown ; but [she]6139-i thought it best that [he]425-endymion should not go [there]890-there . “ [I]6139-i have a great deal of business to transact — [you]10462-you would not believe how much . [I]6139-i do not dislike it , it occupies [me]6139-i , it employs [my]6139-i mind . [I]6139-i have led so active a life , that solitude is rather too much for [me]6139-i . Among other business , [I]6139-i must buy [a town house]10463-a town house , and that is the most difficult of all affairs . There never was so great [a city]1965-a city with [such small houses]10465-such small houses . [I]6139-i shall feel the loss of [Montfort House]180-montfort house , though [I]6139-i never used [it]180-montfort house half so much as [I]6139-i wished . [I]6139-i want [a mansion]10002-a mansion ; [I]6139-i should think [you]10462-you could help [me]6139-i in this . When [I]6139-i return to society , [I]6139-i mean to receive . There must be [therefore good reception rooms]10467-therefore good reception rooms ; if possible , more than good . And now let [us]10468-us talk about [[our]10468-us friends]6653-our friends . Tell [me]6139-i all about [[your]10462-you royal sister]10470-your royal sister , and this new marriage ; it rather surprised [me]6139-i , but [I]6139-i think it excellent . Ah ! [you]10462-you can keep a secret , but [you]10462-you see it is no use having a secret with [me]6139-i . Even in solitude everything reaches [me]6139-i . ”[6139-i] “ [I]6139-i assure [you]10462-you most seriously , that [I]6139-i can annex no meaning to what [you]10462-you are saying . ”[6139-i] “ Then [I]6139-i can hardly think it true ; and yet it came from high authority , and it was not told [me]6139-i as a real secret . ”[6139-i] “ A marriage , and whose ? ”[6139-i] “ [Miss Neuchatel’s,—Adriana]686-miss neuchatel’s,—adriana . ”[425-endymion] “ And to whom ? ”[425-endymion] inquired [Endymion]425-endymion , changing colour . “ To [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare . ”[6139-i] “ To [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare ! ”[6139-i] “ And has not [[your]10462-you sister]6987-your sister mentioned it to [you]10462-you ? ”[425-endymion] “ Not a word ; it can not be true . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]499-lady montfort will give to [you]10462-you [my]499-lady montfort authority , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ Though [I]6147-her came here in the twilight of [a hired brougham]10472-a hired brougham , and with a veil , [I]6147-her was caught before [I]6147-her could enter [the house]929-the house by , of [all people in [the world]6658-the world]10474-all people in the world , [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney . And [she]410-mrs. rodney told [me]6147-her this in what [she]410-mrs. rodney called ‘ real confidence , ’ and it was announced to [her]410-mrs. rodney in a letter from [[her]410-mrs. rodney sister]1871-her sister , [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . [They]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends seem all delighted with the match . ”[6147-her] The marriage of [Adriana]481-adriana was not an event calculated to calm the uneasy and dissatisfied temperament of [Endymion]425-endymion . The past rendered it impossible that this announcement should not in some degree affect [him]425-endymion . Then the silence of [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister on such a subject was too significant ; the silence even of [Waldershare]673-waldershare . Somehow or other , it seemed that [all these once dear and [devoted friends]9157-devoted friends]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends stood in different relations to [him]425-endymion and to each other from what [they]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends once filled . [They]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends had become more near and intimate together , but [he]425-endymion seemed without the pale ; [he]425-endymion , that [Endymion]425-endymion , who once seemed the prime object , if not the centre , of all [their]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends thoughts and sentiment . And why was this ? What was the influence that had swayed [him]425-endymion to a line contrary to what was once [their]6144-all these once dear and devoted friends hopes and affections ? Had [he]425-endymion [an evil genius]6146-an evil genius ? And was it [she]6147-her ? Horrible thought ! The interview with [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort had been deeply interesting — had for a moment restored [him]425-endymion to [himself]425-endymion . Had it not been for this news , [he]425-endymion might have returned [home]726-home , soothed , gratified , even again indulging in dreams . But this news had made [him]425-endymion ponder ; had made [him]425-endymion feel what [he]425-endymion had lost , and forced [him]425-endymion to ask [himself]425-endymion what [he]425-endymion had gained . There was one thing [he]425-endymion had gained , and that was the privilege of calling on [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort the next day . That was a fact that sometimes dissipated all the shadows . Under the immediate influence of [her]6147-her presence , [he]425-endymion became spell - bound as of yore , and in the intoxication of [her]6147-her beauty , the brightness of [her]6147-her mind , and [her]6147-her ineffable attraction , [he]425-endymion felt [he]425-endymion would be content with any lot , provided [he]425-endymion might retain [her]6147-her kind thoughts and pass much of [his]425-endymion life in [her]6147-her society . [She]6147-her was only staying three or four days in [town]6995-town , and was much engaged in the mornings ; but [Endymion]425-endymion called on [her]6147-her every afternoon , and sate talking with [her]6147-her till dinner - time , and [they]6150-they both dined very late . As [he]425-endymion really on personal and domestic affairs never could have any reserve with [her]6147-her , [he]425-endymion told [her]6147-her , in that complete confidence in which [they]6150-they always indulged , of the extraordinary revelation which [[his]425-endymion sister]1096-his sister had made to [him]425-endymion about the parliamentary qualification . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was deeply interested in this ; [she]6147-her was even agitated , and looked very grave . “ [I]6147-her am sorry , ”[6147-her] [she]6147-her said , “ [we]6150-they know this . Things can not remain now as they are . [You]425-endymion can not return the money , that would be churlish ; besides , [you]425-endymion can not return all the advantages which it gained for [you]425-endymion , and they must certainly be considered part of the gift , and the most precious ; and then , too , it would betray what [[your]425-endymion sister]6987-your sister rightly called a ‘ sacred confidence . ’ And yet something must be done — [you]425-endymion must let [me]6147-her think . Do not mention it again . ”[6147-her] And then [they]6150-they talked a little of public affairs . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort saw [no one]6647-no one , and heard from [no one]6647-no one now ; but judging from the journals , [she]6147-her thought the position of [the government]818-the government feeble . “ There can not be [a Protectionist government]10478-a protectionist government , ”[6147-her] [she]6147-her said ; “ and yet that is the only [parliamentary party of importance]10479-parliamentary party of importance . Things will go on till some blow , and perhaps a slight one , will upset [you]425-endymion all . And then who is to succeed ? [I]425-endymion think [some queer melange]10480-some queer melange got up perhaps by [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]10481-mr. bertie tremaine . ”[425-endymion] The last day came . [She]6147-her parted from [Endymion]425-endymion with kindness , but not with tenderness . [He]425-endymion was choking with emotion , and tried to imitate [her]6147-her calmness . “ Am [I]6147-her to write to [you]6147-her ? ”[6147-her] [he]425-endymion asked in a faltering voice . “ Of course [you]425-endymion are , ”[6147-her] [she]6147-her said , “ every day , and tell [me]481-adriana all the news . ”[481-adriana] [The Hainaults]679-the dear hainaults , and [the Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris , and [Waldershare]673-waldershare , did not return to [England]7-england until some time after Easter . The marriage was to take place in June — [Endymion]425-endymion was to be [[Waldershare]673-waldershare ’s best man]6155-waldershare ’s best man . There were many festivities , and [he]425-endymion was looked upon as [an indispensable guest]6156-an indispensable guest in all . [Adriana]481-adriana received [his]425-endymion congratulations with animation , but with affection . [She]481-adriana thanked [him]425-endymion for a bracelet which [he]425-endymion had presented to [her]481-adriana ; “ [I]481-adriana value it more , ”[481-adriana] [she]481-adriana said , “ than all [my]571-lord hainault other presents together , except what dear [Waldershare]673-waldershare has given to [me]571-lord hainault . ”[571-lord hainault] Even with that exception , the estimate was high , for never [a bride in [any land]6158-any land]6157-a bride in any land ever received the number of splendid offerings which crowded the tables of [[Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault ’s new palace , which [he]425-endymion had just built in [Park Lane]223-park lane]6159-lord hainault ’s new palace , which he had just built in park lane . There was not a Neuchatel in existence , and [they]6160-they flourished in [every community , who did not send [her]481-adriana , at least , [a riviere of brilliants]6162-a riviere of brilliants]6161-every community , who did not send her , at least , a riviere of brilliants . [King Florestan]353-king florestan and [[his]353-king florestan queen]10241-his queen sent offerings worthy of [their]6164-their resplendent throne and [their]6164-their invaluable friendship . But nothing surpassed , nothing approached , the contents of a casket , which , a day before the wedding , arrived at [Hainault House]108-hainault house . It came from [a foreign land]6165-a foreign land , and [Waldershare]673-waldershare superintended the opening of the case , and the appearance of a casket of crimson velvet , with genuine excitement . But when it was opened ! There was a coronet of brilliants ; a necklace of brilliants and emeralds , and all the stones more than precious ; gems of [Golconda]30-golconda no longer obtainable , and lustrous companions which only could have been created in [the hot earth of [Asia]313-asia]6166-the hot earth of asia . From whom ? Not a glimpse of meaning . All that was written , in a foreign handwriting on a sheet of notepaper , was , “ For [the Lady Viscountess Waldershare]687-lady waldershare . ”[571-lord hainault] “ When the revolution comes , ”[571-lord hainault] said [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault , “ [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare and [[my]571-lord hainault daughter]7333-my daughter must turn [jewellers]10483-jewellers . [Their]6164-their stock in trade is ready . ”[571-lord hainault] The correspondence between [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort and [Endymion]425-endymion had resumed its ancient habit . [They]6164-their wrote to [each other]916-each other every day , and one day [she]499-lady montfort told [him]571-lord hainault that [she]499-lady montfort had purchased [a house]7015-a house , and that [she]499-lady montfort must come up to [town]6995-town to examine and to furnish [it]7015-a house . [She]499-lady montfort probably should be a month in [London]10-london , and remaining [there]890-there until the end of the season , in whose amusements and business , of course , [she]499-lady montfort could not share . [She]499-lady montfort should “ be at [papa ’s]10484-papa ’s , ”[571-lord hainault] though [he]571-lord hainault and [[his]571-lord hainault family]1426-his family were in [town]6995-town ; but that was no reason why [Endymion]425-endymion should not call on [her]499-lady montfort . And [he]571-lord hainault came , and called every day . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was full of [[her]499-lady montfort new house]6173-her new house ; it was in [Carlton Gardens]146-carlton gardens , [the house [she]499-lady montfort always wished , always intended to have]6174-the house she always wished , always intended to have . There is nothing like will ; [everybody]6694-everybody can do exactly what [they]6694-everybody like in [this world]6716-this world , provided [they]6694-everybody really like it . Sometimes [they]6694-everybody think [they]6694-everybody do , but in general , it is a mistake . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , it seemed , was [a woman who always could do what [she]499-lady montfort liked]6177-a woman who always could do what she liked . [She]499-lady montfort could do what [she]499-lady montfort liked with [Endymion Ferrars]425-endymion ; that was quite certain . Supposed by [men]1114-men to have a strong will and a calm judgment , [he]571-lord hainault was a nose of wax with [this woman]6179-this woman . [He]571-lord hainault was fascinated by [her]6179-this woman , and [he]571-lord hainault had been fascinated now for nearly ten years . What would be the result of this irresistible influence upon [him]571-lord hainault ? Would it make or mar those fortunes that once seemed so promising ? [The philosophers of [White ’s]585-white ’s]6180-the philosophers of white ’s and [the Coventry]688-the coventry were generally of opinion that [he]571-lord hainault had no chance . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was busy every morning with [[her]499-lady montfort new house]6173-her new house , but [she]499-lady montfort never asked [Endymion]425-endymion to accompany [her]499-lady montfort , though it seemed natural to do so . But [he]571-lord hainault saw [her]499-lady montfort every day , and “ [papa]6966-papa , ”[571-lord hainault] who was [a most kind and courtly gentleman]6182-a most kind and courtly gentleman , would often ask [him]571-lord hainault , “ if [he]571-lord hainault had nothing better to do , ”[425-endymion] to dine there , and [he]571-lord hainault dined [there]890-there frequently ; and if [he]571-lord hainault were engaged , [he]571-lord hainault was always of opinion that [he]571-lord hainault had nothing better to do . At last , however , the season was over ; [the world]6658-the world had gone to [Goodwood]303-goodwood , and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was about to depart to [Princedown]141-princedown . It was a dreary prospect for [Endymion]425-endymion , and [he]425-endymion could not conceal [his]425-endymion feelings . [He]425-endymion could not help saying one day , “ Do [you]499-lady montfort know , now that [you]499-lady montfort are going [I]425-endymion almost wish to die . ”[425-endymion] Alas ! [she]499-lady montfort only laughed . But [he]425-endymion looked grave . “ [I]499-lady montfort am very unhappy , ”[499-lady montfort] [he]425-endymion sighed rather than uttered . [She]499-lady montfort looked at [him]425-endymion with seriousness . “ [I]499-lady montfort do not think [our]10486-our separation need be very long . [Papa]417-papa and [all [my]499-lady montfort family]10487-all my family are coming to [me]499-lady montfort in September to pay [me]499-lady montfort a very long visit . [I]499-lady montfort really do not see why [you]425-endymion should not come too . ”[499-lady montfort] [Endymion]425-endymion ’s countenance mantled with rapture . “ If [I]6204-the eldest son might come , [I]6204-the eldest son think [I]6204-the eldest son should be [the happiest of [men]1114-men]3697-the happiest of men ! ”[6204-the eldest son] The month that was to elapse before [his]425-endymion visit , [Endymion]425-endymion was really , as [he]425-endymion said , [the happiest of [men]1114-men]3697-the happiest of men ; at least , [the world]6658-the world thought [him]425-endymion so . [He]425-endymion seemed to walk upon tip - toe . [Parliament]24-parliament was prorogued , [office]6714-office was consigned to [permanent secretaries]6189-permanent secretaries , and [[our]6190-our youthful statesman]6191-our youthful statesman seemed only to live to enjoy , and add to , the revelry of existence . Now at [Cowes]152-cowes , now stalking in [the Highlands]314-the highlands , dancing at balls in [the wilderness]6192-the wilderness , and running races of fantastic feats , full of health , and frolic , and charm ; [he]425-endymion was the delight of [society]1025-society , while , the whole time , [he]425-endymion had only one thought , and that was the sacred day when [he]425-endymion should again see [the being whom [he]425-endymion adored]6194-the being whom he adored , and that in [[her]6194-the being whom he adored beautiful home]6195-her beautiful home , which [her]6194-the being whom he adored presence made more lovely . Yes ! [he]425-endymion was again at [Princedown]141-princedown , in the bosom of [[her]6194-the being whom he adored family]8865-her family ; [none others]6197-none others [there]890-there ; treated like [one of [themselves]6197-none others]5617-one of themselves . [The courtly father]6200-the courtly father pressed [his]425-endymion hand ; [the amiable and refined mother]6201-the amiable and refined mother smiled upon [him]425-endymion ; [the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air]6202-the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air , treated [him]425-endymion as if [they]6202-the daughters , pretty , and natural as the air were [sisters]9083-sisters , and even [the eldest son]6204-the eldest son , who generally hates [you]6205-you , after a little stiffness , announced in a tone never questioned under [the family roof]6206-the family roof , that “ [Ferrars]425-endymion was a first - rate shot . ”[499-lady montfort] And so a month rolled on ; immensely happy , as [any man who has loved , and loved in a beautiful scene]6207-any man who has loved , and loved in a beautiful scene , alone can understand . One morning [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said to [him]425-endymion , “ [I]6210-she must go up to [London]10-london about [[my]6210-she house]2987-my house . [I]6210-she want to go and return the same day . Do [you]425-endymion know , [I]6210-she think [you]425-endymion had better come with [me]6210-she ? [You]425-endymion shall give [me]6210-she a luncheon in [Hill Street]19-hill street , and [we]6208-we shall be back by [the last train]10491-the last train . It will be late , but [we]6208-we shall wake in the morning in [the country]6643-the country , and that [I]6210-she always think a great thing . ”[6210-she] And so it happened ; [they]6208-we rose early and arrived in [town]6995-town in time to give [them]6208-we a tolerably long morning . [She]6210-she took [him]6211-him to [[her]6210-she house in [Carlton Gardens]146-carlton gardens]6212-her house in carlton gardens , and showed to [him]6211-him exactly how it was all [she]6210-she wanted ; accommodation for [a first - rate establishment]6213-a first - rate establishment ; and then [the reception rooms]6214-the reception rooms , [few houses in [London]10-london]6215-few houses in london could compare with [them]6214-the reception rooms ; [a gallery]6216-a gallery and [three saloons]6217-three saloons . Then [they]6208-we descended to [the dining - room]2186-the dining - room . “ It is [a dining - room]10493-a dining - room , not [a banqueting hall]10494-a banqueting hall , ”[6210-she] [she]6210-she said , “ which [we]6208-we had at [Montfort House]180-montfort house , but still [it]2186-the dining - room is much larger than [most dining - rooms in [London]10-london]10495-most dining - rooms in london . But , [I]6210-she think [this room]9053-this room , at least [I]6210-she hope [you]6219-you do , quite charming , ”[6210-she] and [she]6210-she took [him]6219-you to [a room almost as large as [the dining - room]2186-the dining - room]6220-a room almost as large as the dining - room , and looking into [the garden]1342-the garden . [It]6220-a room almost as large as the dining - room was fitted up with exquisite taste ; calm subdued colouring , with choice marble busts of [statesmen]6758-statesmen , ancient and of [our]6224-our times , but the shelves were empty . “ They are empty , ”[6210-she] [she]6210-she said , “ but the volumes to fill them are already collected . Yes , ”[6210-she] [she]6210-she added in a tremulous voice , and slightly pressing the arm on which [she]6210-she leant . “ If [you]6219-you will deign to accept it , this is [the chamber [I]6219-you have prepared for [you]6219-you]10497-the chamber i have prepared for you . ”[6219-you] “ Dearest of [women]900-women ! ”[6210-she] and [he]6219-you took [her]6210-she hand . “ Yes , ”[6210-she] [she]6210-she murmured , “ help [me]499-lady montfort to realise the dream of [my]499-lady montfort life ; ”[499-lady montfort] and [she]6210-she touched [his]6219-you forehead with [her]6210-she lips . The marriage of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion with [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort surprised [some]7759-some , but , on the whole , pleased [everybody]6694-everybody . [They]6227-they were both of [them]6227-they popular , and [no one]6647-no one seemed to envy [them]6227-they [their]6227-they happiness and prosperity . The union took place at a season of the year when there was [no [London]10-london world to observe and to criticise]6229-no london world to observe and to criticise . It was a quiet ceremony ; [they]6227-they went down to [Northumberland]315-northumberland to [[Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s father]6230-lady montfort ’s father , and [they]6227-they were married in [[his]6230-lady montfort ’s father private chapel]6231-his private chapel . After that [they]6227-they went off immediately to pay a visit to [King Florestan]353-king florestan and [[his]353-king florestan queen]10241-his queen ; [Myra]466-myra had sent [her]466-myra a loving letter . “ Perhaps it will be the first time that [[your]353-king florestan sister]6987-your sister ever saw [me]499-lady montfort with satisfaction , ”[499-lady montfort] remarked [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , “ but [I]466-myra think [she]6987-your sister will love [me]466-myra now ! [I]466-myra always loved [her]6987-your sister ; perhaps because [she]6987-your sister is so like [you]353-king florestan . ”[466-myra] It was a happy meeting and a delightful visit . [They]6227-they did not talk much of the past . The enormous change in the position of [[their]6227-they host]1696-their host and [hostess]6234-hostess since the first days of [their]6227-they acquaintance , and , on [their]6227-they own part , some indefinite feeling of delicate reserve , combined to make [them]6227-they rather dwell on a present which was full of novelty so attractive and so absorbing . In [his]6235-his manner , [the king]6628-the king was unchanged ; [he]6235-his was never [a demonstrative person]6237-a demonstrative person , but simple , unaffected , rather silent ; with a sweet temper and a tender manner , [he]6235-his seemed to be gratified that [he]6235-his had the power of conferring happiness on [those around [him]6235-his]6238-those around him . [His]6235-his feeling to [[his]6235-his queen]10241-his queen was one of idolatry , and [she]10241-his queen received [Berengaria]504-berengaria as [a sister]858-a sister and [a much - loved one]6241-a much - loved one . [Their]6227-they presence and the season of the year made [their]6227-they life a festival , and when [they]6227-they parted , there were entreaties and promises that the visit should be often repeated . “ Adieu ! [[my]466-myra Endymion]8493-my endymion , ”[466-myra] said [Myra]466-myra at the last moment [they]6227-they were alone . “ All has happened for [you]6235-his beyond [my]326-mr. wilton hopes ; all now is safe . [I]326-mr. wilton might wish [we]6227-they were in [the same land]10501-the same land , but not if [I]326-mr. wilton lost [[my]326-mr. wilton husband]10502-my husband , whom [I]326-mr. wilton adore . ”[326-mr. wilton] The reason that forced [them]6227-they to curtail [their]6227-they royal visit was the state of politics at [home]726-home , which had suddenly become critical . There were symptoms , and considerable ones , of disturbance and danger when [they]6227-they departed for [their]6227-they wedding tour , but [they]6227-they could not prevail on [themselves]6227-they to sacrifice a visit on which [they]6227-they had counted so much , and which could not be fulfilled on another occasion under the same interesting circumstances . Besides , the position of [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion , though an important , was a subordinate one , and though [cabinet ministers]1754-cabinet ministers were not justified in leaving [the country]6643-the country , [an under - secretary of state]5045-an under - secretary of state and [a bridegroom]6246-a bridegroom might , it would seem , depart on [his]425-endymion irresponsible holiday . [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , however , shook [his]326-mr. wilton head ; “ [I]326-mr. wilton do not like the state of affairs , ”[326-mr. wilton] [he]326-mr. wilton said , “ [I]499-lady montfort think [you]499-lady montfort will have to come back sooner than [you]499-lady montfort imagine . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [You]326-mr. wilton are not going to be so foolish as to have an early session ? ”[326-mr. wilton] inquired [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [He]326-mr. wilton only shrugged [his]326-mr. wilton shoulders , and said , “ [We]10503-we are in a mess . ”[6253-archbishop in partibus] What mess ? and what was the state of affairs ? This had happened . At the end of the autumn , [[his]326-mr. wilton Holiness [the Pope]8826-the pope]6247-his holiness the pope had made [half a dozen new cardinals]6249-half a dozen new cardinals , and to the surprise of [the world]6658-the world , and the murmurs of [the Italians]6251-the italians , there appeared among [them]6249-half a dozen new cardinals the name of [an Englishman]2922-an englishman , [Nigel Penruddock]548-lord montfort , [archbishop in partibus]6253-archbishop in partibus . Shortly after this , a papal bull , “ given at [St. Peter ’s]316-st. peter ’s , [Rome]57-rome , under the seal of [the fisherman]10504-the fisherman , ”[6253-archbishop in partibus] was issued , establishing a Romish hierarchy in [England]7-england . This was soon followed by a pastoral letter by [the new cardinal]6254-the new cardinal “ given out of [the Appian Gate]10505-the appian gate , ”[6253-archbishop in partibus] announcing that “ Catholic [England]7-england had been restored to [its]7-england orbit in the ecclesiastical firmament . ”[691-the protectionists] [The country]6643-the country at first was more stupefied than alarmed . [It]6643-the country was conscious that something extraordinary had happened , and some great action taken by [an ecclesiastical power]6256-an ecclesiastical power , which from tradition it was ever inclined to view with suspicion and some fear . But it held [its]6643-the country breath for a while . It so happened that [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister was [a member of a great house which had become illustrious by [its]6643-the country profession of Protestant principles , and even by [its]6643-the country sufferings in a cause which [England]7-england had once looked on as sacred]6258-a member of a great house which had become illustrious by its profession of protestant principles , and even by its sufferings in a cause which england had once looked on as sacred . [The prime minister]3975-the prime minister , [a man of distinguished ability , not devoid even of genius]6260-a man of distinguished ability , not devoid even of genius , was also [a wily politician]6261-a wily politician , and of almost unrivalled experience in the management of [political parties]9438-political parties . [The ministry]6702-the ministry was weak and nearly worn out , and [[its]6702-the ministry chief]6264-its chief , influenced partly by noble and historical sentiments , partly by a conviction that [he]3975-the prime minister had a fine occasion to rally the confidence of [the country]6643-the country round [himself]3975-the prime minister and [[his]3975-the prime minister friends]844-his friends , and to restore the repute of [his]3975-the prime minister political connection , thought fit , without consulting [[his]3975-the prime minister colleagues]1237-his colleagues , to publish a manifesto denouncing the aggression of [the Pope]8826-the pope upon [our]6269-our Protestantism as insolent and insidious , and as expressing a pretension of supremacy over [the realm of [England]7-england]6270-the realm of england which made [the minister]775-the minister indignant . [A confused public]6272-a confused public wanted to be led , and now [they]6272-a confused public were led . [They]6272-a confused public sprang to [their]6272-a confused public feet like [an armed man]6273-an armed man . [The corporation of [London]10-london]6274-the corporation of london , [the universities of [Oxford]16-oxford and [Cambridge]83-cambridge]6275-the universities of oxford and cambridge had audiences of [the Queen]8539-the queen ; [the counties]1205-the counties met , [the municipalities]6278-the municipalities memorialised ; before the first of January there had been held nearly seven thousand public meetings , asserting the supremacy of [the Queen]8539-the queen and calling on [[Her]8539-the queen Majesty ’s Government]6280-her majesty ’s government to vindicate it by stringent measures . Unfortunately , it was soon discovered by [the minister]775-the minister that there had been nothing illegal in the conduct of [the Pope]8826-the pope or [the Cardinal]6283-the cardinal , and [a considerable portion of [the Liberal party]8369-the liberal party]6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party began to express the inconvenient opinion , that the manifesto of [[their]6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party chief]1639-their chief was opposed to those principles of civil and religious liberty of which [he]1639-their chief was [the hereditary champion]6287-the hereditary champion . [Some influential members of [[his]1639-their chief own cabinet]6289-his own cabinet]6288-some influential members of his own cabinet did not conceal [their]6288-some influential members of his own cabinet disapprobation of a step on which [they]6288-some influential members of his own cabinet had not been consulted . Immediately after [Christmas]689-christmas , [Endymion]425-endymion and [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort settled in [London]10-london . [She]499-lady montfort was anxious to open [[her]499-lady montfort new mansion]6290-her new mansion as soon as parliament met , and to organise continuous receptions . [She]499-lady montfort looked upon [the ministry]6702-the ministry as in a critical state , and thought it was an occasion when social influences might not inconsiderably assist [them]6284-a considerable portion of the liberal party . But though [she]499-lady montfort exhibited for this object [her]499-lady montfort wonted energy and high spirit , [a fine observer]6292-a fine observer — [Mr. Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , for example — might have detected a change in the manner of [Berengaria]504-berengaria . Though the strength of [her]499-lady montfort character was unaltered , there was an absence of that restlessness , it might be said , that somewhat feverish excitement , from which formerly [she]499-lady montfort was not always free . The truth is , [her]499-lady montfort heart was satisfied , and that brought repose . Feelings of affection , long mortified and pent up , were now lavished and concentrated on [a husband of [her]499-lady montfort heart and adoration]6293-a husband of her heart and adoration , and [she]499-lady montfort was proud that [his]6293-a husband of her heart and adoration success and greatness might be avowed as the objects of [her]499-lady montfort life . The campaign , however , for which such preparations were made , ended almost before it began . [The ministry]6702-the ministry , on the meeting of parliament , found [themselves]6702-the ministry with [a discontented House of Commons]6295-a discontented house of commons , and discordant counsels among [themselves]6702-the ministry . The anti - papal manifesto was the secret cause of this evil state , but [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister , to avoid such a mortifying admission , took advantage of two unfavourable divisions on other matters , and resigned . Here was a crisis — another crisis ! Could [the untried Protectionists]6297-the untried protectionists , without [men]1114-men , form an administration ? It was whispered that [Lord Derby]690-lord derby had been sent for , and declined the attempt . Then there was another rumour , that [he]690-lord derby was going to try . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]6299-mr. bertie tremaine looked mysterious . The time for [the third party]6300-the third party had clearly arrived . It was known that [he]6299-mr. bertie tremaine had the list of the next ministry in [his]6299-mr. bertie tremaine breast - pocket , but it was only shown to [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]6301-mr. tremaine bertie , who confided in secrecy to [the initiated]755-the initiated that it was [the strongest government]6303-the strongest government since “ All the Talents . ”[499-lady montfort] Notwithstanding this great opportunity , “ All the Talents ”[499-lady montfort] were not summoned . [The leader of [the Protectionists]691-the protectionists]6304-the leader of the protectionists renounced the attempt in despair , and [the author of the anti - papal manifesto]6305-the author of the anti - papal manifesto was again sent for , and obliged to introduce the measure which had already destroyed [a government and disorganised a party]6306-a government and disorganised a party . “ [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort to [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband , “ says that [they]10506-they are in the mud , and [he]326-mr. wilton for one will not go back — but [he]326-mr. wilton will go . [I]692-imogene know [him]326-mr. wilton . [He]326-mr. wilton is too soft - hearted to stand an appeal from [colleagues in distress]10507-colleagues in distress . But were [I]692-imogene [you]10508-you , [Endymion]425-endymion , [I]692-imogene would not return . [I]692-imogene think [you]10508-you want a little rest , or [you]10508-you have got a great deal of private business to attend to , or something of that kind . [Nobody]2478-nobody notices the withdrawal of [an under - secretary]10510-an under - secretary except those in [office]6714-office . There is no necessity why [you]10508-you should be in [the mud]10512-the mud . [I]692-imogene will continue to receive , and do everything that is possible for [[our]10513-our friends]6653-our friends , but [I]692-imogene think [[my]692-imogene husband]10502-my husband has been [an under - secretary]10510-an under - secretary long enough . ”[692-imogene] [Endymion]425-endymion quite agreed with [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . [The minister]775-the minister offered [him]425-endymion preferment and the Privy Council , but [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said it was really not so important as the office [he]425-endymion had resigned . [She]499-lady montfort was resolved that [he]425-endymion should not return to [them]6310-them , and [she]499-lady montfort had [her]499-lady montfort way . [Ferrars]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion now occupied a rather peculiar position , being the master of a great fortune and of [an establishment which was the headquarters of [the party of which [he]425-endymion was now only [a private member]6313-a private member]6312-the party of which he was now only a private member]6311-an establishment which was the headquarters of the party of which he was now only a private member ; but , calm and collected , [he]425-endymion did not lose [his]425-endymion head ; always said and did the right thing , and never forgot [[his]425-endymion early acquaintances]6314-his early acquaintances . [Trenchard]431-trenchard was [[his]425-endymion bosom political friend]6315-his bosom political friend . [Seymour Hicks]429-seymour hicks , who , through [Endymion]425-endymion ’s kindness , had now got into [the Treasury]766-the treasury , and was quite fashionable , had the run of [the House]929-the house , and made [himself]429-seymour hicks marvellously useful , while [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe , who had become by mistake [a member of [the Conservative Club]6319-the conservative club]6318-a member of the conservative club , drank [his]428-st. barbe frequent claret cup every Saturday evening at [[Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s receptions]6320-lady montfort ’s receptions with many pledges to the welfare of [the Liberal administration]6321-the liberal administration . The flag of [the Tory party]725-the tory party waved over [the magnificent mansion of which [Imogene Beaumaris]692-imogene was the graceful life]6323-the magnificent mansion of which imogene beaumaris was the graceful life . As parties were nearly equal , and [the ministry]6702-the ministry was supposed to be in decay , the rival reception was as well attended as that of [Berengaria]504-berengaria . [The two great leaders]6325-the two great leaders were [friends]7075-friends , intimate , but not perhaps quite so intimate as a few years before . “ [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort is very kind to [me]692-imogene , ”[692-imogene] [Imogene]692-imogene would say , “ but [I]6328-i do not think [she]499-lady montfort now quite remembers [we]6325-the two great leaders are [cousins]9189-cousins . ”[6328-i] [Both Lord]6327-both lord and [Lady Waldershare]687-lady waldershare seemed equally devoted to [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris . “ [I]6328-i do not think , ”[6328-i] [he]6328-i would say , “ that [I]499-lady montfort shall ever get [Adriana]481-adriana to receive . It is an organic gift , and very rare . What [I]499-lady montfort mean to do is to have [a first - rate villa]10518-a first - rate villa and give [the party]1547-the party strawberries . [I]499-lady montfort always say [Adriana]481-adriana is like [Nell Gwyn]693-nell gwyn , and [she]481-adriana shall go about with a pottle . [One]6769-one never sees a pottle of strawberries now . [I]499-lady montfort believe they went out , like all good things , with [the Stuarts]674-the stuarts . ”[499-lady montfort] And so , after all these considerable events , the season rolled on and closed tranquilly . [Lord]6329-lord and [Lady Hainault]661-lady hainault continued to give banquets , over which [the hostess]6330-the hostess sighed ; [Sir Peter Vigo]660-sir peter had the wisdom to retain [his]660-sir peter millions , which [few]8050-few manage to do , as it is admitted that it is easier to make a fortune than to keep one . [Mrs. Rodney]410-mrs. rodney , supremely habited , still drove [her]410-mrs. rodney ponies , looking younger and prettier than ever , and getting more fashionable every day , and [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion and [Berengaria]504-berengaria , [Countess of Montfort]505-countess of montfort , retired in the summer to [[their]6332-their beautiful and beloved Princedown]6333-their beautiful and beloved princedown . Although the past life of [Endymion]425-endymion had , on the whole , been a happy life , and although [he]425-endymion was destined also to a happy future , perhaps the four years which elapsed from the time [he]425-endymion quitted office , certainly in [his]425-endymion experience had never been exceeded , and it was difficult to imagine could be exceeded , in felicity . [He]425-endymion had a great interest , and even growing influence in public life without any of its cares ; [he]425-endymion was united to [a woman whom [he]425-endymion had long passionately loved]6334-a woman whom he had long passionately loved , and who had every quality and a fortune which secured [him]425-endymion all those advantages which are appreciated by [men of taste and generosity]6335-men of taste and generosity . [He]425-endymion became [a father]7134-a father , and a family name which had been originally borne by [a courtier of [the elder Stuarts]6338-the elder stuarts]6337-a courtier of the elder stuarts was now bestowed on [the future lord of Princedown]6339-the future lord of princedown . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort [herself]499-lady montfort had no thought but [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband . [His]425-endymion happiness , [his]425-endymion enjoyment of existence , [his]425-endymion success and power in life , entirely absorbed [her]499-lady montfort . The anxiety which [she]499-lady montfort felt that in everything [he]425-endymion should be [master]1652-master was touching . Once looked upon as the most imperious of [women]900-women , [she]499-lady montfort would not give a direction on any matter without [his]425-endymion opinion and sanction . [One]6769-one would have supposed from what might be observed under [their]6344-their roof , that [she]499-lady montfort was [some beautiful but portionless maiden whom [Endymion]425-endymion had raised to wealth and power]6345-some beautiful but portionless maiden whom endymion had raised to wealth and power . All this time , however , [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort sedulously maintained that commanding position in social politics for which [she]499-lady montfort was singularly fitted . Indeed , in that respect , [she]499-lady montfort had [no rival]4847-no rival . [She]499-lady montfort received [the world]6658-the world with the same constancy and splendour , as if [she]499-lady montfort were [the wife of [a minister]861-a minister]6348-the wife of a minister . Animated by [Waldershare]687-lady waldershare , [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris maintained in this respect a certain degree of rivalry . [She]499-lady montfort was the only hope and refuge of [the Tories]1428-the tories , and rich , attractive , and popular , [her]499-lady montfort competition could not be disregarded . But [Lord Beaumaris]507-lord beaumaris was a little freakish . Sometimes [he]507-lord beaumaris would sail in [[his]507-lord beaumaris yacht]6351-his yacht to odd places , and was at [Algiers]317-algiers or in [Egypt]186-egypt when , according to [Tadpole]610-mr. tadpole , [he]507-lord beaumaris ought to have been at [Piccadilly Terrace]218-piccadilly terrace . Then [he]507-lord beaumaris occasionally got crusty about [his]507-lord beaumaris hunting . [He]507-lord beaumaris would hunt , whatever were the political consequences , but whether [he]507-lord beaumaris were in [Africa]318-africa or [Leicestershire]319-leicestershire , [Imogene]692-imogene must be with [him]507-lord beaumaris . [He]507-lord beaumaris could not exist without [her]692-imogene constant presence . There was something in [her]692-imogene gentleness , combined with [her]692-imogene quick and ready sympathy and playfulness of mind and manner , which alike pleased and soothed [his]507-lord beaumaris life . [The Whigs]6646-the whigs tottered on for a year after the rude assault of [Cardinal Penruddock]694-cardinal penruddock , but [they]6646-the whigs were doomed , and [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists were called upon to form [an administration]6354-an administration . As [they]10205-the protectionists had [no one in [their]10205-the protectionists ranks who had ever been in office except [[their]10205-the protectionists chief , who was in [the House of Lords]6880-the house of lords]6356-their chief , who was in the house of lords]6355-no one in their ranks who had ever been in office except their chief , who was in the house of lords , the affair seemed impossible . The attempt , however , could not be avoided . [A dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life]6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life , had to be sworn in as [privy councillors]9549-privy councillors , before even [they]6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life could receive the seals and insignia of [[their]6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life intended offices]6360-their intended offices . On [their]6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life knees , according to the constitutional custom , [a dozen men , all in the act of genuflexion at the same moment]6361-a dozen men , all in the act of genuflexion at the same moment , and headed , too , by [one of [the most powerful peers in [the country]6643-the country]6363-the most powerful peers in the country , [the Lord of [Alnwick Castle]320-alnwick castle [himself]6365-the lord of alnwick castle himself]6365-the lord of alnwick castle himself]6362-one of the most powerful peers in the country , the lord of alnwick castle himself , humbled [themselves]6358-a dozen men , without the slightest experience of official life before [a female Sovereign , who looked serene and imperturbable before a spectacle never seen before , and which , in all probability]6366-a female sovereign , who looked serene and imperturbable before a spectacle never seen before , and which , in all probability , will never be seen again . [One of this band]6367-one of this band , [a gentleman without any official experience whatever]6368-a gentleman without any official experience whatever , was not only placed in the cabinet , but was absolutely required to become [the leader of [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons]4177-the leader of the house of commons , which had never occurred before , except in the instance of [Mr. Pitt]336-mr. pitt in 1782 . It has been said that it was unwise in [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists assuming office when , on this occasion and on subsequent ones , [they]10205-the protectionists were far from being certain of a majority in [the House of Commons]793-the house of commons . It should , however , be remembered , that unless [they]10205-the protectionists had dared these ventures , [they]10205-the protectionists never could have formed [a body of men competent , from [their]10205-the protectionists official experience and [their]10205-the protectionists practice in debate , to form [a ministry]8873-a ministry]6373-a body of men competent , from their official experience and their practice in debate , to form a ministry . The result has rather proved that [they]10205-the protectionists were right . Had [they]10205-the protectionists continued to refrain from incurring responsibility , [they]10205-the protectionists must have broken up and merged in different connections , which , for [a party numerically so strong as [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists]6375-a party numerically so strong as the protectionists , would have been a sorry business , and probably have led to disastrous results . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]6377-mr. bertie tremaine having been requested to call on [the Protectionist prime minister]6378-the protectionist prime minister , accordingly repaired to [headquarters]6379-headquarters with the list of [[his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine colleagues]1237-his colleagues in [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine pocket . [He]6377-mr. bertie tremaine was offered for [himself]6377-mr. bertie tremaine a post of little real importance , but which secured to [him]6377-mr. bertie tremaine the dignity of the privy council . [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]6381-mr. tremaine bertie and [several of [[his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine friends]844-his friends]6382-several of his friends had assembled at [[his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine house]7663-his house , awaiting with anxiety [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine return . [He]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had to communicate to [them]6382-several of his friends that [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had been offered [a privy councillor]7132-a privy councillor ’s post , and to break to [them]6382-several of his friends that it was not proposed to provide for [any other member of [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine party]6386-any other member of his party . [Their]6382-several of his friends indignation was extreme ; but [they]6382-several of his friends naturally supposed that [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had rejected the offer to [himself]6377-mr. bertie tremaine with becoming scorn . [[Their]6382-several of his friends leader]6387-their leader , however , informed [them]6382-several of his friends that [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had not felt it [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine duty to be so peremptory . [They]6382-several of his friends should remember that the recognition of [their]6382-several of his friends political status by such an offer to [[their]6382-several of his friends chief]1639-their chief was a considerable event . For [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine part , [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had for some time been painfully aware that the influence of [the House of Commons]126-the house of commons in the constitutional scheme was fast waning , and that the plan of [Sir William Temple]695-sir william temple for the reorganisation of [the privy council]878-the privy council , and depositing in it the real authority of [the State]1022-the state , was that to which [we]6391-we should be obliged to have recourse . This offer to [him]6377-mr. bertie tremaine of a seat in [the council]6392-the council was , perhaps , the beginning of the end . It was a crisis ; [they]6382-several of his friends must look to seats in the privy council , which , under [Sir William Temple]695-sir william temple ’s plan , would be accompanied with ministerial duties and salaries . What [they]6382-several of his friends had all , at one time , wished , had not exactly been accomplished , but [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had felt it [his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine duty to [[his]6377-mr. bertie tremaine friends]844-his friends not to shrink from responsibility . So [he]6377-mr. bertie tremaine had accepted [the minister]775-the minister ’s offer . [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]6395-mr. bertie tremaine was not long in the busy enjoyment of [his]6395-mr. bertie tremaine easy post . Then [the country]6643-the country was governed for two years by [all [its]6643-the country ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by [their]6397-all its ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by their coalesced genius , in reducing that country to a state of desolation and despair coalesced genius , in reducing [that country]9418-that country to a state of desolation and despair]6397-all its ablest men , who , by the end of that term , had succeeded , by their coalesced genius , in reducing that country to a state of desolation and despair . “ [I]499-lady montfort did not think it would have lasted even so long , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ; “ but then [I]499-lady montfort was acquainted with [their]6382-several of his friends mutual hatreds and [their]6382-several of his friends characteristic weaknesses . What is to happen now ? [Somebody]7483-somebody must be found of commanding private character and position , and with as little damaged a public one as in this wreck of reputations is possible . [I]499-lady montfort see [nobody]2478-nobody but [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton . [Everybody]6694-everybody likes [him]326-mr. wilton , and [he]326-mr. wilton is [the only man who could bring [people together]10525-people together]10524-the only man who could bring people together . ”[499-lady montfort] And [everybody]6694-everybody seemed to be saying the same thing at the same time . The name of [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was in [everybody]6694-everybody ’s mouth . It was unfortunate that [he]326-mr. wilton had been [a member of [a defunct ministry]6402-a defunct ministry]6401-a member of a defunct ministry , but then it had always been understood that [he]326-mr. wilton had always disapproved of all [their]6402-a defunct ministry measures . There was not the slightest evidence of this , but [everybody]6694-everybody chose to believe it . [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton was chagrined with life , and had become [a martyr to the gout]6404-a martyr to the gout , which that chagrin had aggravated ; but [he]326-mr. wilton was [a great gentleman]8824-a great gentleman , and too chivalric to refuse a royal command when [the Sovereign]6705-the sovereign was in distress . [Sidney Wilton]326-mr. wilton became [Premier]6866-premier , and [the first colleague [he]326-mr. wilton recommended to fill the most important post after [his]326-mr. wilton own]6408-the first colleague he recommended to fill the most important post after his own , [the Secretaryship of [State for Foreign Affairs]6410-state for foreign affairs]6409-the secretaryship of state for foreign affairs , was [Mr. Ferrars]425-endymion . “ It ought to last ten years , ”[499-lady montfort] said [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . “ [I]6429-the english prime minister see no danger except [his]326-mr. wilton health . [I]6429-the english prime minister never knew [a man]807-a man so changed . At [his]326-mr. wilton time of life five years ought to make no difference in [a man]807-a man . [I]6429-the english prime minister can not believe [he]326-mr. wilton is [the person who used to give [us]10529-us those charming parties at [Gaydene]161-gaydene]10528-the person who used to give us those charming parties at gaydene . Whatever [you]10530-you may say , [Endymion]425-endymion , [I]6429-the english prime minister feel convinced that something must have passed between [[your]10530-you sister]6987-your sister and [him]326-mr. wilton . [Neither of [them]10533-them]2317-neither of them ever gave [me]6429-the english prime minister a hint of such a matter , or of the possibility of its ever happening , but feminine instinct assures [me]6429-the english prime minister that something took place . [He]326-mr. wilton always had the gout , and [[his]326-mr. wilton ancestors]2238-his ancestors have had the gout for a couple of centuries ; and [all prime ministers]10535-all prime ministers have the gout . [I]6429-the english prime minister dare say [you]10530-you will not escape , [darling]7074-darling , but [I]6429-the english prime minister hope it will never make [you]10530-you look as if [you]10530-you had just lost paradise , or , what would be worst , become [the last man]10537-the last man . ”[6429-the english prime minister] [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was right . [The ministry]6702-the ministry was strong and it was popular . There were no jealousies in it ; [every member]6412-every member was devoted to [[his]6412-every member chief]1660-his chief , and felt that [he]1660-his chief was rightly [the chief]6623-the chief , whereas , as [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort said , [the Whigs]6646-the whigs never had a ministry before in which there were not at least [a couple of men who had been [prime ministers]8345-prime ministers , and as many more who thought [they]6416-a couple of men who had been prime ministers , and as many more who thought they ought to be ought to be]6416-a couple of men who had been prime ministers , and as many more who thought they ought to be . There were years of war , and of vast and critical negotiations . [Ferrars]425-endymion was equal to the duties , for [he]425-endymion had much experience , and more thought , and [he]425-endymion was greatly aided by the knowledge of affairs , and the clear and tranquil judgment of [the chief minister]6418-the chief minister . There was only one subject on which there was not between [them]6419-them that complete and cordial unanimity which was so agreeable and satisfactory . And even in this case , there was no difference of opinion , but rather of sentiment and feeling . It was when [Prince Florestan]356-prince florestan expressed [his]356-prince florestan desire to join the grand alliance , and become [[our]6420-our active military ally]6421-our active military ally . It was perhaps impossible , under any circumstances , for [the Powers]696-the powers to refuse such an offer , but [Endymion]425-endymion was strongly in favour of accepting it . It consolidated [our]6420-our interests in [a part of [Europe]6-europe]6422-a part of europe where [we]6420-our required sympathy and support , and it secured for [us]6420-our the aid and influence of [the great Liberal party of [the continent]6678-the continent]6423-the great liberal party of the continent as distinguished from [the secret societies and the socialist republicans]6425-the secret societies and the socialist republicans . [The Count of [Ferroll]561-endymion]3891-the count of ferroll , also , whose opinion weighed much with [[Her]6427-her Majesty]3189-her majesty ’s Government , was decidedly in favour of the combination . [The English prime minister]6429-the english prime minister listened to [their]6419-them representations frigidly ; it was difficult to refute the arguments which were adverse to [his]6429-the english prime minister own feelings , and to resist the unanimous opinion not only of [[his]6429-the english prime minister colleagues]1237-his colleagues , but of [[our]6420-our allies]6431-our allies . But [he]6429-the english prime minister was cold and silent , or made discouraging remarks . “ Can [you]10538-you trust [him]6429-the english prime minister ? ”[6429-the english prime minister] [he]6429-the english prime minister would say . “ Remember [he]6429-the english prime minister [himself]6429-the english prime minister has been , and still is , [a member of [the very secret societies whose baneful influence [we]6420-our are now told [he]6429-the english prime minister will neutralise or subdue]10540-the very secret societies whose baneful influence we are now told he will neutralise or subdue . Whatever [the cabinet]6722-the cabinet decides , and [I]6429-the english prime minister fear that with this strong expression of opinion on the part of [[our]6420-our allies]6431-our allies]10539-a member of the very secret societies whose baneful influence we are now told he will neutralise or subdue . whatever the cabinet decides , and i fear that with this strong expression of opinion on the part of our allies [we]6420-our have little option left , remember [I]6429-the english prime minister gave [you]10538-you [my]6429-the english prime minister warning . [I]6429-the english prime minister know [the gentleman]2026-the gentleman , and [I]6429-the english prime minister do not trust [him]2026-the gentleman . ”[10544-the “ privy council . ”] After this , [the prime minister]3975-the prime minister had a most severe attack of the gout , remained for weeks at [Gaydene]161-gaydene , and saw [no one]6647-no one on business except [Endymion]425-endymion and [Baron Sergius]376-baron sergius . While the time is elapsing which can alone decide whether the distrust of [Mr. Wilton]326-mr. wilton were well - founded or the reverse , let [us]6434-us see how [the world]6658-the world is treating [the rest of [[our]6434-us friends]6653-our friends]6436-the rest of our friends . [Lord Waldershare]673-waldershare did not make such [a pattern husband]6438-a pattern husband as [Endymion]425-endymion , but [he]673-waldershare made [a much better one]6439-a much better one than [the world]6658-the world ever supposed [he]673-waldershare would . Had [he]673-waldershare married [Berengaria]504-berengaria , the failure would have been great ; but [he]673-waldershare was united to [a being capable of deep affection and very sensitive]6441-a being capable of deep affection and very sensitive , yet grateful for kindness from [a husband]6442-a husband to a degree not easily imaginable . And [Waldershare]673-waldershare had really a good heart , though a bad temper , and [he]673-waldershare was [a gentleman]741-a gentleman . Besides , [he]673-waldershare had a great admiration and some awe of [[his]673-waldershare father - in - law]6444-his father - in - law , and [Lord Hainault]571-lord hainault , with [his]571-lord hainault good - natured irony , and consummate knowledge of [men]1114-men and things , quite controlled [him]673-waldershare . With [Lady Hainault]661-lady hainault [he]673-waldershare was a favourite . [He]673-waldershare invented plausible theories and brilliant paradoxes for [her]661-lady hainault , which left [her]661-lady hainault always in a state of charmed wonder , and when [she]661-lady hainault met [him]673-waldershare again , and adopted or refuted [them]6446-them , for [her]661-lady hainault intellectual power was considerable , [he]673-waldershare furnished [her]661-lady hainault with fresh dogmas and tenets , which immediately interested [her]661-lady hainault intelligence , though [she]661-lady hainault generally forgot to observe that they were contrary to the views and principles of the last visit . Between [Adriana]481-adriana and [Imogene]692-imogene there was a close alliance , and [Lady Beaumaris]580-lady beaumaris did everything in [her]580-lady beaumaris power to develop [Lady Waldershare]687-lady waldershare advantageously before [[her]580-lady beaumaris husband]986-her husband ; and so , not forgetting that [Waldershare]687-lady waldershare , with [his]673-waldershare romance , and imagination , and fancy , and taste , and caprice , had a considerable element of worldliness in [his]673-waldershare character , and that [he]673-waldershare liked to feel that , from living in [lodgings]6448-lodgings , [he]673-waldershare had become [a Monte Cristo]6449-a monte cristo , [his]673-waldershare union with [Adriana]481-adriana may be said to be a happy and successful one . The friendship between [Sir Peter Vigo]660-sir peter and [[his]660-sir peter brother]7268-his brother [M.P.]697-m.p. , [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney , never diminished , and [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney became richer every year . [He]408-mr. rodney experienced considerable remorse at sitting in opposition to [the son of [[his]408-mr. rodney right honourable friend]6452-his right honourable friend]6451-the son of his right honourable friend , [the late William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley , and frequently consulted [Sir Peter]660-sir peter on [his]408-mr. rodney embarrassment and difficulty . [Sir Peter]660-sir peter , who never declined arranging any difficulty , told [[his]660-sir peter friend]719-his friend to be easy , and that [he]660-sir peter , [Sir Peter]660-sir peter , saw [his]660-sir peter way . It became gradually understood , that if ever [the government]818-the government was in difficulties , [Mr. Rodney]408-mr. rodney ’s vote might be counted on . [He]408-mr. rodney was peculiarly situated , for , in a certain sense , [[his]408-mr. rodney friend]719-his friend [the Right Honourable William Pitt Ferrars]340-hurstley had entrusted the guardianship of [[his]340-hurstley child]6456-his child to [his]340-hurstley care . But whenever [the ministry]6702-the ministry was not in danger , [the ministry]6702-the ministry must not depend upon [his]408-mr. rodney vote . [Trenchard]431-trenchard had become [Secretary of the Treasury in the [Wilton]326-mr. wilton administration]6459-secretary of the treasury in the wilton administration , had established [his]431-trenchard reputation , and was looked upon as [a future minister]6460-a future minister . [Jawett]427-jawett , without forfeiting [his]427-jawett post and promotion at [Somerset House]72-somerset house , had become [the editor of a new periodical magazine]6461-the editor of a new periodical magazine , called [[the “ Privy Council . ”]10544-the “ privy council . ”]10544-the “ privy council . ”[695-sir william temple] It was established and maintained by [Mr. Bertie Tremaine]6462-mr. bertie tremaine , and was chiefly written by [that gentleman]1654-that gentleman [himself]1654-that gentleman . It was full of Greek quotations , to show that it was not [Grub Street]322-grub street , and written in a style as like that of [Sir William Temple]695-sir william temple , as a paper in “ Rejected Addresses ”[695-sir william temple] might resemble the classic lucubrations of [the statesman - sage who , it is hoped , will be always remembered by [a grateful country]6465-a grateful country for having introduced into [these islands the Moor Park apricot]6466-these islands the moor park apricot]6464-the statesman - sage who , it is hoped , will be always remembered by a grateful country for having introduced into these islands the moor park apricot . What the pages of the “ Privy Council ”[6477-his chief constituents] meant [no human being]6467-no human being had the slightest conception except [Mr. Tremaine Bertie]6468-mr. tremaine bertie . [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry remained [a respected member of the cabinet]6469-a respected member of the cabinet . It was thought [his]604-mr. thornberry presence [there]890-there secured the sympathies of advanced Liberalism throughout [the country]6643-the country ; but that was a tradition rather than a fact . [Statesmen in high places]6472-statesmen in high places are not always so well acquainted with the changes and gradations of opinion in political parties at [home]726-home as they are with those abroad . [We]6474-we hardly mark the growth of the tree [we]6474-we see every day . [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry had long ceased to be popular with [[his]604-mr. thornberry former friends]6475-his former friends , and the fact that [he]604-mr. thornberry had become [a minister]861-a minister was one of the causes of this change of feeling . That was unreasonable , but in politics unreasonable circumstances are elements of the problem to be solved . It was generally understood that , on the next election , [Mr. Thornberry]604-mr. thornberry would have to look out for another seat ; [[his]604-mr. thornberry chief constituents]6477-his chief constituents , [those who are locally styled [the leaders of the party]6479-the leaders of the party]6478-those who are locally styled the leaders of the party , were still faithful to [him]604-mr. thornberry , for [they]6477-his chief constituents were proud of having [a cabinet minister for [[their]6477-his chief constituents member]6481-their member , to be presented by [him]604-mr. thornberry at court , and occasionally to dine with [him]604-mr. thornberry]6480-a cabinet minister for their member , to be presented by him at court , and occasionally to dine with him ; but the “ masses , ”[600-enoch] who do not go to court , and are never asked to dinner , required a member who would represent [their]6477-his chief constituents whims , and it was quite understood that , on the very first occasion , [this enlightened community]6482-this enlightened community had resolved to send up to [Westminster]103-westminster — [Mr. Enoch Craggs]600-enoch . It is difficult to say , whether in [his]600-enoch private life [Job]396-job found affairs altogether more satisfactory than in [his]600-enoch public . [[His]600-enoch wife]1261-his wife had joined [the Roman Communion]6484-the roman communion . An ingrained perverseness which prevented [[his]600-enoch son]783-his son from ever willingly following the advice or example of [[his]783-his son parents]6486-his parents , had preserved [John Hampden]555-john hampden in the Anglican faith , but [he]600-enoch had portraits of [Laud]443-laud and [Strafford]444-strafford over [his]600-enoch mantelpiece , and embossed in golden letters on a purple ground the magical word “ THOROUGH . ”[600-enoch] [His]600-enoch library chiefly consisted of the “ Tracts for the Times , ”[783-his son] and a colossal edition of [the Fathers]6487-the fathers gorgeously bound . [He]600-enoch was [a very clever fellow]5430-a very clever fellow , [this young Thornberry]6489-this young thornberry , [a natural orator]6490-a natural orator , and was leader of [the High Church party in the Oxford Union]6491-the high church party in the oxford union . [He]600-enoch brought [home]726-home [[his]600-enoch friends]844-his friends occasionally to [Hurstley]340-hurstley , and [Job]396-job had the opportunity of becoming acquainted with a class and school of humanity — with which , notwithstanding [his]600-enoch considerable experience of life , [he]600-enoch had no previous knowledge — [young gentlemen , apparently half - starved and dressed like [priests]6495-priests]6494-young gentlemen , apparently half - starved and dressed like priests , and sometimes [an enthusiastic young noble]6496-an enthusiastic young noble , in much better physical condition , and in costume becoming [a cavalier]6497-a cavalier , ready to raise the royal standard at [Edgehill]89-edgehill . What a little annoyed [Job]396-job was that [[his]396-job son]783-his son always addressed [him]396-job as “ [Squire]10546-squire , ”[6511-the old grandfather] a habit even pedantically followed by [[his]396-job companions]2146-his companions . [He]396-job was , however , justly entitled to this ancient and reputable honour , for [Job]396-job had been persuaded to purchase [Hurstley]340-hurstley , was [a lord of several thousand acres , and had the boar ’s head carried in procession at Christmas in [[his]396-job ancient hall]6501-his ancient hall]6500-a lord of several thousand acres , and had the boar ’s head carried in procession at christmas in his ancient hall . It is strange , but [he]396-job was rather perplexed than annoyed by all these marvellous metamorphoses in [his]396-job life and family . [His]396-job intelligence was as clear as ever , and [his]396-job views on all subjects unchanged ; but [he]396-job was , like [many other men]6502-many other men , governed at [home]726-home by [his]396-job affections . [He]396-job preferred the new arrangement , if [[his]396-job wife]1261-his wife and [family]5584-family were happy and contented , to a domestic system founded on [his]396-job own principles , accompanied by [a sullen or shrewish partner of [his]396-job own life and [rebellious offspring]6507-rebellious offspring]6506-a sullen or shrewish partner of his own life and rebellious offspring . What really vexed [him]396-job , among comparatively lesser matters , was the extraordinary passion which in time [[his]396-job son]783-his son exhibited for game - preserving . [He]396-job did at last interfere on this matter , but in vain . [John Hampden]555-john hampden announced that [he]555-john hampden did not value [land]8778-land if [he]555-john hampden was only to look at it , and that sport was the patriotic pastime of [an English gentleman]6510-an english gentleman . “ [You]396-job used in old days never to be satisfied with what [I]6511-the old grandfather got out of [the land]6683-the land , ”[6511-the old grandfather] said [the old grandfather]6511-the old grandfather to [Job]396-job , with a little amiable malice ; “ there is enough , at any rate now for the hares and rabbits , but [I]428-st. barbe doubt for [anybody else]2809-anybody else . ”[428-st. barbe] [We]6512-we must not forget [[our]6512-we old friend]6513-our old friend [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe . Whether [he]428-st. barbe had written [himself]428-st. barbe out or had become lazy in the luxurious life in which [he]428-st. barbe now indulged , [he]428-st. barbe rarely appealed to the literary public , which still admired [him]428-st. barbe . [He]428-st. barbe was , by way of intimating that [he]428-st. barbe was engaged in a great work , which , though written in [his]428-st. barbe taking prose , was to be really the epogee of social life in [this country]6657-this country . Dining out every day , and ever arriving , however late , at those “ small and earlies , ”[428-st. barbe] which [he]428-st. barbe once despised ; [he]428-st. barbe gave to [[his]428-st. barbe friends]844-his friends frequent intimations that [he]428-st. barbe was not there for pleasure , but rather following [his]428-st. barbe profession ; [he]428-st. barbe was in [[his]428-st. barbe studio]6516-his studio , observing and reflecting on all the passions and manners of [mankind]786-mankind , and gathering materials for the great work which was eventually to enchant and instruct society , and immortalise [his]428-st. barbe name . “ The fact is , [I]428-st. barbe wrote too early , ”[428-st. barbe] [he]428-st. barbe would say . “ [I]499-lady montfort blush when [I]499-lady montfort read [my]499-lady montfort own books , though compared with those of [the brethren]10549-the brethren , they might still be looked on as classics . [They]10550-they say [no artist]10551-no artist can draw a camel , and [I]499-lady montfort say [no author]10552-no author ever drew [a gentleman]741-a gentleman . How can [they]10550-they , with no opportunity of ever seeing one ? And so with a little caricature of manners , which [they]10550-they catch second - hand , [they]10550-they are obliged to have recourse to outrageous nonsense , as if polished life consisted only of bigamists , and that [ladies of fashion]10554-ladies of fashion were in the habit of paying black mail to [returned convicts]10555-returned convicts . However , [I]499-lady montfort shall put an end to all this . [I]499-lady montfort have now got the materials , or am accumulating them daily . [You]10556-you hint that [I]499-lady montfort give [myself]499-lady montfort up too much to [society]1025-society . [You]10556-you are talking of things [you]10556-you do not understand . A dinner party is a chapter . [I]499-lady montfort catch [the Cynthia of the minute]10558-the cynthia of the minute , [sir]6912-sir , at a soiree . If [I]499-lady montfort only served [a grateful country]6465-a grateful country , [I]499-lady montfort should be in the proudest position of [any of [its sons]10562-its sons]10561-any of its sons ; if [I]499-lady montfort had been born in [any country]10563-any country but this , [I]499-lady montfort should have been decorated , and perhaps made secretary of state like [Addison]698-addison , who did not write as well as [I]499-lady montfort do , though [his]698-addison style somewhat resembles [mine]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] Notwithstanding these great plans , it came in time to [Endymion]425-endymion ’s ear , that [poor St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was in terrible straits . [Endymion]425-endymion delicately helped [him]428-st. barbe and then obtained for [him]428-st. barbe a pension , and not an inconsiderable one . Relieved from anxiety , [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe resumed [his]428-st. barbe ancient and natural vein . [He]428-st. barbe passed [his]428-st. barbe days in decrying [[his]428-st. barbe friend]719-his friend and [patron]6519-patron , and comparing [his]428-st. barbe miserable pension with the salary of [a secretary of state]8511-a secretary of state , who , so far as [his]428-st. barbe experience went , was generally [a second - rate man]6521-a second - rate man . [Endymion]425-endymion , though [he]425-endymion knew [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was always decrying [him]428-st. barbe , only smiled , and looked upon it all as the necessary consequence of [his]428-st. barbe organisation , which involved a singular combination of vanity and envy in the highest degree . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was not less [a guest in [Carlton Terrace]65-carlton terrace]6522-a guest in carlton terrace than heretofore , and was even kindly invited to [Princedown]141-princedown to profit by the distant sea - breeze . [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort , whose ears some of [his]428-st. barbe pranks had reached , was not so tolerant as [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband . [She]499-lady montfort gave [him]428-st. barbe one day [her]499-lady montfort views of [his]428-st. barbe conduct . [St. Barbe]428-st. barbe was always a little afraid of [her]499-lady montfort , and on this occasion entirely lost [himself]428-st. barbe ; vented the most solemn affirmations that there was not a grain of truth in these charges ; that [he]428-st. barbe was the victim , as [he]428-st. barbe had been all [his]428-st. barbe life , of slander and calumny — the sheer creatures of envy , and then began to fawn upon [[his]428-st. barbe hostess]3888-his hostess , and declared that [he]428-st. barbe had ever thought there was something godlike in the character of [[her]499-lady montfort husband]986-her husband . “ And what is there in [yours]428-st. barbe , [Mr. St. Barbe]428-st. barbe ? ”[661-lady hainault] asked [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort . [The ministry]6702-the ministry had lasted several years ; [its]6702-the ministry foreign policy had been successful ; it had triumphed in war and secured peace . The military conduct of [the troops of [King Florestan]353-king florestan]6527-the troops of king florestan had contributed to these results , and the popularity of [that sovereign]6528-that sovereign in [England]7-england was for [a foreigner]7353-a foreigner unexampled . During this agitated interval , [Endymion]425-endymion and [Myra]466-myra had met more than once through the providential medium of [those favoured spots of nature]6530-those favoured spots of nature — [German baths]1706-german baths . There had arisen a public feeling , that [the ally who had served [us]6533-our so well]6532-the ally who had served us so well should be invited to visit again [a country wherein [he]6532-the ally who had served us so well had so long sojourned , and where [he]6532-the ally who had served us so well was so much appreciated]6534-a country wherein he had so long sojourned , and where he was so much appreciated . The only evidence that [the Prime Minister]3975-the prime minister gave that [he]3975-the prime minister was conscious of this feeling was an attack of gout . [Endymion]425-endymion [himself]425-endymion , though in a difficult and rather painful position in this matter , did everything to shield and protect [[his]425-endymion chief]1660-his chief , but the general sentiment became so strong , sanctioned too , as it was understood , in the highest quarter , that it could no longer be passed by unnoticed ; and , in due time , to the great delight and satisfaction of [the nation]7104-the nation , an impending visit from [[our]6533-our faithful ally]6538-our faithful ally [King Florestan]353-king florestan and [[his]353-king florestan beautiful wife]1280-his beautiful wife , [Queen Myra]699-queen myra , was authoritatively announced . Every preparation was made to show [them]6540-they honour . [They]6540-they were [the guests of [[our]6533-our Sovereign]6542-our sovereign]6541-the guests of our sovereign ; but from [the palace which [they]6540-they were to inhabit]6543-the palace which they were to inhabit , to [the humblest tenement in [the meanest back street]6545-the meanest back street]6544-the humblest tenement in the meanest back street , there was only one feeling of gratitude , and regard , and admiration . [The English people]5560-the english people are [the most enthusiastic people in [the world]6658-the world]6547-the most enthusiastic people in the world ; there are other populations which are more excitable , but there is [no nation]6549-no nation , when it feels , where the sentiment is so profound and irresistible . The hour arrived . The season and the weather were favourable . From the port where [they]6540-they landed to [their]6540-they arrival at [the metropolis]7634-the metropolis , [the whole country]6551-the whole country seemed poured out into the open air ; triumphal arches , a way of flags and banners , and bits of bunting on every hovel . [The King]6628-the king and [Queen]6004-queen were received at [the metropolitan station]6554-the metropolitan station by [Princes of the blood]6555-princes of the blood , and accompanied to [the palace]9883-the palace , where [the great officers of state]6557-the great officers of state and [the assembled ministry]6558-the assembled ministry were gathered together to do [them]6540-they honour . A great strain was thrown upon [Endymion]425-endymion throughout these proceedings , as [the Prime Minister]3975-the prime minister , who had been suffering the whole season , and rarely present in [his]3975-the prime minister seat in [parliament]776-parliament , was , at this moment , in [his]3975-the prime minister worst paroxysm . [He]3975-the prime minister could not therefore be present at the series of balls and banquets , and brilliant public functions , which greeted [the royal guests]10093-the royal guests . [Their]6540-they visit to [the City]6868-the city , when [they]6540-they dined with [the Lord Mayor]4332-the lord mayor , and to which [they]6540-they drove in [royal carriages]6564-royal carriages through a sea of population tumultuous with devotion , was the most gratifying of all these splendid receptions , partly from the associations of mysterious power and magnificence connected with the title and character of [LORD MAYOR]700-lord mayor . [The Duke of St. Angelo]8080-the duke of st. angelo , [the Marquis of [Vallombrosa]572-vallombrosa]4065-the marquis of vallombrosa , and [the Prince of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5958-the prince of montserrat , quite lost [their]6540-they presence of mind . Even [the Princess of [Montserrat]308-montserrat]5857-the princess of montserrat , with more quarterings on [her]5857-the princess of montserrat own side than [any house in [Europe]6-europe]6569-any house in europe , confessed that [she]5857-the princess of montserrat trembled when [Her]5857-the princess of montserrat Serene Highness courtesied before [the Lady Mayoress]6570-the lady mayoress . Perhaps , however , the most brilliant , the most fanciful , infinitely the most costly entertainment that was given on this memorable occasion , was the festival at [Hainault]111-hainault . [The whole route from [town]6995-town to [the forest]7409-the forest]6571-the whole route from town to the forest was lined with thousands , perhaps hundreds of thousands , of [spectators]6574-spectators ; [a thousand guests]6575-a thousand guests were received at the banquet , and [twelve palaces]6576-twelve palaces were raised by [that true magician]6577-that true magician , [Mr. Benjamin Edgington]701-mr. benjamin edgington , in [the park]1663-the park , for the countless visitors in the evening . At night [the forest]7409-the forest was illuminated . [Everybody]6694-everybody was glad except [Lady Hainault]661-lady hainault , who sighed , and said , “ [I]499-lady montfort have no doubt [the Queen]8539-the queen would have preferred [[her]8539-the queen own room]1862-her own room , and that [we]10566-we should have had a quiet dinner , as in old days , in [the little Venetian parlour]10567-the little venetian parlour . ”[499-lady montfort] When [Endymion]425-endymion returned [home]726-home at night , [he]425-endymion found a summons to [Gaydene]161-gaydene ; [the Prime Minister]3975-the prime minister being , it was feared , in a dangerous state . The next day , late in the afternoon , there was a rumour that [the Prime Minister]3975-the prime minister had resigned . Then it was authoritatively contradicted , and then at night another rumour rose that [the minister]775-the minister had resigned , but that the resignation would not be accepted until after the termination of the royal visit . [The King]6628-the king and [Queen]6004-queen had yet to remain a short week . The fact is , the resignation had taken place , but it was known only to [those who then could not have imparted the intelligence]6587-those who then could not have imparted the intelligence . [The public]1210-the public often conjectures the truth , though it clothes its impression or information in the vague shape of a rumour . In four - and - twenty hours the great fact was authoritatively announced in all the journals , with leading articles speculating on [the successor to [the able and accomplished minister of whose services [the Sovereign]6705-the sovereign and [the country]6643-the country were so unhappily deprived]6590-the able and accomplished minister of whose services the sovereign and the country were so unhappily deprived . Would [[his]425-endymion successor]9056-his successor be found in [[his]425-endymion own cabinet]6289-his own cabinet]6589-the successor to the able and accomplished minister of whose services the sovereign and the country were so unhappily deprived . would his successor be found in his own cabinet ? And then several names were mentioned ; [Rawchester]655-rawchester , to [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort ’s disgust . [Rawchester]655-rawchester was [a safe man]6595-a safe man , and had had much experience , which , as with [most safe men]6596-most safe men , probably left [him]655-rawchester as wise and able as before [he]655-rawchester imbibed it . Would there be altogether a change of parties ? Would [the Protectionists]10205-the protectionists try again ? [They]10205-the protectionists were very strong , but always in a minority , like [some great continental powers , who have [the finest army in [the world]6658-the world]6599-the finest army in the world , and yet get always beaten]6598-some great continental powers , who have the finest army in the world , and yet get always beaten . Would [that band of self - admiring geniuses , who had upset [every cabinet with whom [they]10205-the protectionists were ever connected]6602-every cabinet with whom they were ever connected , return on the shoulders of [the people]1019-the people , as [they]10205-the protectionists always dreamed , though [they]10205-the protectionists were always [the persons of whom [the people]1019-the people never seemed to think]6604-the persons of whom the people never seemed to think]6601-that band of self - admiring geniuses , who had upset every cabinet with whom they were ever connected , return on the shoulders of the people , as they always dreamed , though they were always the persons of whom the people never seemed to think ? [Lady Montfort]499-lady montfort was in a state of passive excitement . [She]499-lady montfort was quite pale , and [she]499-lady montfort remained quite pale for hours . [She]499-lady montfort would see [no one]6647-no one . [She]499-lady montfort sat in [[Endymion]425-endymion ’s room]2245-endymion ’s room , and never spoke , while [he]425-endymion continued writing and transacting [his]425-endymion affairs . [She]499-lady montfort thought [she]499-lady montfort was reading the “ Morning Post , ”[499-lady montfort] but really could not distinguish the advertisements from leading articles . There was a knock at the library door , and [the groom of [the chambers]1247-the chambers]1246-the groom of the chambers brought in a note for [Endymion]425-endymion . [He]425-endymion glanced at the handwriting of the address , and then opened it , as pale as [[his]425-endymion wife]1261-his wife . Then [he]425-endymion read it again , and then [he]425-endymion gave it to [her]499-lady montfort . [She]499-lady montfort threw [her]499-lady montfort eyes over it , and then [her]499-lady montfort arms around [his]425-endymion neck . “ Order [my]499-lady montfort brougham at three o’clock . ”[499-lady montfort] “ How dear of [you]425-endymion to come to [me]499-lady montfort , ”[499-lady montfort] [she]499-lady montfort said , “ when [you]425-endymion can not have a moment to [yourself]425-endymion . ”[425-endymion] “ Well , [you]499-lady montfort know , ”[425-endymion] [he]425-endymion replied , “ it is not like forming [a government]2963-a government . That is an affair . [I]8539-the queen have reason to think [all [my]8539-the queen colleagues]10569-all my colleagues will remain with [me]8539-the queen . [I]8539-the queen shall summon [them]10569-all my colleagues for this afternoon , and if [we]10570-we agree , affairs will go on as before . [I]8539-the queen should like to get down to [Gaydene]161-gaydene to - night . ”[8539-the queen] “ To - night ! ”[8539-the queen] said [the queen]8539-the queen musingly . “ [We]10570-we have only one day left , and [I]499-lady montfort wanted [you]425-endymion to do something for [me]499-lady montfort . ”[499-lady montfort] “ It shall be done , if possible ; [I]425-endymion need not say that . ”[425-endymion] “ It is not difficult to do , if [we]10570-we have time — if [we]10570-we have to - morrow morning , and early . But if [you]425-endymion go to [Gaydene]161-gaydene [you]425-endymion will hardly return to - night , and [I]8539-the queen shall lose [my]8539-the queen chance,—and yet it is to [me]8539-the queen a business most precious . ”[8539-the queen] “ It shall be managed ; tell [me]499-lady montfort then . ”[499-lady montfort] “ [I]8539-the queen learnt that [Hill Street]19-hill street is not occupied at this moment . [I]8539-the queen want to visit [the old house]1388-the old house with [you]425-endymion , before [I]8539-the queen leave [England]7-england , probably for ever . [I]8539-the queen have only got the early morn to - morrow , but with a veil and [your]425-endymion brougham , [I]8539-the queen think [we]10572-we might depart unobserved , before [the crowd]2894-the crowd begins to assemble . Do [you]425-endymion think [you]425-endymion could be here at nine o’clock ? ”[8539-the queen] So it was settled , and being hurried , [he]6612-he departed . And next morning [he]6612-he was at [the palace]9883-the palace before nine o’clock ; and [the queen]8539-the queen , veiled , entered [his]6612-he brougham . There were already [some loiterers]6615-some loiterers , but [the brother]6616-the brother and [sister]6617-sister passed through the gates unobserved . [They]6618-our reached [Hill Street]19-hill street . [The queen]8539-the queen visited [all the principal rooms]6620-all the principal rooms , and made many remarks appropriate to many memories . “ But , ”[8539-the queen] [she]8539-the queen said , “ it was not to see [these rooms]10574-these rooms [I]8539-the queen came , though [I]8539-the queen was glad to do so , and the corridor on the second story whence [I]8539-the queen called out to [you]425-endymion when [you]425-endymion returned , and for ever , from [Eton]25-eton , and told [you]425-endymion there was bad news . What [I]8539-the queen came for was to see [[our]6618-our old nursery]10575-our old nursery , where [we]6618-our lived so long together , and so fondly ! Here it is ; here [we]6618-our are . All [I]8539-the queen have desired , all [I]8539-the queen have dreamed , have come to pass . [Darling]702-darling , beloved of [my]8539-the queen soul , by all [our]6618-our sorrows , by all [our]6618-our joys , in this scene of [our]6618-our childhood and bygone days , let [me]8539-the queen give [you]425-endymion [my]8539-the queen last embrace . ”[None-None]